News of Life off Interstate 84 - Mountain Home Idaho
Interstate 84 Traffic Counts Statistics
Idaho Facts - Mtn Home / Elmore County Area
Last Updated on Sunday, 27 December 2009 02:25 Written by Tim Bondy Sunday, 27 December 2009 02:19
Average daily Mountain Home area traffic count on Interstate 84
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How many vehicles do you thinks pass by Mountain Home each day on Interstate 84? 5,000 cars and trucks? 10,000? 20,000? Maybe 50,000 vehicles a day? The answer to this question can be found by hitting the Idaho Transportation Department website.
The Answer
The answer to how many vehicles pass by Mountain Home each day on Interstate 84 is:
Exit 90: 20,000 vehicles
Exit 95: 16,000 vehicles
Exit 99: 12,500 vehicles
This means we have almost 6 MILLION cars and trucks pass by our fair city each year. For local businesses, the next question might be, "How can I get some of that traffic to veer right, get off the freeway and visit my business?"
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Tim Bondy
The Bondyweb.Com webmaster
Video - Kayaking Idaho's Bruneau River
Last Updated on Saturday, 14 February 2009 00:02 Written by Tim Bondy Saturday, 14 February 2009 00:01
This video made in May of 2006 shows a couple of kayakers taking on the Bruneau River. While I don't know where they put into the river, it looks like the road into the canyon is rather rough.
If you cannot see the video above, try the following direct web address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v2KStfPmhg
Elmore County Mystery Photo #4
Last Updated on Saturday, 13 June 2009 11:58 Written by Tim Bondy Sunday, 07 June 2009 00:30
Who's initials are carved in the tree?
To see the answer to this Mystery Phone, click the answer icon below.
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Hints:
- Dutch Em and Peg Leg Annie traveled by this spot.
- Elmore County declared a local disaster emergency to exist in this area a little over three years ago.
- Number 126.
Answer Can Be Found by Clicking Here or the icon below.
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Idaho History Website to Explore
Idaho Facts - Idaho Facts and Stats
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 February 2010 00:17 Written by Tim Bondy Thursday, 18 February 2010 00:09
The South Fork Revue Website
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I admit it! I knew nothing about the history of Idaho but that is slowly changing, thanks in part, to the "South Fork Revue" website. The author, Evan Filby, gave up is day job as a scientist and teacher to explore his other interests. History is one of these interests. Here are some of the subjects he covers and some snippets:
1. Lewis and Clark: "Two days later, they gazed at the Bitterroots and realized that they were stuck. Lewis noted that the mountains "were perfectly covered with snow. The Indians inform us that the snow is yet so deep on the mountains that we shall not be able to pass them untill the next full moon or about the first of June;"
2. The Fur Trade Era: "The HBC's long honeymoon finally ended in the fall of 1824, when Alexander Ross led the Snake Brigade. They had camped near where the Pahsimeroi River empties into the Salmon. Then a "pilaged and destitute" band of his trappers straggled into camp ... and they were not alone. "
3. Gold! Rush & Settlement: "On August 2, 1862, a party led by George Grimes discovered gold in the Boise Basin, deep in the rugged wilderness around the upper forks of the Boise River."
If you have any interest in Idaho history give this website an hour of your time to get a feel of how we grew into the 43rd State.
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfrevue/index.html
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Tim Bondy
The Bondyweb.Com author
Weekly Photo – Lost Old Tractor
Idaho Photos - Picture of the Day / Week
Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2010 08:23 Written by Tim Bondy Monday, 10 May 2010 07:57
To see a full size photograph: http://bondyweb.com/photo-of-week/lost-old-tractor-in-owyhee-county.html
Why is this tractor here?:
- It's an old “road cutting tractor”?
- It's a special mining tractor?
- An Owyhee rancher ran out of gas and couldn't find his way back to the heavy equipment?
See more info about this location by Clicking Here!
What's your explanation?
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Tim Bondy
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