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From The Sierras to The Rockies

June 15, 2017 By frugalrvT! 2 Comments

From The Sierras to the Rockies.

You may recall our original plan was to be in California all summer so we could also retrace the routes in my Coastal Guide. We hoped to end the trip with our first Burning Man experience. It’s time to admit that ain’t gonna happen. Why?

The Jack Rabbit Spoke; We’re Heading Home.

A major section of Hwy 1 will remain closed all summer. We heard that the same floods also damaged other roads that we need to review. And the 3 mountain passes we should have reviewed by now, were still under 10 feet of snow.

And those who are familiar with Burning Man will understand this: When the Jack Rabbit spoke, he said, “This is not your year to the burn”. (In other words, we didn’t get tickets.)

And so it is that we left The Sierras behind last week at Lake Tahoe and, a week later, find ourselves in the Tetons, one of the ranges in The Rockies.

We crossed Nevada without much of interest to report. When we got to Idaho, things picked up.

Twin Falls, Idaho -Well Worth a Stop!

Snake River Gorge, Twin Falls, Idaho
The Snake River Gorge in Twin Falls

We might well have passed through Twin Falls but our Boondockers Welcome hosts suggested we really needed to spend some time here. We’re so glad they convinced us to spend an extra night.

 

Shoshone Falls
Earlier this month, Shoshone Falls covered this entire rock formation.  They call it the Niagara Falls of the west.
So many other falls in and around Twin Falls, too. 
We watched kids jumping from cliffs
And base jumpers jump from the bridge to the river. The only legal place in the States to do it.
Saying goodbye to our hosts – such nice people!

Craters of the Moon National Park

Hiking at Craters of the Moon National park.  Great hiking!
Explored many lava tubes. Some were ice caves.

Interesting volcanic formations everywhere
And the whole park was in bloom
Cinder fields in spring bloom

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Downtown Square – always fun to wander
Yes, it’s all for the tourists. We are really in “The West” now.

The most touristy thing we’ve done on this trip…

Had to do it! A couple of beers while sitting on saddle stools at the Silver Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson Hole.

 

From The Sierras to The Tetons

And that brings us to The Tetons.

Reliving our First RV Trip – 17 Years Later

It’s been 17 years since we visited The Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. Since we had to give up the idea of Burning Man, we’re treating ourselves to a week or so in these parks.  So, yes, we’re heading home but please stick around. There’s still plenty of adventure ahead.

 

Days on the road at time of posting: 90
Total camping costs to date: $89

 

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  1. Nor says

    June 15, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Have you considered taking the Burner Bus and leaving the RV behind? I just read that 1000 tickets for entry are being sold with the Burner Bus ticket. Yes, you would be tent camping but you would be attending. Best wishes from a fellow Burner.

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    • frugalrvT! says

      June 16, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      No – We had not heard of that. But, too late now. We’re well on the way with Plan B.

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