Thursday, August 18, 2022

Always a treat to ride Loon Lake, plus 10 more Idaho classics

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Brian, Steve and Mark at Loon Lake  Hi all,  I was rocking out to a Grateful Dead Tribute band Friday night with a group of friends, and on ...
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Another way to Beat the Heat: Go visit an Idaho fire lookout! Some are available for rent ...

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  Granite Mountain Lookout near McCall (elevation 8,479 feet)  Hi all, I must admit, I've always had a soft spot for Idaho's fire lo...
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Stay cool in August heat by GETTING WET early and often! Preferably in the Mountains!

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Steve cooling off at North Beach in McCall Hi all,  I'm sure it's been a challenge for many to beat the heat lately. But if you'...
Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Revisiting the Bitterroot Valley a welcome treat for this Montana Griz alum - 40 years later!

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Top of St. Mary's Peak, 9,321 feet above sea level  Hi all,  Wendy and I decided to take an outdoorsy vacation in the Bitterroot Valley ...
Thursday, July 7, 2022

Beat the Heat! Five alternative, off-the-beaten path destinations for SUP'ing and kayaking in SW Idaho

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Low-key SUP adventure at Discovery State Park  Hi all, The weather is heating up, and we'll be hitting 100 degrees in Boise several days...
Thursday, June 30, 2022

10 must-see, must-do outdoorsy ideas for the 4th of July holiday and Summer 2022

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If you've got a suitable 4x4, truck camping in hard-to-reach places can be gratifying!  Hi all,  The 4th of July long weekend is coming ...
Thursday, June 16, 2022

North Fork Championships this weekend; plus Brundage, Tamarack and Bogus Basin open for summer season!

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A kayaker paddles through a giant frothing hole/wave on the North Fork Payette River. Photo by SS  Hi all,  I stopped by the North Fork of t...