Rustic Lens

Local Explorations – North Central Idaho

When is the last time you found someplace new where you live?  I often take unknown roads and just...(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)

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)

Weis Rock Shelter – An Ancient Nezperce Home

Located about 9 miles from Cottonwood Idaho, Weis Rock Shelter is a niche in the side of the basalt...(Read More)

7 Ways We Have Changed In 100 Years and What’s Next

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and see how things have changed in the last 100 years...(Read More)

BUSTED NATIONAL BISON RANGE TRIP ENDS BETTER

  Nestled near Dixon Montana is the National Bison Range. I took a drive to Montana to see...(Read More)

The Oregon Trail – Baker City Oregon

While exploring Eastern Oregon I discovered The Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.  I was at...(Read More)

Sunset Auto Vue – Grangeville, Idaho

I remember the excitement of piling into the car as a kid to go to the drive-in theater.  It...(Read More)

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Rurex Cabin Ruins

A Secret Idaho Ghost Town

There is a ghost town in the forest of North Central Idaho that I didn’t know existed.   I found it while exploring a small forest road that was overgrown, steep and a little scary.  I even had to move a small...(Read More)

lake and mountain reflection

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)