Posts about Idaho

kellog gondola

The Longest Gondola in North America: Kellogg, Idaho

The thrilling sense of victory from scaling a mountain brings a rush of adrenaline that is unrivaled.[…]

Few can resist the sight and sound of a raging waterfall. You could make the long drive to well-known Shoshone Falls or Mesa Falls and battle the hordes of visitors to get your fix or you can get a little adventurous and try to find the hidden waterfalls that are right outside the doorstep of Boise.

4 Hidden Waterfalls Near Boise, Idaho

Few can resist the sight and sound of a raging waterfall. You could make the long drive[…]

Oolite Interpretive Trail

Oolite Interpretive Trail near Grand View, Idaho

Southern Idaho continues to impress us. Once again driving into the middle of seemingly nowhere, much like Box Canyon, produces[…]

View of Wees Bar Stone House from the trail

Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs Hike

I don’t like to brag but several of my doodles ended up on the fridge door when[…]

View from Stack Rock

Hike to Stack Rock near Boise, Idaho

Let’s face it, adulting is hard. You have to get up every day, put on fancy clothes[…]

Sunset at Upper Payette Lake

Upper Payette Lake Campground Review

I would first like to start out by saying I am not a doctor. This should be[…]

Loon Lake Sign

Loon Lake and the Hidden Bomber

In 1943, eight men boarded an American B-23 twin-engined bomber, also known as the “Dragon Bomber”. Leaving Nevada,[…]

Sunrise on Warm Lake

Warm Lake near Cascade, Idaho

Sometimes you just need to get outside and go camping. No agenda, just you, a few friends[…]

Twin Lakes and Granite Mountain Lookout

“It’s just over that ridge”,  “It’s only steep for the last part”, and “Come on, the view[…]

Goose Lake

Goose Lake and Grouse Campground Review

Geese are straight up bullies. If you have ever had the unfortunate luck of having a goose[…]

Mann Creek Reservoir

Mann Creek Campground Review

If you’re new to camping and want to cut your teeth in the great outdoors, Mann Creek[…]

View of Anderson Ranch Reservoir

Wilson Creek Hike Near Mountain Home, Idaho

Hiking seldom trafficked trails can be a gamble. The promise of having the trail to yourself is[…]

Wildflowers in Idaho

Hike to Cervidae Peak

Up, up and…. more up! This is an accurate description of Cervidae Peak, located just outside of[…]

Bruneau Canyon

Bruneau Canyon

Late February can be a tough time of year to find good hikes. As spring approaches and[…]

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