A Tour Within The Old Idaho State Penitentiary
On my Oregon Trail journey I had arrived in Boise, Idaho and took an interesting tour of The Old Idaho State Penitentiary. It was to turn into a very thought provoking tour that would take…
Idaho: Perrine Bridge and Perrine Coulee Falls
Back again to the magnificent Snake River, Idaho and literally only minutes away from the wonderful Shoshone Falls. Located at Twin falls he magnificent looking Perrine Bridge spans the canyon, and a little down river…
A stay at Riverside Hot Springs Inn, Idaho
A remarkable area of Idaho we had entered as we travelled west. An afternoon comprising of Soda Springs Geyser, followed by relaxing in the lava hot springs. It seemed totally fitting to stop for the…
The Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Fort Hall, Idaho was a stop that became very interesting and enlightening. The Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. A chance to learn a little more about how the arriving Europeans and the then the influx…
Shoshone Falls, Idaho: The Niagara of the West
I was in South Idaho and overlooking Snake River at a scene of magnificent beauty. Shoshone Falls or known by some with the nickname The Niagara of the West. One of the largest waterfalls in…
Idaho: The natural heated pools of Lava Hot Springs
Was a perfect end to a day on the road, a warm soak in the natural geothermal pools of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Mineral water flowing out from under the nearby mountain and into contained…
Idaho: Soda Springs Geyser
When the pioneers on the Oregon Trail came upon the area that is now called Soda Springs, Idaho, it was much an oasis to them. After what was practically desert and rock throughout Kansas, Nebraska…
