One Journey Ends Another Begins

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One Journey Ends Another Begins

This Journey Ends  Another begins – I can’t believe it’s been around five months since my last post and much has been going on, what a journey. Time does fly when you’re having fun or is it the simply fact that I’ve exhausted myself from living on the road. A little of both I suppose, either way time has passed and it’s been well worth it. I’m back in Boise and have decided to catch up on some writing. Since my last post I’ve racked up some mileage on the truck and have seen some awesome things along the way. Read more »

Blacks Creek – a drive worth taking

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Blacks Creek – a drive worth taking

Blacks Creek trip A few miles Southeast of Boise Idaho and off the # 64 exit, Blacks Creek Road turns right to Kuna Idaho or left into the Boise National Forest. Amazingly enough I’ve never taken this particular road into the mountains, not once in the 30 something years I’ve lived in Idaho… But no longer. The road turns Northeast into the mountains; starts out as a paved road and quickly turns into an improved / unimproved two lane dirt road leading into the Boise National Forest. This meandering road leads to the South Fork of the Boise river and Read more »

It’s not the Destination, but the Journey

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It’s not the Destination, but the Journey

HAVE you ever heard of the saying – It’s not the Destination, but the Journey  – you probably have, But have you ever taken a hard look at those few simple words and what they mean?  I enjoy traveling and all that’s involved. I like to get off the normally traveled path and see where it goes, spend time there and move on. Sounds like a journey to me. A journey with many  destinations laid out ahead and even more ways to get there. This last couple of months have once again proven to me how true those few words can Read more »

In Search of Pagosa Springs

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In Search of Pagosa Springs

And yes there are actual hot springs in the town of Pagosa Springs. Matter of fact, their just about Right in the middle of town. On this particular afternoon the area I visited had a certain Mediterranean resemblence to it. River rock sided hot spring tubs and large pools decorated the river’s edge. Deep blue padded lounge chairs add a splash of color as they take their positions in the surrounding areas adding to the relaxing scene that has been set. It was all a very welcoming view from the pedestrian bridge over the river. The public accessible Bath House Read more »