Backpacking the Sawtooth Mountains Toxaway Lake Loop

Toxaway Lake Idaho

New pencils, paper, soccer cleats and wardrobe.  It’s mid-late August and the summer is winding down and kids are preparing for the new year.  The hot days of summer make a perfect time to go backpacking in the cool alpine mountains.  Yellowstone was the initial destination idea, but getting permits proved to be an obstacle. …

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Hell Roaring Lake Trailhead

Hell Roaring Lake Trailhead is a great place for a day hike or a quick overnighter backpacking trip.  There is no car camping here try Redfish Lake for that.  You’re going to have to carry it if you want it at Hell Roaring Lake. Backpacking keeps the crowds down.  However, we had a good amount…

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Southeast Idaho (Diamond Creek) camping, fishing, ATV riding

Southeast Idaho Diamond Creek

Southeast Idaho Diamond Creek is tucked right up against the border of Wyoming.  In the Peale Mountains, a sub-range known as the Webster range is a nice place for camping, hiking, fishing, and ATV riding.  Diamond Creek and the Webster Range are not very remarkable considering southeast Idaho is an area that has world-class outdoor…

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