As a young boy, I saw the 1959 movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth. Pardon the pun, but it made a deep impression on me. There were fantastic scenes of caves and caverns, of shadows, weird rock formations, spooky corners and tight spaces. Later, as an adult, I was able to visit a…
The Medicine Bow Mountains rise high above southeastern Wyoming. At first glance, they seem wild and cold. But visitors often discover something different. Clear lakes, quiet forests, and sweeping mountain views create a place that feels rugged and welcoming. For thousands of years, people have traveled into these mountains to hunt, heal, and reflect. Today,…
Long before highways crossed southern Idaho, travelers spotted a strange skyline rising from the sagebrush. Massive towers of granite stood above the valley. They were like the ruins of a giant stone city. Today, City of Rocks Idaho remains one of the most remarkable landscapes in the American West. Pioneers, mountain climbers, and photographers all…
