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North America » United States » Idaho » Caldwell July 2nd 2010

Friday July 2nd Daily Information High temp73 Low temp: 56 Campground Elevation: 2168 above sea level Highest Elevation: 4,164 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 2,168 above sea level Traveled 219 miles Departed 9:45 MDT Weather wonderful, cool today, low humidity. Highlights What a view to wake up to, mountains in the distance and the Snake River a few feet away More Wind Turbine Mills Followed the Snake River and the Oregon Trail to our next campsite Boise, ID at 12:55 MDT Incredible Headwind really did MPG in, 13 yesterday and 8.5 today (30 gusts to 40) Arrived at Neat Retreat 1:55 MDT Grilled ham red beans and rice and applesauce hummmmm Beautiful Park again lots of trees Tomorrow we cross the Snake River again to Oregon and PDT ... read more

North America » United States » Idaho » Burley July 1st 2010

Thursday July 1st Daily Information High temp: 86 Low temp: 51 Campground Elevation: 4,164 above sea level Highest Elevation: 7,108 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 4,164 above sea level Traveled 222 miles Departed N/A Weather wonderful, warm today, low humidity. Highlights Off to Idaho potato country Entered at 9:40 MDT Madison Mountain Range to the West covered with snow Henry Lake at the base of Gravelly Mountain Range beautiful Sited Bald Eagle on nest Acres of Arnica Still able to see Grand Teton to the East while traveling at least 75 miles in Idaho Giant bales of Alfalfa in the fields (Not just potatoes) Crossed the Snake river many times and now the campsite is on the river Headed to Fruitland, ID tomorrow on the Oregon border and Pacific Time Zone ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010


Wednesday June 30th Daily Information High temp: 80 Low temp: 53 Campground Elevation: 6,735 above sea level Highest Elevation: 6,735 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 6,735 above sea level Traveled 0 miles Departed N/A Weather wonderful, warm today, low humidity and a shower late afternoon. Highlights On the road laundry caught up Roast beef dinner prepared by Gama Walked to the Post Office - Wa Hoo R & R day FYI: I posted 5 days yesterday so if you missed them go to previous day and continue back through them Tomorrow traveling to Declo, Idaho and camping on the Snake river headed for Crater Lake, Oregon ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010


Tuesday June 29th Daily Information High temp: 84 Low temp: 45 Campground Elevation: 6,865 above sea level Highest Elevation: 8,560 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 5,740 above sea level Traveled 100 miles Departed 9:15AM Weather wonderful, Little warmer today, low humidity and no clouds. Highlights Continental Divide three times 7988’, 8391’, 8262’ Old Faithful, every ninety minutes or so Geysers, Springs and Pools and the good old sulfur smell Bald Eagle with nest Deer, Elk and Bison Entered Montana at 3:20 MDT Set up camp at Grizzly RV Park, West Yellowstone, MT Will be here for two nights, laundry and r&r ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010


Monday June 28th Daily Information High temp: 78 Low temp: 42 Campground Elevation: 6,865 above sea level Highest Elevation: 8,028 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 6,740 above sea level Traveled 170 miles Departed 9:00AM. Weather wonderful, cool, low humidity and no clouds. Highlights Entered Yellowstone NP at 9:25AM Saw Yellowstone Lake, large with snow covered mountains in background Saw bubbling thermal next to Yellowstone Lake (steaming) Beautiful Yellowstone river with many Buffalo on both sides of the road Birds seen: Trumpet Swans, Clarks Nutcracker and White Pelicans Heart leafed Arnica beautiful yellow flowers, everywhere Buffalo by the side of the road, Big Boys Male Elk with major rack, up close and personal Hiked down to the bottom of Yellowstone Lower Falls (309’ Drop) the Upper Falls is 110’. Eleven steep sw... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010

North America » United States » Wyoming » Teton Village June 27th 2010

Sunday June 27th Daily Information High temp: 74 Low temp: 38 Campground Elevation: 6,822 above sea level Highest Elevation: 6,822 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 6,822 above sea level Traveled 1 miles plus boat miles Departed 7:09AM For Breakfast Cruise Weather wonderful, cool, low humidity and no clouds. Highlights Cruised to Elk Island on the Rendezvous for breakfast with Captain Brent at the helm We had sausage, eggs, rainbow trout, hash browns, pancakes, fruit, hot chocolate, tea and coffee After breakfast we hiked to the top of the island looking for Elk and we didn’t see any The lake was covered with ice up until the middle of May. 2-4 feet thick Elk swim to and from the island and are able to do this because of the air pockets in their fur Beautiful sights, mountains, ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010

North America » United States » Wyoming » Jackson Hole June 26th 2010

Saturday June 26th Daily Information High temp: 74 Low temp: 49 Campground Elevation: 6,822 above sea level Highest Elevation: 10,450 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 6,822 above sea level Traveled 125 miles Departed 10:30AM (Local) Weather wonderful cool and low humidity. Highlights Grand Teton peak in the clouds, awesome Saw White Pelicans, Really Going to Jackson I saw my first Bison (Tetonka, Indian for buffalo) with many friends 61 degrees at 11:30MDT cool Drove along the Snake River with the Tetons in the background Ate at the “Bunnery” and I had my first Buffalo Burger, Hmmmm In Jackson there were Elk antler arches, huge Then went to Teton Village and took the Jackson Hole Tram to The top of Rendezvous Mountain10,450 feet, lots of snow patches, blowing cold Saw two moose At the Jackson Lodge back ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010

North America » United States » Wyoming » Teton Village June 25th 2010

Friday June 25th Daily Information High temp: 81 Low temp: 52 Campground Elevation: Highest Elevation: 9642 above sea level Lowest Elevation: 5347’ above sea level Traveled 305 miles Departed 9:00AM Weather wonderful cool and low humidity. Highlights Saw first Prong Horned Deer then many followed Tumble weed everywhere Took a forty mile detour to see Independence Rock The Oregon Trail past by the rock and was know as the halfway point from Missouri to Oregon, then through Devil’s Gate Crossed Continental Divide twice -7,174 and 6720 Feet Saw Salt Flats Distant mountains totally covered with snow. (Wind River Range) Many Wild Horses at different times A Blue Heron in Lander, WY Saw the Teton Range at 3:30PM and at the same time a mother Elk grazing just below us Entered Teton, NP at 4:15PM 600 Species ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010

North America » United States » Wyoming » Rawlins June 24th 2010

Wednesday June 23nd Daily Information FYI the date was incorrect on yesterdays blog so it might not have come up to the Wyoming Blog. It has been changed so if you haven't seen it back up a day from this one Stayed in Rawlins today High temp: 82 Low temp: 43 Highest Elevation: 7432’ above sea level Lowest Elevation: 7432’ above sea level Campground Elevation: 7432’ above sea level Traveled 12 miles Departed N/A AM MDT warm and sunny. Highlights: Fantastic Campground, snow covered Elk mountain in the background B-ball (hoops) and great pool, but temp a little cool Wyoming Frontier Prison/Julian Gallows/Gas Chamber/Solitary Confinement I went in the Solitary Confinement with the door closed - DARK Stood at Whipping Post where inmate was handcuffed and struck with a rubber hose A door was opened to ... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010

North America » United States » Wyoming » Rawlins June 23rd 2010

Wednesday June 23nd Daily Information High temp: 78 Low temp: 54 Highest Elevation: 8700’ above sea level Lowest Elevation: 2950’ above sea level Campground Elevation: 7432’ above sea level Traveled 316 miles Departed 9:00 AM MDT warm and sunny. Highlights: Following the Oregon Trail Major T-Storm Midnight - 1:00AM Wind, Lightning and Hail, wow quite a night Crop Dusters Entered Wyoming at 11:15 AM At 11:26 climbed to a mile high I spotted the first snow from Cheyenne; mountains to the South,Longs Mountain in the Rockies Miles of Turbine Windmills Large western type rock formations Arrived at the Rawlins, WY KOA 5:45 PM We will be here two nights at Rawlins Wyoming... read more
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010
West Trip 2010




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