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Atomic Idaho – East Idaho Desert

Atomic research plays a big role in the history of eastern Idaho.  I recently learned that the...(Read More)

White Knob Idaho – Ghost Town Near Mackay Idaho

White Knob Idaho began after the discovery of copper in 1901 by Wayne Darlington.  The landscape...(Read More)

Yellowstone’s Closed Winter Interior – Private Snow Coach Tour

I took a somewhat unexpected trip to Yellowstone National Park this winter.  I am so glad that I...(Read More)

HOW TO CATCH A FAIRY

This is a fairy trap constructed by my daughter. Notice the way the box is tilted and balanced on...(Read More)

Historic Sumpter Valley – Sumpter Oregon

In the summer months,  you can take a ride on the Sumpter Valley Railroad and feel like you have...(Read More)

An American Icon – National Bison Range In Montana

The National Bison Range in northwest Montana trip that I took last winter was not all that I had...(Read More)

Slickpoo Idaho – St. Joseph Mission

I wouldn’t call it a town, or even a village at this point. Slickpoo Idaho is more of a group...(Read More)

Sunset At Leo Carrillo State Park – Malibu California

A family vacation at last!!  It had been around three years since we were able to get away as a...(Read More)

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