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Big Adventure: Day 9
Featuring historical markers and other points of interest along Highway 2 between Kalispell and Culbertson, Montana.
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Big Adventure: Day 7
In which we hang out in Kalispell, Montana, visit an old-fashioned soda fountain, and several Little Free Libraries.
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Big Adventure: Day 6
Thursday was a driving day, though we only drove about 3 hours, from Lolo Pass to Kalispell, Montana.
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Big Adventure: Day 5
Another cool, damp day at Powell Campground, making friends with a ground squirrel, and going for hikes...
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Big Adventure: Day 4
Tuesday was a quiet day at the campground. It was significantly cooler and overcast. We and our friends mostly sat around the table playing games, coloring, and drinking copious amounts of coffee and hot tea.
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Big Adventure: Day 3
After several days of smoky murkiness we were happy to awaken to bright sunshine on Monday morning. Lyle cooked breakfast while I worked for a little while, and then we got things buttoned up to head out to our next destination.
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Big Adventure: Day 2
Day 2: Sunday, August 15 Location: Winchester State Park, Winchester, Idaho Miles Traveled: 0 Weather: Hot and smoky Geocaches found: 2 Wildlife spotted: gaggles of Canadian geese After living in our trailer parked up against a building with no room for outdoor living all summer, we appreciated getting to sit outside to drink our morning coffee and have breakfast. After…
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Big Adventure: Day 1
After months of planning and anticipation we have finally embarked on our 3-week Big Adventure as we meander our way from Idaho to Arkansas with our travel-trailer.
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Elmer’s Fountain
Elmer's Fountain is an interesting little rest stop along Interstate 90 eastbound near Mullan, Idaho. It's not a typical rest area in that there are no picnic tables or restrooms. Nor is there an informational sign other than the big "Elmer's Fountain" sign and "Gold Creek Mines" stenciled on the side of the mine car.