Grand Teton National Park (Part 1)
From Swan Valley, we decide to avoid the Teton Pass and instead follow the Snake River south past the Palisades Reservoir, into Wyoming and all the way up to Grand Teton National Park. Along...
Our latest adventures
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Relaxing in Swan Valley, Idaho
As we leave the high desert plains of Southern Idaho the landscape begins to gradually change to the lush, green, rolling foothills surrounding Swan Valley. Our goal here is to take a few days...
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Pocatello to Idaho Falls
This stop is a broad brush of Southwestern Idaho from Pocatello to Idaho Falls. We hike, visit museums, and explore cities via biking their greenbelt trails. Massacre Rocks State Park As we travel from...
Exploring Twin Falls, Idaho
Rock Creek RV Park A hidden jem! This small county park is located just south of Twin Falls and provides easy access to everything. Twin Falls Canyon Rim Trail Our first adventure in Twin...
History & Waterfalls around Hagerman, Idaho
One of the advantages of getting an annual State Park pass is it’s a really easy, convenient way to stop when traveling. Since almost all the parks have campgrounds, the roads into and within...
Exploring Southwestern Idaho
At this stop we set up camp in Nampa, ID and visit waterfalls, wildlife refuges, nature areas, and a well known greenbelt in the surrounding towns of Marsing, Caldwell, and Boise. Poor choice for...
Birds of Prey & Sand Dunes in Bruneau
During this stop we plan to explore a section of the Morely Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area and visit our first Idaho State Park – Bruneau Dunes. An incredible welcome...
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Our final Nevada State Park, Wild Horse State Recreation Area, is located on the northeast side of the reservoir about 65 miles north of Elko, NV. And, despite not offering much to do (unless...
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Following our usual pattern, we’ve found a small, out of the way campground to hide during the craziness of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Rye Patch State Recreation Area (SRA) is not a place...
Lahontan SRA & Surrounding Area
Sand Mountain Recreation Area Sand mountain is a singing sand dune, two miles long, and 600 feet high. The full sand area is 3.25 square miles and originates from the ancient Lake Lahontan. Most...
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Unexpectedly, there’s snow in the forecast during our planned time here. So, we decide to arrive a day early and will only stay two nights, instead of the planned three. This will ensure we...
Tule Springs Fossil Beds NM
Tule Springs National Monument Established in 2014, the monument was intended to preserve thousands of Ice Age fossils. Unfortunately, not much has happened since it was established. Currently the monument consists of an information...
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Located in Coolidge, Arizona, this small national monument is dedicated to preserving the remains of an ancient Hohokam era farming village and the Great House constructed here. This facility is free to access and...