Rustic Lens

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)

Lochsa Historic Ranger Station – Living History Day

Along highway 12 near Lowell Idaho you can find a beautiful and historic interpretive center to...(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)

The Camas Prairie Railroad Part 3 – Reubens to Highway 95

Exploring the Camas Prairie Railroad has been something I really wanted to do for the last few...(Read More)

Golden Inspiration – Florence, Idaho

A question that seems to come up often when people learn of my passion for photography is...(Read More)

My top 10 list of cold weather gear

As I write this,  it’s been below freezing temperatures almost constantly for 5 weeks.  This...(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)

Whitebird Grade – Whitebird Idaho

The Whitebird Grade has amazing views of the canyon nearly 3000 feet below, but it also has a lot...(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)