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Whirlwind Summer Roadtrip

Whirlwind Summer Roadtrip

June – July 2023 Crater Lake We visited Crater Lake on June 20th, one day before the offical start of summer. Surprise! We arrived to find a fresh dusting of snow and frosty temperatures to match. A clear, bright blue sky made the water look dark navy blue. Crater is the deepest and purest lake in the U.S. This mountaintop lake was once a volcano. An eruption 7,700 years ago created the crater and set the stage for this 2,000…

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Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

Mid-July 2021 Idaho We spent three nights at Riley Creek Campground in Idaho’s panhandle. We were on our way from Washington to Montana and decided to take a couple of days to catch up with ourselves. Riley Creek is in Laclede, near Bonners Ferry. Every now and then, we have to take a little breather for laundry, haircuts, and other tasks. Our stay in Idaho was just a flash in the panhandle, I’m afraid. We will do a better job…

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