We had a long drive today across the dusty desert of Idaho. There wasn't a whole lot to see as we drove across the land belonging to the Idaho National Laboratory (a Nuclear Research Facility). However, we did manage to catch a cowboy round-up on the range in action. So fun to watch a herd being rounded up by Cowboys and working dogs.
We eventually caught up to the Salmon River running next to the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Wow what rugged gorgeous country. We passed lots of whitewater raft adventure places. Megan's boyfriend, Kevin, used to be a river guide around these parts. This stretch of the river in the picture is right next to Sunbeam, ID. I can't imagine shooting the rapids here and not smacking into this cement structure before going down this chute. What the heck is that about Kev?
We're camped at Redfish Lake. What a little piece of heaven. After hardly seeing a soul all day you can imagine our surprise when we pulled into this USFS campground and saw the "campground full" sign. I had completely forgot that I had made reservations for here back in January. So, when I opened my planning book and saw we had reservations we were thrilled! Life is just full of surprises when you get a touch of "senoritis".
After the long drive, Ned deserved some hammock time and a beer.
When things cooled off a bit, we decided to go on a bike ride and check out this awesome area. Two deer with budding antlers crossed right in front of us. Here is one of them. Sawtooth mountains are in the background.
Ned looking pretty happy. I think it was because the temp had begun to cool off...or maybe because he knows that I promised him we'd be home in time for his birthday.
We had no idea this Redfish Lake area was so dang popular. There's a lodge, cabins and several campgrounds scattered around this very large lake. We rode up to the lodge and stumbled upon the most epic summer scene! Music playing, kids dancing on the grass next to the lake, boats coming up to a dock bar, BBQ going, and lots of beer.
We need to spend a week here. Duly noted for future trips.
Me taking it all in.
Who's in for a week camping trip here with kayaks, bikes, and all the floaties we can bring?
If we have time, we'll get in a raft adventure too!
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