Rustic Lens

Rusty Survivor – A 1949 Studebaker Pickup’s Story

This rusty survivor is a 1949 Studebaker pickup.  I found it on craigslist a few years ago for $500...(Read More)

A Secret Idaho Ghost Town

There is a ghost town in the forest of North Central Idaho that I didn’t know existed.   I...(Read More)

Atomic Idaho – East Idaho Desert

Atomic research plays a big role in the history of eastern Idaho.  I recently learned that the...(Read More)

Yellowstone’s Closed Winter Interior – Private Snow Coach Tour

I took a somewhat unexpected trip to Yellowstone National Park this winter.  I am so glad that I...(Read More)

My top 10 list of cold weather gear

As I write this,  it’s been below freezing temperatures almost constantly for 5 weeks.  This...(Read More)

Mark Twain’s Home Town – Hannibal, Missouri

Hannibal Missouri is an awesome little town along the Mississippi River. It’s also the...(Read More)

Gold Point Mill – Elk City Idaho

Gold Point Mill is located on Forest Service Road 222 near Elk City Idaho.  It was entered into the...(Read More)

The Oregon Trail – Baker City Oregon

While exploring Eastern Oregon I discovered The Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.  I was at...(Read More)

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