We made it further into Canada. We are West of the Rockies currently. We get to Banff on Sunday.
Working at 8 am EDT is harsh here, but you get off early and get to do cool stuff like another dog beach or the natural riverside hot springs ( lussier hot springs). I have Thursday and Friday off this week and I am looking forward to some days off with my bestie. He’s been working hard so Ringo and I can get a full day of work in.
Camping Wasa lakeRingo fetchingRingo struggles with his seat workWasa lakeBig fish in the clear lakeAlces lakeTrail to hot springs Lussier hot springsRockies
Canadians must be so disappointed when they see the American version of a ‘pit toilet’
Pierce Lake was out of the way, but totally with it. We climbed out of the Dworshak pit of dispair (the curvy step road) without incident. We stopped in Moscow, Idaho and had breakfast and shopped at their downtown market for a couple of girl souvenirs and fresh bread and stinky cheese. We even made it down the cussing dirt road that Google took us on… We still got to piece lake before late lunch. The lake was beautiful, like lake Jocassi beautiful. Clear and full of beach goers. The campground was shady and updated. They also had a dog beach. We have made it to Canada and have the Rockies in our view.
Campground at Pierce LakeI love dog beaches. Tons of people enjoying their beach day.Poutine Cranbrook Yes, we found the brewery. Can’t get salads like this campingKoa, Cranbrook canadaRiver by campgroundBC baby
Dworshak State Park has been a nice reprieve but I have to admit, I’m going to be soo happy to quit getting up at 4:30 to get to work by 8 edt. The sun is up when I get up at 4:30 and goes down after I put my sleep mask on. Stella, the firefly petunia, is probably glowing so bright the neighbors have to put their sunglasses on, but I haven’t seen her since Fort Collins.
We’ve gotten a couple of good rides on the bikes, took a nice run, took a hike, & played lots of guitar. We leave tomorrow out the steep scary road. Seriously y’all, I have angst.
Dworshak lakeWidowers on our hike this eveningMy co workerDog pack
Yesterday we had freezing rain and sleet and cold doodles
Instead of cooking outside, we found a nice brewery and had the best shower I’ve had in Idaho. Salmon RiverBest shower in Idaho Co-working spaceIt was cold enough to shut the windows and turn on the heat.
Today after work we found a leisurely walk up 1900 feet (front 5600 feet to 7500 feet) in 3 miles to Louis Lake. Luckily the pay off was beautiful. We were the only souls on the path besides my mountain spirit animal. I missed him at first, but he stood up and yelled at me.
Trillium variegated Party up 1900 feet Great lake viewsThese guysMountain marmot. #spiritanimal
We spent the last 4 days in the Sawtooth recreation Area. The NRA is a great dog friendly beautiful park. It’s got mountains, lakes, dog beaches and great camping facilities.
Sockeye campgroundDog beachFrom the dog beach at sawtooth recreation areaHell Roaring lakeDoodle in the breezeThese 2 people keep showing up in my picsHell Roaring Creek wildflowers
Yes. I skipped a great day ( day 2) but will make up for it here.
Yesterday, I worked but then…
We went down to the lake and hopped on the Greenway with our e bikes. We stopped at Dornan (which I’m not sure but might be the best job location in the park… Or out of the park). There were had a cold beverage and brie before heading back up the hill.
Biking Tetons
Today (after work) we went to taggart lake. It was fabulous weather.
To be clear, I share this because I love the Tetons, but I’ve never seen mosquitos this hungry. So glad to be locked inside working.
It was another great day in the Tetons. We had to move sites but just right across the street. We finished literally minutes before the rain started. It was 50ish degrees, when we left for a hike at Phelps lake. We left Ringo in the air-conditioning that wasn’t running. We were going to hike the whole lake but I had melt down about whether I had messed up the a/c (I didn’t).
Phelps lakeMeadow Teton view
After checking on Ringo, we walked around Jenny lake.
Seminoe State Park was off the beaten path, but it was a delightful surprise.
Wyoming’s 287 might be one of the prettiest roads in the US. It was a long drive but my goodness, it was easy. A little rock-‘n’-roll with views. Yes please and thank you. Select views from 287.
We arrived at our campsite and nearly got completely set up before we remembered we dumped water for easier passage through the Continental divide. (Three times over) But we made it.
We left 11 Mile State Park and headed to Fort Collins on Thursday. I forgot to mention we met a fella on the campground who was there to take pictures of the Milky Way because it was a new moon and there aren’t lights up there at night. I woke up and tried to take a couple of pictures but it just didn’t turn out. This is super enhanced. It was cooler in real life. Some things I just can’t take a picture of with my phone.
We stayed in Fort Collins so we could see Pokey La Farge. He was the first of our concert plans to get cancelled at the start of COVID and has not returned to Asheville since then. I mean, we were actually closer to his tour in Scotland than he’s been to us at home. It was a great show. Grabbed a beer before the show.
Camping Boyd lake Beer and deviled eggs. If you get to see pokey, go! He’s a real show man
We got home and my cross bred firefly petunia was glowing. The camera makes it look brighter, but it was definitely glowing.
Stella
Today I had to work but Ringo got a spigot bath and George worked on his fur while I was working. We’re on the road as I write this. On our way to the Tetons but stopping in Wyoming tonight at Seminoe State Park.
Austin Semi Sabbatical 