Monthly Archives: October 2013

Four fun fall things to do at Green Bluff, right above Spokane!

When I asked one of the educators I work with what I could see traveling from the Spokane airport to where I would be working in Priest River, Idaho, he immediately said, Green Bluff! And he couldn’t have been more “right on”! … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon

If you’ve never driven Highway 12 from Lolo, Montana to Lewiston, Idaho, you must — if for no other reason than to see the horizons and vistas everywhere. This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge offers us a reason to share photos … Continue reading

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Boise’s Botanical Gardens ushers in fall with festive affair!

Nothing says fall like a Harvest Festival, and thanks to the Idaho Statesman‘s Do it today column on October 5th, I discovered something in Boise that would be fun to do after a morning of grazing my way through the … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Hue of You

Some decorators say there should be a touch of black in every room, and in my house there is.  But one other color is also there:  RED.  I’ve always been drawn to the color, perhaps because as a young girl, … Continue reading

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Travel theme: Brown

Brown generally was the theme of our recent trip across Idaho.  After all, what else could we expect?  It’s October, and the brown stubble of wheat fields, rich browns of freshly tilled soil, and leaves turning from golden yellows to … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite

As we wrap up a trip to the Inland Northwest (touring parts of three states — Montana, Idaho, and Washington), one area epitomizes this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite – The Palouse. The Palouse is a major agricultural area spanning … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Good Morning

Last week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge focused on a familiar phrase:  Good Morning! So, I said to myself, why don’t you spend Saturday of your weekend in Idaho at the Farmers Market?  So here I am at 10th & Grove … Continue reading

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