Blogs from Idaho, United States, North America

Are you fed up or tired of your boring daily routine? If so, then you can try camping to get away from all the hustles and bustle taking place for your existence and immerse yourself in natural beauty. Preparing for camping and packing a backpack for an adventure journey may be overwhelming, particularly for beginners. Whether it's a trip of some day or a prolonged software, the vital element for a successful camping experience lies in packing accurately while balancing its weight. This comprehensive guide is designed to assist you through the way of efficaciously packing a backpack for camping, making sure that your adventure isn't handiest most thrilling but also free from unnecessary stress and pressure. In this guide, we are going to discuss crucial suggestions and practical strategies for correctly packing your backpack. So ... read more

Today was a bit disappointing; we found the fossil beds Visitor Center closed, so we didn't get to see any fossils. However, we went to a variety of places today and found much of interest.... read more

Several years ago, Natalie and I both read The Big Burn by Timothy Egan, which is the story of the worst wildfire in US history in early August 1910. One of Natalie’s hopes for this little expedition of ours was to visit the town at the center of that story, Wallace, ID, since we would be driving right by on our way to Missoula on Saturday. Instead of making a stop at Wallace, we decided to stay a few days longer in Coeur d’Alene and make Wallace a day trip, since it’s only an hour down the road. It would also give us a preview of our drive when we leave Coeur d’Alene on our way to Missoula, MT on Saturday. Wednesday looked to be a beautiful day for the trip, so we took it and ... read more

4th August, 2022 What a great day! Left the motel around 8:15 and headed for Walmart to buy an esky. Sandra needed some toiletries, so she went that way and I found the esky. Cute little thing and it keeps the drinks cold. The outside temperature today was 104F (40C). Just a tad schwetty! There was a vision store in there but they couldn‘t fix my glasses but suggested another store around the corner that might. Went to the eye care centre and YAY they fixed my glasses for free. Started off for Boise, stopped for fuel and managed to get on the freeway without much trouble. Got there just on lunchtime, and didn‘t realise it was such a big city. There was a little bit of confusion trying to get from one side of the ... read more

I was so proud of arriving at the Canada Border by midday, I figured I could get back to Boise in 24 hours. After all, the roads were paved. So checked in at a truck stop in Bonners Ferry and adjusted the bike for road riding: lower the handlebars to sitting position, pump up the tires to road pressure, reset the GPS from off-road mode, and eat. Then I set off South down state route 95 through Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, Lewiston and Grangeville -- through a different country. Its still Idaho, but here I was riding through rolling wheat and barley fields, under harvest. Combines, tractors and trucks were making clouds of dust across the half naked fields. What a spectacle. The fields were enourmous, rolling over the hills in huge waves. What a rich country ... read more