Category Archives: Outdoors
Road to Silver City, Idaho – Almost There
After a long drive up the mountain, Silver City is only about two miles beyond the summit. Turn left at Ruby Junction for the short drive to town or right to follow Jordan Creek out of the mountains to Jordan Valley, … Continue reading →
Silver City Road Warning
The road to Silver City, Idaho intersects State Hwy 78 about 5 miles east of Murphy, Idaho. Since it is possible to get out in that country and get stranded, the county has erected this warning sign. No big trucks … Continue reading →
Silver City, Idaho Area An Interesting Destination For Autumn Trips
September and October are choice months for visiting Silver City, one of the premier Old West mining towns. Silver City will have an open house September 19 and 20. As area historian Helen Nettleton noted, Silver City “has escaped the … Continue reading →
Camps Along Idaho State Highway 21 Offer Escape From Summer Heat
The cool retreat provided by central Idaho campgrounds is inviting when our valley towns are baking in mid-summer heat. State Highway 21 makes a path to Idaho’s refreshing high country for residents of the southwest corner of the state. Close … Continue reading →
Tour To Village Of Prairie, Idaho Features Canyon Views
For people who are intrigued by the canyons above Boise along Boise River and Mores Creek, a trip to Prairie is rewarding. The community of Prairie is about 23 miles by air northeast of Mountain Home. To reach it from … Continue reading →
Visiting Lava Fields Of Idaho And Eastern Oregon
Volcanoes and lava flows are evidence that Earth is a somewhat unpredictable place to live. Even we westerners who are used to our bizarre geological environment find it rather odd to have the ground open up and expel molten rock. … Continue reading →
Pay The Critters A Visit On St. Stephen’s Day
December 26, the feast day of St. Stephen, was in medieval England a time when horses were given a brisk run. Then some of their blood was drained off, a practice that was believed to be good for horses as … Continue reading →
South Fork of the Salmon River Is A Haven For Hikers, Wildlife
People seeking camp sites alongside a rushing river, hiking trails and opportunities to view wildlife all within a reasonable distance of the Boise Valley should consider a visit to the South Fork of the Salmon. Visitors stand a good chance … Continue reading →
Shoshone Falls Has Attracted Sightseers For 150 Years
Shoshone Falls on the Snake River northeast of Twin Falls is worth a trip from the Boise area to view, particularly in the months of May and June when reservoirs have been filled and river levels are at their peak. … Continue reading →