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Dropping into Born Lakes For A Visit

One of the Born Lakes with Lonesome Peak in the background.

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 […]

Fire Near The Cabin in Stanley

The Dry Creek Fire west of Stanley, Idaho as it crosses State Highway 21 – © Copyright Jeffrey H. Lubeck

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 […]

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 […]