On a recent walk down Hot Creek Road outside of Mountain Home, I came upon a disgraceful sight. Obviously, a generous citizen decided to give the BLM a gift of a TV stand and a desk. And what did the
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Hike to Prince Albert Spring in Elmore County
Hot springs close to Mountain Home, Idaho? They are there and not as far nor remote as you may think. The Prince Albert Hot Springs might be one of the best kept secrets in this area and a place I’ll
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200 Yards to Teapot Dome Hike
Want to experience an interesting hike close to Mountain Home, Idaho and on top of a historic geographic/geologic feature? Teapot Dome is one of those hikes. If you like this article please share it with your friends. The Prelude to
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Photos from an Excellent “Dam” Hike
There are “horrible damn hikes” and then there are excellent “dam” hikes. And this hike fell into the excellent dam hike category. Where does one head for a great dam hike? (February 5, 2012) Looking for easy hike in the
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Strange Find in Owyhee Desert
Recently, I was on a rock hounding trip south of Grand View, Idaho in the Owyhee Desert when I came upon a weird and unidentified man-made structure. Can you tell me what this thing is? Strange Structure Photo of the
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Rock Hunting Owyhee Peak 4189
Want to try some wintertime rock hounding in Idaho? Hiking in the Owyhee desert is the perfect cold season get-away. How about blazing your own trail up peaks only but a few have attempted? All this and it’s just a
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