I decided to take a wintertime day trip (driving) along the Salmon River. I love this route, as it is remote, rugged and of variable terrain. Statistically speaking, the US Department of Transportation says that Highway 75 is the 3rd most dangerous in the country The trip will be from our home in Stanley, Read More…
Rocky Mountains
Fire in the Yard: The Ross Fork
The Ross Fork Fire in the Sawtooth Wilderness and Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) is a challenging wildfire for the community. Information about the incident is [here] It has spread into and burned remote areas utilized by recreationists. The Ross Fork Fire as also burned out drainages with cabins and reached into the tiny enclaves Read More…
Sauntering Along Warm Springs Creek
Warm Springs Creek is a fascinating watercourse. It begins its 19.5 mile journey at the highest of the Born Lakes (9,640ft) just below Lonesome Lake Peak (11,302ft). Almost all of the river floats within the Cecil B. Andrus White Clouds Wilderness. I visited the source of Warm Springs Creek few years ago with my wife Read More…