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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...(Read More)

Alabama Hills – Lone Pine California

Alabama Hills A friendly suggestion led me to an awesome discovery. I was on a road trip to meet up...(Read More)

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)

Idaho’s Highway 93 – The Road Less Traveled

I finally made it to the south-eastern part of Idaho last month.  I went on an adventure with my...(Read More)

Photographer’s Weekend On The Sumpter Valley Railroad – Eastern Oregon

The Photographer’s Weekend on the historic Sumpter Valley Railroad is a very

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)

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)

Von Berge Ranch Part 2 – Fenn, Idaho

I had been out to the Von Berge ranch once before during the daytime but really wanted to go during...(Read More)

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Trona Pinnacles

Trona Pinnacles- California

As I mentioned in my previous post, I met up with some fellow photographer friends from The Arcanum in the southern California desert.  This post is about a very interesting place that we camped at before going into...(Read More)

How To Catch A Fairy

HOW TO CATCH A FAIRY

This is a fairy trap constructed by my daughter. Notice the way the box is tilted and balanced on the toy so that “when the fairy flutters her wings, it will fall and trap her.”  It’s also important to...(Read More)