Running wild and free
Running wild and free – Boondocking in Idaho
We took a drive through the Snake river canyon yesterday, on our way to Jackson Hole. We needed to run up there real quick, before we head over to Sun Valley, Idaho. I love this canyon. We have driven it I don’t know how many times, and I still love every mile. As the canyon opens up, there is one spot you can almost always bet there will be bald eagles there. Tall trees, right next to the river, a perfect recipe for eagles. Yesterday we didn’t have the trailer, so when we spotted the eagles, Al could quickly pull over.
These guys were way over on the other side of the river, have I said how much I love the zoom on my new camera? This is the river were we stopped.
When we were done in Jackson, we went back to Alpine, picked up the trailer, and found a new spot to be. Driving back into Idaho, you go past Palisades reservoir. It’s a big lake that is fed by the Snake river. We have driven past many times, and we have noticed a big grassy area with trees on the shore. There are almost always RV’s down here, so we thought we would try it out. The road in was easy, and there are quite a few spots to pull in and camp. The highway is fairly close, but not too noisy, especially at night.
These willow trees are huge, and beautiful. Not to mention wonderful shade.
I got out my beadwork stuff to work on, and Al worked on the sculpture.
And the dogs were thrilled! Especially Torrey. It’s like a giant, grassy yard to her. She ran wild and free.
We only planned on being here one night, but ending up staying a little longer it’s such a nice spot. We went for our evening walk last night, and saw this swan. We were able to get kinda close, she was so pretty.
And then there was this mama duck with 9 little ones on a pond.
Love dogs running free in the grass! Unfortunately, Bailie and I can’t be trusted to run free because of our scent hound tendencies, but it sure looks like a gorgeous, fun spot!
it looks like a small piece of heaven – for all of you. :)
I love seeing bald eagles; they are so regal. We can find them in Florida, believe it or not, at Cape Canaveral where they launch space ships. The workers at the Cape have created protected areas where the bald eagle aeries are and there are even a few webcams during nesting season, I love the river and oh…what a spot under that willow tree! I bet Oz would love to run around that field too. Torrey looks like she is having a blast!
Wow, I would never think Florida had bald eagles. That must be fun to watch the webcams too. I am sure this pair had a nest somewhere.
Beautiful pictures! Do you use flea and tick repellent or do you check the dogs for ticks by hand?
Thankfully, ticks are pretty rare here. If I suspect they are around I will use a natural spray, and also do a manual tick check.
Thanks for the reply. My dog and I are in Massachusetts, right in the heart of Lyme country so I use a spot on and still need to do a hand check. She also gets a Lyme vaccine once a year.
Paradise is right on your front porch and out your back door. I bet you feel like you could be anywhere in time without the hint of civilization; just out in raw Nature
Sometimes it’s hard to imagine such a beautiful place even exists!
:)
The world is full of great places, you just have to look for them.
Wow! You see the most beautiful things!
Love the eagles and the swan. Just gorgeous!
Don’t blame you for wanting to stay longer!
xx husky hugz
We love watching the birds, all wildlife really. Makes it that much more fun.
TWO bald eagles! That’s awesome – and rare (around here, anyway).
Love the landscape there – looks so wonderful. That grass is so long, you can hardly see Torrey!
sooooo incredibly beautiful!!! Makes me feel peaceful just looking at them
I loved all the photos. Wow, those eagles! And the swan, and the duck with ducklings, and Torrey romping in the grass!!!! It looks like a great place.
You guys just ROCK the RV World!! Now I really want to get back out there again!!! Not going to happen…the cottage is open now! What a gorgeous spot you are in!! Yeah…go ahead…stay a couple extra days!! Be careful of those swans though…you saw what attacked me in Myrtle Beach! :)
Looks like a wonderful spot.
Zoom is a good thing, I agree! :P