The Big Summer Adventure - August 2019

[ski3pin]

We do our best to take a long summer trip each year. This year we left on July 31st and returned on August 31st. We logged in around 3400 miles and averaged - old fashion math - 17.1 mpg. More than previous summer adventures, this trip included a bit more visits with family and friends. Where did we go? Let's see - Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. We hiked, fly fished, and worked.

We encountered the usual wide array of characters from the "Texagonians" to the large woman camp host who stopped us as we entered her campground.
"Do you have a spot for us?" the Lady asked.
"Lots of sites," the host answered and continued, "The nicest spots are up on the hill but there's a group up there saving sites for friends that might show up. But they haven't paid for them. They are not saved until they're paid for. If you want one of those sites just take it. I'll back you up on it!"
We decided not to mention we were there for a good night's sleep and not to take part in campground wars. We quietly grabbed a non contested site away from others.

We had many incredible wildlife encounters. Our favorite was the large bull moose walking past the Napa Auto Parts Store. We decided to follow him.

Enough jabbering on. Let's get started -

Steens Mountain, Oregon - August 2019

and part two -

Idaho & Montana! - August 2019

and part three -

Green River, Bridger Wilderness Wyoming - August 2019

and part four -

Colorado - August 2019

and part five -

Great Basin National Park - August 2019

and part six -

Yosemite! - August 2019

and the final part -

Hoover Wilderness - August 2019

As ever, please enjoy following along.

 

[ExploreDesert]

I've been following you and the Lady for years and have been a huge inspiration for ideas and where I want to end up later in life.

Thanks for another great post and always looking forward to the next one.

- Kyle M.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Wonderful report, and... it was at my mountain. Thanks for sharing!

 

[ski3pin]

That is most kind, thank you!

I've been following you and the Lady for years and have been a huge inspiration for ideas and where I want to end up later in life.

Thanks for another great post and always looking forward to the next one.

- Kyle M.

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks Mr. Sage and please excuse the lapse in memory.......................Steves Mountain, Steves Mountain........................

Wonderful report, and... it was at my mountain. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Cayuse]

Looks like a great start to an adventure! Thanks for sharing!

 

[ski3pin]

Yes, we've only just begun. Thanks for the nice comment, Cayuse. You remind me I need to get back into Cayuse Creek next year for the fall caddis. Next installment on the trip will include the Minnesota Girls.

Looks like a great start to an adventure! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Thanks for the great report...as usual. Absolutely one of my all time favorite areas, I’ve only seen Wildhorse from above on the road. Maybe next time...

How were the skeeters? Last time there, in mid-June, the campsites below were almost unbearable. Jill and I had planned to camp in the back of the truck but I ended up renting one of the “cabins”...marriage saved!

 

[craig333]

Been looking forward to this one. Curious to see if you hit up any of my bucket list spots!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski.Nice fish and wildflowers.
Waiting for more parts.
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

I have the second chapter finished and up on our blog. You can find it here -

Idaho & Montana! - August 2019

Please enjoy coming along!

 

[takesiteasy]

Ski, I usually wait to comment until the end but Kathy and I got a good chuckle out of this installment.

 

[Cayuse]

Looks like maybe you made a stop at Weir Creek Hot Springs?! That was always a favorite after a day kayaking on the Lochsa. Thanks for the continued report, looking forward to the next installment.

 

[Wango]

Love reading these, reminds me though how much of a poor job I do.
Thanks for the inspiration
w

 

[Foy]

Seems as though you stopped at a pair of the better-known hot springs along the way, and you did so without encountering the crowds so often associated with either of the two. Kudos!

Thanks for the opportunity to follow along. We're Jonesin' for a trip to Montana something terrible!

Foy

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Oh the Lolo Pass area,what a great area.
Sure enjoyed our time there in 2009.
Thanks for the 2nd part.
Frank

 

[LuckyDan]

Nice story and nice area to be sure. As always, thanks for sharing.

 

[buckland]

Wow really enjoyed the trip. We are hopefully going to follow in step when the significant other retires... maybe soon... I love the fishing shots being a trout nut. Hot springs would help these old bones too.

 

[craig333]

I'm visualizing a prius in a parking lot full of trucks

 

[longhorn1]

Ski, you never disappoint. Looking forward to more. One week and we head to Idaho and Montana. Flyrods are at the ready. Fishing Henry's Fork early in the trip. Thanks as always for amazing TR's. jd

We do our best to take a long summer trip each year. This year we left on July 31st and returned on August 31st. We logged in around 3400 miles and averaged - old fashion math - 17.1 mpg. More than previous summer adventures, this trip included a bit more visits with family and friends. Where did we go? Let's see - Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. We hiked, fly fished, and worked.

We encountered the usual wide array of characters from the "Texagonians" to the large woman camp host who stopped us as we entered her campground.
"Do you have a spot for us?" the Lady asked.
"Lots of sites," the host answered and continued, "The nicest spots are up on the hill but there's a group up there saving sites for friends that might show up. But they haven't paid for them. They are not saved until they're paid for. If you want one of those sites just take it. I'll back you up on it!"
We decided not to mention we were there for a good night's sleep and not to take part in campground wars. We quietly grabbed a non contested site away from others.

We had many incredible wildlife encounters. Our favorite was the large bull moose walking past the Napa Auto Parts Store. We decided to follow him.

Enough jabbering on. Let's get started with part one -

Steens Mountain, Oregon - August 2019

and part two -

Idaho & Montana! - August 2019

The following installments will be posted as I finish the writing and posting process. As ever, please enjoy following along.