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What the obviously genuine young ranching family was doing was stopping by the coffee shop/bakery for an early breakfast while enroute to a work exercise or ranching/farming related exercise. Locals favor Lee jeans and loose-fitting chambray shirts for comfort while in the saddle (the Lees) and...

Based on my own experience, Challis, Idaho is definitely the real deal in terms of individuals wearing hats and boots NOT being posers. You can find 'em on the Montana side of the Divide in Wisdom, Jackson, Wise River, and even in Dillon, too. Bozeman and Missoula, not so much. Last time we...

We have friends, a couple in their late 60s, who are lifelong residents of Challis. Both are retired now and both are avid hot springers. If you hang around Challis for a while, PM me and I'll connect you with them. But I wouldn't blame you if you went just a few more miles, up and over...

What those of us living in the Blue Ridge during the early 1970s--and relying on woodstoves--used to (longingly) refer to as "knob heat", since all you had to do was turn the knob. Good-looking area there in Idaho, Jerry. Hoping things work out the way you want them to. Foy

As much as I am truthful in saying I'm chained to my desk (still working full time in my CPA practice at age 64 and will be for some time to come), and as much as my wife and I enjoy traveling, including long-ish trips to Montana and Utah, I cannot imagine being away from home for extended...

Jerry, I've thoroughly enjoyed each and every segment of your Journey as well as the interest it's generated within what I regard as a smart and engaging community. Just a technical question about flat-towing the Jeep: Is that a standard Brake Buddy system which activates the Jeep's own...

So I suppose many (most?) of the structures being removed are off of NPS property but in line of sight of the BRP, and being removed with the cooperation of the private property owners? Would you happen to know of any broad plans to "top" or remove trees at some of the overlooks? Some of...

I'm interested in what kind of work you're doing on the BRP and where (more or less). We have a vacation home near the BRP at Blowing Rock and get up there from our Raleigh home regularly. Foy

Nice old Burban! Nice skiff! Nice old outboard! Nice walleye! I miss my old '84 Burban and my old '90 Burban. Foy

A most welcomed return trip to places, from Ocracoke's Southpoint to the NC-VA state line fence, which I haven't visited in over 20 years in some cases. I know for certain I haven't been south of Oregon Inlet since 1995! Thanks for sharing! Suggested additions to your culinary tour of the OBX...

I completely get it. My guys are 35 and 31 now and one has a 5 year-old son. We all get together regularly and we have some good times now and our adventures of 25-30 years ago are often brought up.

Cool! Love seeing the boys getting aired out. I suppose you'll have fishing buddies for life! Foy

I've no objection to boxing in a spring with some decidedly non-industrial facing. I've been by that site on MT-1 at least 30 times since 1978 and never knew there was a boxed spring/spigots there. Well intended and wholly functional goes a long way for me individually. And I know where I'll...

Now THAT's the Philipsburg my wife and I enjoy so much! We have two nights booked at the Broadway Hotel coming up soon, and chances are good we'll be hanging out on the sidewalk for a little while, too. Thanks for posting! We've had the pleasure of visiting the Montana Law Enforcement Museum...

Good to know you're on the move again Jerry. I really enjoy tagging along. My wife and I have always loved Missoula and the people-watching there (basically watching the hippies) is stellar. Without being specific enough that it might be identified, can you generally describe the area in which...

Great stuff on the marine fuel vapor blower. Hope it's the longer-term VL solution. Very much enjoying the blog. Foy

We have pretty much the same camper. Ours is a 2014 Rockwood A127TH. Looking forward to seeing where you take yours. Foy

Terrific blog! Love the elderly LR! I've been through Valentine, NE and Newcastle, WY in recent years and hopefully you'll be headed for western Montana soon. And that fuel system problem is a classic vapor lock, it seems. Hoping the tin can insulation remedied it. An even simpler...

Duh-Oh! Agnes! The Wandering Hurricane which would not end! Whenever I see 1972 and flooding in the Appalachians, I think of Camille. Further reading last night reminds me Camille's impact track was very narrow and the area receiving exceptional rainfall was very small--hardly affecting the...

Regarding the high water marks on the Potomac at Great Falls and how much rain must have fallen: I suspect each mark was from tropical storm or hurricane events. I'd bet my paycheck the 1972 event was Hurricane Camille. Down to the south at the head of the Shenandoah Valley Camille dumped 30"...