The Valley of the Snake
September 15th 2021 I started early to avoid the trucks -- but they start early too. As the sun came up I was headed North out of the valley of the Great Salt Lake, turning slowly West along I-84. The high desert plateau was a clear light brown and grey, exaggerating the contrast between irrigated land and desert. As the houses fell behind and the landscape cleared, so did the highway. The ride became a joy. Idaho fa
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