There is a ghost town in the forest of North Central Idaho that I didn’t know existed. I found it while exploring a small forest road that was overgrown, steep and a little scary. I even had to move a small...(Read More)
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Evan Jones
Historic Sumpter Valley – Sumpter Oregon
In the summer months, you can take a ride on the Sumpter Valley Railroad and feel like you have stepped back in time. Riding on a steam train is an experience that I really enjoy. The Sumpter Valley Railroad operates...(Read More)
Elk Creek Falls – Elk River Idaho
I was trying to figure out a good adventure for my wife, daughter and I for a Saturday day trip when I remembered the waterfalls that we had tried to go to in the spring
The Oregon Trail – Baker City Oregon
While exploring Eastern Oregon I discovered The Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. I was at breakfast in Baker City and I picked up a visitor guide to look at while I waited. The guide had an ad for the interpretive...(Read More)
Mundo Hot Springs – Cambridge Idaho
Mundo Hot Springs was the right place at the right time. I have seen the sign on the highway for years while driving to Boise, but I had never been there. Yesterday I was coming back from one of my adventures when my...(Read More)
Sunset Auto Vue – Grangeville, Idaho
I remember the excitement of piling into the car as a kid to go to the drive-in theater. It wasn’t like going to the multiplex and it wasn’t about just going to see a movie. It was about the
The Hangman’s Building – Virginia City Montana
The Hangman’s Building in the ghost town of Virginia City Montana is now home to a custom hat shop, but it wasn’t always. This building has quite the history. On January 14th, 1864 the building was only...(Read More)
Lochsa Historic Ranger Station – Living History Day
Along highway 12 near Lowell Idaho you can find a beautiful and historic interpretive center to take a break from the winding river road. The historic Lochsa Ranger Station has been there since 1925 and it was...(Read More)
Louie Lake – Idaho
Years ago I bought a backpack and some varied supplies for hiking. I had wild aspirations to hike all over this beautiful wilderness that covers much of central Idaho, but the hectic schedule of running two businesses...(Read More)