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25.06B - Utah & Idaho

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    📍 Niagara Springs, ID 🏷️ 25.06B

    A lush green landscape features cascading waterfalls surrounded by vegetation, set against rocky cliffs under a blue sky.
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    📍 Perrine Coulee Falls, ID 🏷️ 25.06B

    A tall waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
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    📍 Shoshone Falls, ID 🏷️ 25.06B

    A series of majestic waterfalls cascades over rocky cliffs into a tranquil green pool below, set against a backdrop of rugged terrain and a clear sky.A waterfall cascades into a river surrounded by rocky cliffs, with a rainbow visible in the mist.

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    📍 Twin Falls, ID 🏷️ 25.06B

    A waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs into a flowing river below, surrounded by rugged terrain.A river cascades into a waterfall surrounded by rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.

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    This old dam on Salmon Falls Creek isn’t leaking—but the adjacent rocks are. Evidently, the water held in the reservoir has found some fractures in the rock, and is now slowly seeping out to the canyon downstream. 🏷️25.06B

    A large dam stands next to rocky terrain with sparse vegetation and a small waterfall.

    A scenic landscape features a rocky cliff with cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery.

    A lush green valley with a winding stream is nestled between steep rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.

    A large concrete dam with a curved wall is set against a rocky landscape with greenery at its base.

    A curved road runs alongside a body of water with rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.

    A rocky canyon landscape features a dam with water cascading down, surrounded by green vegetation and a stream running through the valley.

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    We stopped at Koto Brewing in Twin Falls to mark off an Idaho brewery for Jen. It’s named after a Japanese-American man who had built a successful cafe here but was interned at nearby Minidoka during WWII. Not only is the brewery named after Koto, but it’s even in the same brick building as his cafe. 🏷️25.06B

    A glass of Koto Brewing Co. beer sits on a wooden bar counter, with a blurred background featuring shelves and a decorative wall design.

    A poster for Minidoka National Historic Site is displayed on a wall, accompanied by informational plaques and historic photographs.

    A display on a wall features historical photographs and informational text, including an image of a child, a family portrait, and a café facade.

    A brick building houses Koto Brewing Co., featuring large windows and a streetlamp with banners promoting arts events.

    A brewery setup with large metal tanks is situated under a brick wall adorned with a poster depicting two illustrated faces and text.

    Three tacos filled with grilled meat, avocado, pickled onions, and greens are served with a side of green sauce, alongside a glass of beer on a wooden table.

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    The city of West Wendover is the only portion of Nevada legally in the Mountain Time Zone.

    Why? Well, because it has the closest casinos and weed dispensaries to metro Salt Lake, so it’s more connected to folks coming from Utah than from other areas of rural Nevada.

    Funny how that works…

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    A large cowboy statue named Wendover Will stands in West Wendover, Nevada, welcoming visitors downtown.
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    This art installation, just off I-80 along the Bonneville Salt Flat, is apparently called the Metaphor: The Tree of Utah. Uh yeah, sorta weird.

    Look, I’ve been to Pando, and if there’s any “tree of Utah,” it’s gotta be that one.

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    A tall, roadside sculpture featuring abstract fruit-like objects atop a pole stands against a vast desert backdrop with a vehicle parked nearby.
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    📍 Salmon Falls Creek, ID 🏷️ 25.06B

    A tranquil river winds through a lush, green valley flanked by steep, rocky cliffs under a cloudy sky.
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    Bonneville Salt Flats 🏷️25.06B

    A vast expanse of white salt flats stretches toward distant rocky mountains under a clear blue sky.A sign welcomes visitors to the Bonneville Salt Flats, highlighting its significance as a site for world land-speed record runs in Utah.

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    A morning in Bryce Canyon National Park

    It’s been a long time since I visited Bryce Canyon, so it seemed like a great spot to camp on my way to Salt Lake City. As per tradition, I arrived long after dark, so I’d only have a few hours in the morning in the park. I ended up driving each of the major viewpoints, snapping off some photos on my both my iPhone and Nikon Z5 (though I only brought my 24-50mm lens on the trip). Here are some of the phone shots.

    A vast landscape of unique, red rock formations and hoodoos stretches across a wide canyon under a clear blue sky.

    A tall, uniquely shaped rock formation stands prominently against a backdrop of forested terrain and distant cliffs.

    A stunning landscape showcases the unique rock formations and striking colors of Bryce Canyon under a clear blue sky.

    A breathtaking view of towering, jagged red rock formations resembling natural amphitheaters dominates the landscape.

    A breathtaking view of Bryce Canyon National Park showcases its unique red rock formations and hoodoos under a clear blue sky.

    A natural rock archway stands prominently amidst rugged, red-hued cliff formations, with a lush forest visible through the arch.

    A stunning landscape features layered red rock formations and hoodoos in a vast canyon with rugged terrain and distant plateaus.

    A stunning landscape of Bryce Canyon features orange hoodoos and cliffs under a clear blue sky.

    A stunning landscape features the unique red rock formations and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon under a clear blue sky.

    A stunning canyon landscape features a vast array of tall, narrow rock formations and spires, primarily in shades of red and orange.

    A stunning landscape features red rock formations and hoodoos with a vast, expansive view of the canyon and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

    A breathtaking view of Bryce Canyon National Park showcases its iconic red and orange hoodoos under a clear blue sky.

    A vast and colorful expanse of rock formations and hoodoos stretches across Bryce Canyon under a clear blue sky.

    A natural red rock arch surrounded by green pine trees in a canyon landscape.

    Smoke rises from a forested area in a mountainous region, indicating a wildfire amidst the scenery.

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    A helluva place to lose a cow. 🏷️25.06B

    A breathtaking view of Bryce Canyon's distinctive red rock hoodoos stretches across the landscape, creating a striking and intricate natural formation.
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    An (unfortunate) sign of the times? Delicate Arch as backdrop for a sketchy ATM. 🏷️25.06B

    A wall mural depicting a desert landscape with a prominent rock arch is set behind a pool table, bar stools, and a couple of vending machines.
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    New Costco soda sizes just dropped. 🏷️25.06B

    Four large storage tanks are painted to resemble cans of Monster Energy, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Coca-Cola.
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    Butch Cassidy’s childhood home. Stopped here to use the vault toilet. The sheriff in front of me pulled off too, I assumed to use the toilet, so I checked out the house first. Well, upon returning to the parking lot I saw that he had transported inmates to clean the now-closed facilities. 🏷️25.06B

    A rustic outdoor historical site features informational signs, a pathway leading to wooden cabins, and trees with a clear blue sky above.A rustic wooden cabin sits under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape.

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    This town’s identity revolves around hiking with quilts. No, really. 🏷️25.06B

    An entrance to Quilt Walk Park showcases a sculpture surrounded by trees and a grass path, with a wooden cart on the side.A statue depicts a seated figure in a hat, holding a large map, surrounded by trees and a plaque.

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    Built back when roads were still cool. 🏷️25.06B

    A road passes through a natural rock arch surrounded by desert vegetation and trees.
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    Look at these amazing contraptions!

    📍 Junction, UT 🏷️ 25.06B

    An old rusted truck has been transformed into a unique mobile home with a wooden cabin structure on top.A rustic, wooden cabin is creatively built on the back of an old truck, surrounded by greenery.

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    As a Phoenician, it’s always great to wake up in the cool pines in June. 📍 Bryce Canyon National Park 🏷️ 25.06B

    A silver car is parked at a campsite surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.
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    Wildfire smoke and blowing dust obscured all the great views around the Vermilion Cliffs/Lake Powell/Grand Staircase area, so no photo stops on my drive today /:

    As it is, with my late start, I’ll arrive at camp around 11pm. (I find it nearly impossible to show up before dark) 🏷️25.06B

    A long, empty road curves into a hazy landscape under a sunlit sky.
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