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September 10th 2014
Published: October 1st 2014
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I decided to use I-15 for the drive from Pocatello ID to Butte MT. Even without traffic lights and reduced speed zones, the drive was almost 4 hours per MapQuest so that calculates to 6 hours per PokiemanLarry. Most of the route is designated by Rand McNally as scenic and much of it is exactly that. I guess I’m getting spoiled by frequent exposure to phenomenally scenic routes. Perhaps I should ... Read Full Entry



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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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The Montana Hotel Was Built In 1862 And Later Became A Rooming House
Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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The School Is On The First Floor And The Masonic Hall Is On The Second
Bannack State Park - Bannack MT
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Where Are The Computer Terminals?
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Bannack State Park - Bannack MT



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