Tag: Idaho

City of Rocks National Reserve (ID)

I continued north into Idaho and headed to the City of Rocks National Reserve. This was an unusual and interesting place. Not only did it have remarkable rock features, but it was also the site of historical pioneering trails. I’ve always found America’s pioneer days of particular interest. This area is also a climbing mecca. Climbers fascinate me because I am terrified of heights.

I’ve included photos of several of the Reserve signs, and I left them large enough so they can be read.

Also, more info is in the photo captions.

IDAHO. JUNE.

Travel thru WA & ID including “Cataldo Mission”

WASHINGTON/IDAHO/MONTANA. AUGUST.

Miscellaneous photos from travel through Washington and Idaho, including a spontaneous stop at the “Cataldo Mission” in Idaho.

I saw a “brown sign” on the interstate and exited rather quickly, hoping I didn’t alarm my traveling companions behind me. I had no idea what the Cataldo Mission was but thought it might be interesting to find out, and my friends agreed, so we found the RV parking and began exploring. ‘Turns out this is the location of Idaho’s oldest building.

(See photo captions for more info).