Rustic Lens

Highway To Hell – Kirkwood Ranch in Hell’s Canyon

Kirkwood Ranch is difficult to get to, but very worth the trip. Years ago, when I worked for Frito...(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)

Rusty Survivor – A 1949 Studebaker Pickup’s Story

This rusty survivor is a 1949 Studebaker pickup.  I found it on craigslist a few years ago for $500...(Read More)

Atomic Idaho – East Idaho Desert

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

Gold Point Mill – Elk City Idaho

Gold Point Mill is located on Forest Service Road 222 near Elk City Idaho.  It was entered into the...(Read More)

Milky Way Over Payette Lake – McCall Idaho

So I got this crazy idea to capture the Milky Way over Payette lake. I thought it would be really...(Read More)

My Latest Dam Adventure Blog – Owyhee Dam, Eastern Oregon

So….I couldn’t resist the “Dad Joke” in the title.  Sorry about that, not...(Read More)

Virginia City, Montana – A step back in time

I love Virginia City and it’s close neighbor, Nevada City.  Virginia City is an old gold...(Read More)

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Louie Lake – Idaho

Years ago I bought a backpack and some varied supplies for hiking.  I had wild aspirations to hike all over this beautiful wilderness that covers much of central Idaho, but the hectic schedule of running two businesses...(Read More)

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Silver City – Idaho Ghost town

For years I have wanted to visit Silver City Idaho.  I had seen pictures and read descriptions of this well preserved mining town and it peaked my interest, but it never seemed to work out.  The final straw was when I...(Read More)