A hike to Fourth of July and Washington Lakes in the White Cloud Mountains is a relatively short and easy excursion. It is only 1.75 miles to Fourth of July Lake from the trailhead with minimal elevation gain – a great hike for those that want to wean into trekking in the area. Beyond and above Read More…
Year: 2016
Fire Near The Cabin in Stanley
While driving from our house in the Wood River Valley to our cabin in the Sawtooth Valley I noticed a large plume of smoke appear near the cabin. As I approached Stanley the plume of smoke got bigger and darker. Angle and distance can always prove to be deceiving but the fire looked to be extremely Read More…
A Hidden Gem – Lookout Mountain Lookout
Lookout Mountain (9,954 ft.) in White Cloud range is a hidden gem. The summit offers commanding views of the highest peaks in the White Cloud Range. An added bonus is the 1930’s era Fire Lookout situated on the top of the peak. Access to Lookout Mountain is via a 4.5 mile trail (9 round-trip) Read More…