Written on July 15, 2018
Borah Peak is Idaho’s high point at an altitude of 12,667′ and was the most serious mountaineering I did on my entire trip. Borah Peak: A big goal of my trip. If you’ve been following me long enough, you know that I have a goal of climbing all 50 state highpoints. Prior to Borah Peak,...
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Written on July 14, 2018
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve captures the title of most unique destination in Idaho. In the otherwise pancake flat agricultural region of the Snake River Plain, massive volcanic features create a magnificent contrast. “Looks like Hawaii!” is what I heard from almost every kid I encountered while visiting Craters of...
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Written on July 12, 2018
After heavy early-summer rains, Shoshone Falls was running with tremendous force through this famous gorge known as the Niagara of the West. Shoshone Falls: Niagara of the West Oh I know I’m not stumbling upon anything new here by writing about Shoshone Falls. But when you’re just minutes away from the greatest natural features in...
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Written on July 4, 2018
My first return to Idaho in 7 years began with a trip through the imaginative and unique City of Rocks Preserve. Though known for rock climbing, a few informal hiking trails lead to some fantastic vistas. Idaho was on my short list of states that I’ve visited but barely explored. Part of the impetus for...
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