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Category Archives: Sightseeing

Just stuff we see while out and about. This can be buildings, places, people, etc…

Hiking Ross Dam Trail

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Join us as we hike down to Ross Dam (almost).

We were going downhill and realized that it might be a hard climb back up. We decided to continue. Well, we got down far enough that we could see the dam and we became concerned with the weather. So we turned around and started the upward climb. Elizabeth did not want to get wet and kept trying to run ahead but poor Dad was having to take multiple breaks. Fortunately, Mom was safe and sound in the truck this whole time.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Ross Dam Trailhead
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2013-05-05.7967905198
N Cascades Hwy, Rockport, WA 98283
GPS coordinates: 48.727554, -121.063038
https://goo.gl/maps/Yy1SQ9PeRaSoEfQ3A


What in the World? Windmill Garden

Did She Cross the Swinging Bridge at Kootenai Falls?

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Today, we are exploring the wonders of Kootenai Falls in western Montana! The falls and river were very strong and a crystal light blue. The view was beautiful and the best part I would have to say was the swinging bridge that went over the river. While it was terrifying, it was also an adrenaline rush and the view from the bridge was absolutely positively amazing. Kaylla did not cross the bridge and Elizabeth initially had some difficulty. Elizabeth ultimately made it with the promise of ice cream as a reward.

10 out of 10 recommend and I would go back for another visit.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Kootenai Falls
Kootenai Falls, MT 59935
GPS coordinates: 48.454232, -115.767087
https://goo.gl/maps/imtf5rvS9R5kj4K18


Yaak Falls

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Dad and Elizabeth explore Yaak Falls in western Montana. The rock formations are a bit unique for waterfalls that we have seen.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Yaak Falls
Yaak Falls, Montana 59935
GPS coordinates: 48.648290, -115.885501
https://goo.gl/maps/7YdLfnrWqmgwQxHQA


Shoshone Ice Caves – Enter At Your Own Risk

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Welcome to Shoshone Ice Caves…

This cave is about 100 feet down and stays about 28 degrees year round. And Dad (Rick) was sweating. This cave is actually a lava tube formed by a volcano erupting. There is evidence of lava tubes collapsing in the area. You can even see lava rocks everywhere. We had so much fun at the Shoshone Ice Caves.

Shoshone Ice Caves
http://www.shoshoneicecaves.com
1561 State Hwy 75, Shoshone, ID 83352
GPS coordinates: 43.164836, -114.337891
https://goo.gl/maps/SYbmDCYqSbK3CGyv6


Shoshone Falls – Ain’t She Pretty?

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Shoshone Falls is the most gorgeous waterfalls that we have seen. We think they are even better than Niagara Falls in New York. Come with us we take a look.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Shoshone Falls Park
https://www.tfid.org/309/Shoshone-Falls
4155 Shoshone Falls Grade, Twin Falls, ID 83301
GPS coordinates: 42.5937, -114.401
https://goo.gl/maps/bRWMv645gyveSQAS7


Would You Jump Off The Perrine Bridge?

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I personally would not jump off a bridge that is more than a few feet high. The girls say that that would love it. Even though we did not jump off, we did enjoy looking at the beauty of the bridge from underneath.

The Snake River Canyon is magnificent with steep walls in most places. Just west of the bridge is a golf course at the bottom of the canyon. East of the bridge around the bend is apparently where the daredevil Evil Knievel tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974.

The bridge has a parking area on each side on the north end as well a walkway to get underneath. This makes it easy to view the bridge from underneath.

We visited several spots along the canyon and some of those appear in other videos.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Perrine Memorial Bridge
https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/roadside-attractions/perrine-bridge
https://visitsouthidaho.com/guided-canyon-rim-trail/locations/perrine-bridge
Jerome, ID 83338
GPS coordinates: 42.601389, -114.453386
https://goo.gl/maps/f7NWU1t2j3Y5goha9


Where did the twin go? – Twin Falls Park

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There was once a double waterfall at this location. But no more. In the early 1900s, one side was blocked off in order to build a hydroelectric powerplant. We were hoping to see the twins but could not.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Twin Falls Park
https://www.idahopower.com/community-recreation/recreation/parks-and-campgrounds/twin-falls-park
Kimberly, ID 83341
GPS coordinates: 42.58887, -114.35695
https://goo.gl/maps/eZwyvaSFf5awqUv8A


Is The Horse Hungry? – Hungry Horse Reservoir

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We checked out the Hungry Horse Reservoir. We found a spot where we could drive down next to the water. The rocks were so colorful.

We then went over to the Hungry Horse Dam. It is tenth tallest dam in the United States and the third tallest curved dam. It is over 500 feet tall so you know the water is deep. It features a glory hole for when the water level gets too high. The water will flow into the glory hole and drop 490 feet straight down.

Check out the video and let us know what you think.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Hungry Horse Dam
https://www.nps.gov/articles/montana-hungry-horse-dam.htm
https://www.usbr.gov/pn/hungryhorse
Martin City, MT 59926
GPS coordinates: 48.34155, -114.01422
https://goo.gl/maps/5VjRFc2GxUBQn8CJA

Place we played around:
GPS coordinates: 48.331603, -113.955119
https://goo.gl/maps/vZpxNsSryH4J1vqh6


Montana Vortex and House of Mystery

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Montana Vortex and House of Mystery is supposed to have some kind of energy that has special effects on people and things.

Come with us and let us know if you think it is real or not.

This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.

Montana Vortex and House of Mystery
http://www.montanavortex.com
7800 U.S, Hwy 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
GPS coordinates: 48.382337, -114.123003
https://g.page/montanavortex?share