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Woke up to snow on the mountains above Ketchum and Sun Valley. The temperatures dipped into the 30’s overnight. Ernest Hemingway spent just final years in Ketchum, Idaho. I located the street he lived on in his final years, but the house itself is closed and has very clear “No Trespassing” signs at the beginningContinue reading “Day 23 (June 17, 2020): Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho”

Began the day with a four-and-a half hour bike ride on the Wood River Trail. Ride from Ketchum / Sun Valley to Hailey, getting in a total of 37 miles. Afternoon ride into the hills. Caught a thunderstorm with heavy hail. It was a rather cold ride back to the van.

Drove to Ketchum, Idaho.

Started the morning biking the trails outside of Bend, Oregon. Bend has a very nice mountain bike trail system for all levels of skill. Drove through the John Day Canyon heading east out of Oregon. Stopped for the night at in Depot Park in Prairie City heading to Ketchum, Idaho since many of the thingsContinue reading “Day 20 (June 14, 2020): Biking in Bend, Oregon & Hitting the Road”

Biking up the Deschutes River today. It’s in the low 50’s today and threatening rain. Had some pizza in downtown Bend overlooking the park on the river. Found the REI in town. Very cool building! Camping this evening in the Deschutes National Forest. This area is right outside of Bend and actually crowded with folksContinue reading “Day 19 (June 13, 2020): Biking in Bend, Oregon”

Camped outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming last night. Got up before sunrise and drove over the hill to Jackson Hole. Visited Grand Teton National Park. Bought some bear spray, as last time I was at Jenny Lake I had a run-in with a grizzly bear mom and cub. Hiked around Jenny Lake, up to the falls,Continue reading “Day 18 (June 12, 2020): Grand Teton National Park”

At Lake of the Woods Oregon. Got some lake time and biking on the High Lakes Trail.

Drove to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Hiked Mt. Lassen 1,957 feet of elevation change in 2.5 miles. Made it up to the top in one hour 50 minutes. Portions of the trail are still covered with snow.

Woke up to a rather busy camp with workers arriving first working on replacing polls for the multiple power and other lines running through the site. Another guy showed up for a run with his dog. Then the four-wheelers started to arrive. I’m camping close to where I spent many weeks each summer at scoutContinue reading “Day 15 (June 9, 2020): Tahoe National Forest”

Began the morning at the Tunnel Creek Station Cafe to meet the shuttle that takes you to Spooner Lake that gets you to the beginning of the Flume Trail. After being dropped off at Spooner Lake, there is a 4-mile fairly steep climb to get to the beginning of the Flume Trail. With the elevationContinue reading “Day 14 (June 8, 2020): The Flume Trail”