In my ongoing effort to control the spread of beetle kill, I hired the skilled folks at Acker Tree Service to come in and take out some of the infested trees that are too complicated for me to take out myself. If you can get to the trees soon enough, burn, cover with plastic, or … More Spar On The Lake
Winter in the Salmon River mountains of Central Idaho covers up so much of what we love in the backcountry; colorful plants, insects (there’s a few if you pay attention), birds (the ravens, owls, goshawks, woodpeckers, and some resident song birds stick around), fast moving creeks, unique rock formations, archeological sites and so much … More Take a hike with me: South Bruin
The views on the East side of Lick Creek never disappoint. Everywhere you look there is a gnarly rocky chute, a prominent chunk of vertical granite, or a U-shaped hanging valley with a waterfall finding its way to the valley floor. Lick creeks headwaters form at Lick Creek summit, and flows 3000 feet down into the … More Moon On The Mountain
A year or so ago I began planning an out and back hike to visit my good pals who just took over as the new caretakers/head guides, of one of the iconic Salmon River wilderness ranches, Shepp Ranch Outfitters. The private ranch is located at the confluence of the Salmon river, and Crooked creek, … More Take A Hike With Me Through The Gospel Hump Wilderness Of Idaho: Into Shepp Ranch And Back
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
The Shredtastic, Dangermuffin, of Folly Beach, South Carolina on stage. Did you notice the sliver of Moon dancing with Venus, and Jupiter? I thought so. Fantastic set. Waves of Paul Simon, superb cover of Pink Floyds, Breath, with a bit of Dub Side of the Moon ala, Easy Dub All Stars. Original music stole the … More Dance with the Moon, Venus and Jupiter
