We took our little travel trailer out for our first time this weekend!!. Destination: Bruneau Sand Dunes, Idaho.
We arrived on Wednesday afternoon. Check in is 1:00. Beautiful sunny day. Got settled in the campsite. This particular park has 2 RV sites, we had chosen the Broken Wheel, and were really glad we did. The site has electricity and water, dump site across the road. The other part of the park has RV sites really close together, looks newer, but not a spacious, and no shade trees.
Got the awning out, sat outside and enjoyed the surroundings. When we arrived there were very few people in the park, so it was quite.
We explored our surroundings, there is a community bathroom and shower facilities nearby...clean as a whistle. In fact the entire park was really well cared for. There was a picnic table and grill in each site, some had a small wooden enclosure around them. We thought that was odd until the wind came up later that day....made sense. Had to take the awning down.
Thursday we adventured out to see the sites. Went to the observatory, but found it is not open until Friday and Saturday nights. $5.00 fee to get in. So we went down to the picnic area and lake. The dunes are really something else. We sat at the dock only to discover the Carp in the water around us. We saw some rather large ones near the shore. No one was on the lake.
While wandering, a local snake came by, I decided it was time to go.....dogs and snakes do not mix, and since we had our dogs with us.... It was interesting because we had the area to ourselves, saw very few people. The sunset was really colorful, and the full moon appeared to be larger than life and a golden hue.
Friday dawned overcast, dark clouds on the horizon. We had forgotten a few things, so decided to drive into Mtn. Home Walmart for some items. It was a fun drive. The storm clouds came in later that evening, so the observatory was not open, darn, we were looking forward to seeing the night sky.
The Park filled up that evening, people everywhere, rigs, tents, kids, dogs. It seemed they all got set up when the wind came through, we could see bags, and tent parts rolling past our campsite as the wind carried them across the ground. Very happy to be inside our little place to say the least.
Saturday we awoke to gale force winds and rain. Really cold and wet. We were really glad to have put up the awning, chairs and our fold out table the evening before. Time to break camp and head back. This was no easy task as the wind made it hard to open the door to the trailer or our Jeep. Rain was pouring down, not only soaking us, but stung our faces as we hooked up. On to the dump station!
Needless to say, our trip home was cold, wet, and the wind was extreme. Our Jeep did well, but the elements made it difficult to stay on the road. We came close to being blown off the road in a couple of spots that made me sit on the edge of my seat. Never so glad to get home and out of the storm!!!!!
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Sunday, March 27, 2016
It's hard to believe, but we decided to take a drive yesterday and check out the cabin! It was suppose to be a sunny day, and for the most part it was. The temperature was in the low 50's so it made for a warmer day.
On the way from the Banks to Lowman Highway, we found a beaver along the highway. We saw a few Elk and Deer along the way as well.
To our surprise, when we got to the Cabin we would drive right up! There is still snow in places on the ground, but nothing like we anticipated. It always amazes me that the house it just like we left it, waiting for us to come and stay again. We should be able to open up in mid-April for the summer season. It was sunny, around 40 degrees. Can't wait to be able to set up house again.
The road on the way up was bumpy with some falling rock, and the road itself had a lot of winter damage. It really does need to be re-surfaced soon. Even the bridge in Lowman proper is in need of repair.
We decided to take the highway to Idaho City back. It is a windy road, and we saw evidence of a few rock slides, but the snow appeared to have a fresh coat, pristine, just beautiful.
What a wonderful way to spend a day.
On the way from the Banks to Lowman Highway, we found a beaver along the highway. We saw a few Elk and Deer along the way as well.
To our surprise, when we got to the Cabin we would drive right up! There is still snow in places on the ground, but nothing like we anticipated. It always amazes me that the house it just like we left it, waiting for us to come and stay again. We should be able to open up in mid-April for the summer season. It was sunny, around 40 degrees. Can't wait to be able to set up house again.
The road on the way up was bumpy with some falling rock, and the road itself had a lot of winter damage. It really does need to be re-surfaced soon. Even the bridge in Lowman proper is in need of repair.
We decided to take the highway to Idaho City back. It is a windy road, and we saw evidence of a few rock slides, but the snow appeared to have a fresh coat, pristine, just beautiful.
What a wonderful way to spend a day.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Winter Adventure
It is a grey kind of day, but we decided to take a drive and check out our cabin in Lowman, Idaho. We are never sure what the weather will be like there, could be sunny and bright, or grey like it is here.
The drive up was uneventful to the Banks/Lowman highway turn off. Not a great deal of traffic. Road conditions were great through Garden Valley and until we started up the canyon. There were some spots of ice and slush, and of course signs of rock slides but all in all not bad. The grey remained with us, but it was in the 30's. We saw Elk and Deer on the way up, and quite a bit of snow. As we climbed further the snow got deeper. The road to our cabin was open, but the snow was about 4' on the level, not able to walk up from there. Our neighbor had plowed a path in the field next to their house towards the back of our property, and we were able to get to the house from there.
WOW...there is a lot of snow up here, some drifts were up to the windows in places. Definitely a good snow pack this year so far. House was wonderful, really wish we could stay, but of course it is closed for the winter.
Stopped at the Sourdough on the way home for lunch...talked to the owner. Temperatures have gotten down to 10 below up there in the last couple of months, but today they were warm. Wish the sun would have been out, but oh well.
On the way home, there was Deer, Elk, a spotted Eagle, a Bald Eagle, and a gathering of Wild Turkeys!! Always fun to say hello to the other neighbors!
The best part of the drive is the scenery, and how it changes from one section to the next. Some will have no or little snow, and others covered in white.
The worst part are the drivers we have to share the road with....some just do not know how to handle mountain roads. We came across a truck in the middle of the highway, stopped. No lights on, blind curve, just looking out the window!!!!! Good thing no one was coming and we could avoid him. Makes you shake your head. At least we had a great adventure, and arrived home safe, ready to go again.
The drive up was uneventful to the Banks/Lowman highway turn off. Not a great deal of traffic. Road conditions were great through Garden Valley and until we started up the canyon. There were some spots of ice and slush, and of course signs of rock slides but all in all not bad. The grey remained with us, but it was in the 30's. We saw Elk and Deer on the way up, and quite a bit of snow. As we climbed further the snow got deeper. The road to our cabin was open, but the snow was about 4' on the level, not able to walk up from there. Our neighbor had plowed a path in the field next to their house towards the back of our property, and we were able to get to the house from there.
WOW...there is a lot of snow up here, some drifts were up to the windows in places. Definitely a good snow pack this year so far. House was wonderful, really wish we could stay, but of course it is closed for the winter.
Stopped at the Sourdough on the way home for lunch...talked to the owner. Temperatures have gotten down to 10 below up there in the last couple of months, but today they were warm. Wish the sun would have been out, but oh well.
On the way home, there was Deer, Elk, a spotted Eagle, a Bald Eagle, and a gathering of Wild Turkeys!! Always fun to say hello to the other neighbors!
The best part of the drive is the scenery, and how it changes from one section to the next. Some will have no or little snow, and others covered in white.
The worst part are the drivers we have to share the road with....some just do not know how to handle mountain roads. We came across a truck in the middle of the highway, stopped. No lights on, blind curve, just looking out the window!!!!! Good thing no one was coming and we could avoid him. Makes you shake your head. At least we had a great adventure, and arrived home safe, ready to go again.
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