Mesa Falls Scenic Byway
Located in Eastern Idaho, this byway explores the lush landscape of the Caribou-Targhee forest, a few small towns, and according to their literature… two of the most spectacular waterfalls in the West. Henry’s Lake...
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Grand Teton National Park (Part 2)
Exploring Grand Teton National Park with family. Hidden Falls to Cascade Canyon Trail Per request… on day one with family, we to head down to Jenny Lake and take the boat shuttle across for...
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...
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...
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...