Knowing where to go from Glacier East in Montana was easy. I would be heading to my friends home in Idaho, with a few stops along the way, one being Craters of the Moon National Monument. My friend Linda, who also likes to be referred to as my "travel agent" owns a beautiful 10 acre homestead in the foothills of Boise, more accurately known as Eagle Idaho. But that entry will follow.
For now enjoy some photos of the stops along the way and my most interesting Wal-Mart camping experience, which basically goes like this; Wal-Mart allows overnight camping in their parking lots, something I did not know until my "travel agent" informed me. Having driven the entire day through beautiful Montana and arriving in Idaho Falls in the early evening I found myself left with motels or expensive campgrounds for my choices for the evening setup. Free and conveniently located Wal-Mart won out. The next morning while I packed up my rolling home, my Jeep was serviced and we both left as "happy campers". TC...
Who could resist the Worlds First? Located in the middle of high desert in Idaho, EBR-1 proved to be an interesting stop.
Montana is laced with small towns like this one, though not all have their own sign. I couldn't resist a photo.
Lava rock and granulated lava soil.
Craters Loop provides access to the wonders of the park.
Life seems to flourish in the strangest places.
Clinging to life in the lava ash soil.
Paved hiking trails were a welcomed surprise.
This Cutoff was the topic of conversation at the evening program in the amphitheater at Craters of the Moon. Most National Parks, Monuments and Preserves that offer camping also provide evening talks by park rangers that are always interesting and informative.
The cutoff.
