Oregon: A tour of Portland by bicycle
After just over a week and over 2000 miles on the road on the Oregon Trail Road Trip, we had reached our destination. Portland, Oregon. After being across the wide open plains, seeing nothing for…
The Oregon Trail And Views Along The Road
The Oregon Trail, one of my most memorable road trips I must say. A 2,200 mile road trip that had me heading west from Independence, Missouri all the way to Portland, Oregon. Passing through the…
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…
Portland – Powell’s City of Books
Portland, Oregon is home to Powell’s City of books. The largest ‘independent’ bookstore in the world. Whilst in the city it was of course a perfect opportunity to go take a look. The headquarters store…
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…
The Guernsey Wagon Ruts of the Oregon Trail
In Wyoming, not far from Guernsey you can get to see history first hand. The physical impressions from the masses of wagons heading west on the Oregon Trail. For here we got to see the…
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…
A Visit To The Oregon Trail’s Fort Laramie, Wyoming
If there is one point on the Oregon Trail that witnessed the sagas of the times then Fort Laramie, Wyoming would be it. In the Platte River Valley, where the Rivers Laramie and North Platte…
Wyoming: Independence Rock
Heading West through the open countryside of Wyoming, along State Highway 220, we did not fail to miss Independence Rock. Such is its unique features, standing out to the flat ground around, it is a…
