For the last three years, Larry and I had expressed interest in taking a summer trip to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. But the breadth of this adventure evolved into so much more than we had anticipated as we began planning it in March 2022 while in Aspen. It eventually tied in with the purchase of our … Continue reading Idaho Panhandle~Canada Adventure
Conflicting visions in central Idaho force tough decisions over logging and prescribed burning. Carl Segerstrom/High Country News Smoke blotted out the midday sun as firefighters rappelled from helicopters into the remote backcountry of the Salmon River Breaks in central Idaho. A small but swiftly growing string of blazes roared across the granitic walls of the river … Continue reading Facing Future Wildfires, a Community Fights for its Forest
The Salmon River with the Sawtooths ~ Stanley ID
Wednesday, July 26th, Day 1, we began the day with the intent of kayaking Red Fish Lake; however, the weather was not cooperating. Determining the weather will move out shortly, we grabbed our packs and head to the Redfish Lake Trailhead. After signing in, we began our trek to the Bench Lakes. It is a … Continue reading Redfish Lake, Day 1