I hopped on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 – 800 with some family, over the 2016 New Year break, and enjoyed a fine journey 3000 miles South of the deep snows of Central Idaho. Not surprisingly, I was welcomed by the warm waters of the Pacific ocean, comfortable day and evening air temperatures, amazing people, … More Mexican Sunsets: Puerto Vallarta
This collection of clouds at sunset caught my eye on a recent visit to Mount Rainier National Park. The Mountain is known for creating its own weather, and though this is a small example, it was fascinating observing this cloud group, form over the mountain, and then peel off the summit, forced by the prevailing … More A Wisp Of Mountain Vapor
The Salmon River Mountains in Central Idaho, U.S.A., was once described by early surveyors of the United States Geological Society, as a,”…convoluted, monstrosity…” Roughly 120 miles East to West, and 110 miles South to North, the Salmon River Range fills nearly the entirety of Central Idaho. One of the largest un-damned, wild rivers in the … More Follow Me To The Summit: South Loon Peak ~ Salmon River Mountains
Taking in the view of the summit of South Loon at sunset, on a recent back-packing excursion. We are situated on the South saddle above Hum lake, our first major ridge crossing on our 8 mile hike in. After a quick bite, and some water, and just a nip of whiskey, we headed down the … More Fawning for the summit
A recent back-packing excursion to the summit of South Loon, one of tallest peaks in the Lick Creek sub-range of the Salmon River Mountains, just outside of McCall, Idaho delivered a one-two punch of remarkable summer skies. In the first picture we are looking towards the South Fork Salmon river, North Americas, third deepest river … More A Sunrise, a Sunset
Select images from another wonderful, Summer Music Festival at Roseberry, Idaho. 38th annual grassroots, music festival nestled in the Salmon River Mountains, just outside of Donnelly, and McCall, Idaho, in the historic hamlet of Roseberry, Idaho. Take a look at the McCall Folklore Society website for more information on this fantastic organization, devoted to fostering community through … More 2015 Summer Music Festival at Roseberry
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