The heart of the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, often called one of the seven wonders of Oregon, comprised of three units: Clarno, Painted Hills, and Sheep Rock. The fossil beds show visitors how the region has drastically changed, both in climate and animal and plant evolution,Continue reading “Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, Oregon”
Category Archives: Idaho
Missoula, Montana, Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, and Lewiston and Ahsahka, Idaho
Our weekend itinerary offers Lewis and Clark immersion! Of course, no Corps of Discovery itinerary is complete without also learning about the indigenous peoples encountered along the journey. Lewis and Clark and company encountered 55 native tribes, but the Idaho segment, the most arduously difficult segment of the journey, richly involves a tribe who theContinue reading “Missoula, Montana, Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, and Lewiston and Ahsahka, Idaho”
Mount Hood and Hood River, Oregon
Many travelers, I think, would assume that Mount Hood, that majestic peak that rises so prominently to dominate the skyline along the heavily traveled I-84 corridor, would be the focal point of our itinerary. But for me, it is the Timberline Lodge with its sense of rustic, old world, almost magical charm that I amContinue reading “Mount Hood and Hood River, Oregon”
Mt St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
On the morning of May 18, 1980 a magnitude 5.1 earthquake triggered one of the world’s largest recorded landslides as the north face of Mt St. Helens collapsed to bury the valleys below, followed within seconds by one of the most powerful volcanic blasts in the history of North America. Within ten minutes the eruptionContinue reading “Mt St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington”
Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington
The Tri-Cities metropolitan area, formed of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, shares a diverse history that is intricately woven into our greater nation’s history. Sites of historical significance range from one of the few known campsites of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers to the Pasco NavalContinue reading “Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington”
Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho
Idaho Falls is a place of unique history, though a history that doesn’t begin until a ferry was placed here in 1864 to provide a crossing over the Snake River along the Montana Trail, soon to be followed by a bridge. A year later the town, soon to be known as Eagle Rock, included aContinue reading “Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho”
Day Trip: Columbia River, Mattawa to Vantage, Washington
On a map, this stretch of semi-arid desert along the Columbia River looks pretty empty but it turns out that there are some fantastic sites to visit. The sites found here form a perfect destination for a day trip for travelers who are within two hours, maybe two-and-a-half hours’ travel distance, which means the itineraryContinue reading “Day Trip: Columbia River, Mattawa to Vantage, Washington”
Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth Scenic Byways and Ketchum, Idaho
Ready for a fantastic weekend travel itinerary that mixes wonderfully scenic drives with historical museums and marvels of natural history? Our itinerary is presented as starting from Boise but the itinerary could easily be experienced in reverse, including a stay at Ketchum, if coming from the east. Best time to travel this itinerary is MemorialContinue reading “Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth Scenic Byways and Ketchum, Idaho”
Day Trip: Moscow, Idaho
Sometimes even smaller communities can be surprisingly visit-worthy and Moscow, Idaho is one such place. Moscow is a perfect destination for a day trip for travelers who are within two hours, maybe two-and-a-half hours’ travel distance, which means Moscow is ideal as a day trip from as far away as Spokane, Moses Lake, Tri-Cities, andContinue reading “Day Trip: Moscow, Idaho”
Coeur d’Alene and Wallace, Idaho
The I-90 corridor across the North Idaho Panhandle is a short 74 miles linking Washington to the west and Montana to the east. It may be only 74 miles, but it turns out that the corridor is packed with great things to do and sites to see! Here are our top picks for a weekendContinue reading “Coeur d’Alene and Wallace, Idaho”
Hit the Road in the Pacific Northwest 