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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...(Read More)

HOW TO CATCH A FAIRY

This is a fairy trap constructed by my daughter. Notice the way the box is tilted and balanced on...(Read More)

7 Ways We Have Changed In 100 Years and What’s Next

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and see how things have changed in the last 100 years...(Read More)

Historic Sumpter Valley – Sumpter Oregon

In the summer months,  you can take a ride on the Sumpter Valley Railroad and feel like you have...(Read More)

Virginia City, Montana – A step back in time

I love Virginia City and it’s close neighbor, Nevada City.  Virginia City is an old gold...(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)

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...(Read More)

Photographer’s Weekend On The Sumpter Valley Railroad – Eastern Oregon

The Photographer’s Weekend on the historic Sumpter Valley Railroad is a very

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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)

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Silver City – Idaho Ghost town

For years I have wanted to visit Silver City Idaho.  I had seen pictures and read descriptions of this well preserved mining town and it peaked my interest, but it never seemed to work out.  The final straw was when I...(Read More)