The Sawtooths in the month of September are marvelous. However, dramatically different weather can occur from one day to another. For example, on this day, the 29th of September the weather is clear and dry. Also, the temperature at 4PM, is 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Differing from the warm afternoons, the mornings are getting cool. The Read More…
Backcountry Off Trail
Surgical Strike into the White Clouds
Fall-time is magnificent in the White Clouds of Idaho. The period of time to travel in them unencumbered by inclement weather is short. Too short in my book. So I seized a break in the afternoon and headed into the White Clouds Wilderness at Big Boulder Creek. The trail starts near the junction of Big Read More…
Super Blue Moon Shines on Idaho
The Super Blue Moon recently presented itself to the Dark Skies Reserve of Idaho (August 2023). The event was nothing short of spectacular. The Super Blue Moon is a rare occurrence on earth. A Super Blue Moon event is such when the moon is closest to earth, the moon is Full and it is the Read More…