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We took the slow route from just east of Challis via Morgan Creek Road, Panther Creek Road and the Salmon River road. Once on the Panther Creek Road, we encountered no one. Easy graded gravel road.

Beautiful area. I am looking forward to your next installment. We had planned to visit Copper Basin last fall but were turned back by snow. Snow and backcountry dirt roads don’t mix. I was surprised to see that you encountered crowds there. We didn’t and heard it was an ff the beaten path place.

You can see how red the dirt is on this toad to Plume Rocks.

In the distance you can see Plume Rocks to the left and the Wind River Range to the right of us. The road was getting damp and we didn’t want to risk getting stuck so turned around.

We drove out this single track red dirt road to see Plume Rocks. On the other 3 sides are incised Oregon Trail, California Trail and Mormon Trail all which passed by using Plume Rocks as their guide.

We decided to cut our losses and return to Cokeville, WY. We abandoned our route and camped at this scenic dispersed site along Coal Creek.

We even did some muddin’. I didn’t show the worst where we were churning through deep mud and almost got stuck.

I didn’t do my research as this USFS road hit 8500’ altitude. We encountered some snow.

Part 2 of adventure to Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and return home

Yes, often we were the only ones there. Quiet, free or cheap and dark skies. We avoid the large campgrounds unless we have no other choices and they are in a good location.

I just completed the photo gallery with descriptions from Washington through Idaho. Wyoming, Montana and homeward bound through Washington will be part 2 On edit, it appears to be going in reverse so just start from page 2. Sorry, I don’t know how to correct...

Bear Lake is a huge lake that straddles the Idaho/Utah border. It was on my bucket list as it is known for its blue color. It is mainly a recreation destination, at least on the northern portion in Idaho.

View of wetlands, cliffs, and road in from Red Point campground disabled site.

View of wetlands of the Bear River through the Oneida Narrows. The route in is very scenic through the Narrows. If you are disabled and enjoy fishing, the disabled site has its own fishing dock. Beautiful well maintained federal campground.

Weston Canyon is a part of highway 36 between Malad City and Weston. This is a very scenic highway with little traffic.

We spent the night at the campground here. It was a bit forlorn and shabby but someone had planted German irises which brightened the drab colors. A storm passed through highlighting the mountains and fields.

A Mecca for rock climbers, Connor’s Columns can be seen in the distance. It is composed of basalt.

Looking for Connors Columns between Albion and Malta, Idaho. Just wanted to see what they were from looking closely at Benchmark Idaho Atlas.

Looking east along Malad River Gorge toward I 84 from another viewpoint.

Looking west from the Devils Washbowl viewing area

Devils Washbowl is a part of the Malad Gorge unit of Thousand Springs State Park in Idaho. This waterfall is adjacent to I 84

3-4 million year old North American horse as displayed in the Hagerman Fossil Beds Visitor Center

Bruneau Canyon is a gorge whose opposite rim is 1,300 feet away and the distance from rim to riverbed is 800 feet. It is south of Bruneau and the famous Bruneau sand dunes. We spent the night amongst the stars and quiet. There is a vault toilet.

An historic bridge spanning the Snake River before entering Celebration Park

Estimated at between 10,000 and 12,000 years old, these petroglyphs are carved into glacial boulders or melon boulders. Some may be as young as 400 years old. You can pick up a brochure at the friendly visitors building.