Idaho

Passing through Idaho gave us a chance to visit Boise, as that was another town on our list.  Just south of Boise is the Snake River Bird of Prey Natural Area.  This is probably one of the best areas in the country to see many birds of prey nesting and hunting.











Taking the scenic route south, we stretched our legs at Bruneau Dunes State park.













Camping a few hours away, we visited City of Rocks.  An interesting collection of wind-and-water-sculpted rocky outcroppings, this area is most interesting for its part in the immigrant wagon trains.



At many campsites, the names of intrepid emigrants, both famous and unknown, are written on the rock.  Some in charcoal, others in axle grease, they are a fleeting reminder of the rugged wilderness that has only recently been tamed.









Known mostly as a international climbing destination, even in the poor weather, we could hear and occasionally see the intrepid souls on the rugged rock.





The hawks observed these curious creatures from their perches. Wondering why they simply didn’t learn to fly.