White Knob Idaho began after the discovery of copper in 1901 by Wayne Darlington. The landscape...(Read More)
I’m no stranger to the Old Montana State Prison. You see, I’ve been there a couple of...(Read More)
This is a fairy trap constructed by my daughter. Notice the way the box is tilted and balanced on...(Read More)
I remember the excitement of piling into the car as a kid to go to the drive-in theater. It...(Read More)
Located about 9 miles from Cottonwood Idaho, Weis Rock Shelter is a niche in the side of the basalt...(Read More)
In Eastern Washington, there’s a little ghost town that I just found out about. My son and I...(Read More)
I love Virginia City and it’s close neighbor, Nevada City. Virginia City is an old gold...(Read More)
Atomic research plays a big role in the history of eastern Idaho. I recently learned that the...(Read More)
While exploring Eastern Oregon I discovered The Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. I was at breakfast in Baker City and I picked up a visitor guide to look at while I waited. The guide had an ad for the interpretive...(Read More)
Mundo Hot Springs was the right place at the right time. I have seen the sign on the highway for years while driving to Boise, but I had never been there. Yesterday I was coming back from one of my adventures when my...(Read More)
The Hangman’s Building in the ghost town of Virginia City Montana is now home to a custom hat shop, but it wasn’t always. This building has quite the history. On January 14th, 1864 the building was only...(Read More)
Along highway 12 near Lowell Idaho you can find a beautiful and historic interpretive center to take a break from the winding river road. The historic Lochsa Ranger Station has been there since 1925 and it was...(Read More)
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)
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)
Evan Jones