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Continue reading →: Arco, Idaho
On our way to Arco, Idaho we just had to visit the world-famous Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, Idaho. Blackfoot is on the eastern Snake River valley where 50% of Idaho potatoes are grown. At the museum we learned that the river valley is rich in volcanic-ash soil and water,…
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Continue reading →: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Enroute to Lava Hot Springs we began to see more agriculture in the area. Hay, wheat, alfalfa and potato crops along with cattle and sheep. A lot of wide-open spaces and lonely roads. We traveled on US Hwy 30 which is known as the historic Oregon Trail and California Trail.…
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Continue reading →: Steamboat Springs, Colorado – Part 2
We finished our time in Steamboat with another bike ride and hike. We covered some of the roadways that the locals frequent. In 30 miles we probably saw about 50 cyclists on a weekday! Amazing. Our last hike took us to the popular trail, Fish Creek Falls. With the amount…
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Continue reading →: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Part 1
The trip from Westcliffe to Steamboat is a 240-mile journey. We chose to drive Colorado Highway 9 to Steamboat Springs. This road takes you through small towns like Hartsel, Fairplay, Alma, Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne and finally Kremmling. Just before Breckenridge you reach Hoosier Pass that is 11,541 feet. After Kremmling…

