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We started the day at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, which was much more extensive than I had expected.

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial features stone signage, pathways, and landscaped areas with trees and informational plaques.A stone wall displays an inspiring quote about hope and ideals by Anne Frank, while above it, another portion of the wall bears the phrase But where there's hope, there's life.A bronze statue of a woman leaning forward with one knee on a chair is set within a stone archway, accompanied by a small vase of flowers on a ledge.A motivational quote by Heidi Thompson displayed on a beige plaque mounted on a stone wall next to large windows.

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Are any of my friends using retro.app for social photo sharing?

A QR code is displayed alongside the text @RSCOTTJONES RETRO.APP — PHOTOS WITH FRIENDS and a small profile picture of a man wearing sunglasses.
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I’ve been told there’s a growing rift in Canada, but I didn’t believe it until I saw it with my own eyes 😜

A street sign for Canada Rd is shown against a cloudy sky.
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Locals enjoying one of the (several) hot springs we passed on today’s drive. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

People are gathered around and in a rocky river area with a small waterfall cascading down a hillside covered with trees and dry grass.
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I had to stop to take a ton of photos of the Sawtooth Mountains during our drive towards Boise. 😍

A herd of black cattle grazes on a vast grassy field with wooden fences, set against a backdrop of rugged mountains under a cloudy sky.A vast grassy field with grazing cattle is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains under a cloudy sky.A rustic wooden fence encloses a grassy field with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.A dramatic sky looms over a vast, open field with sparse vegetation, leading to a distant mountain range.

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We stopped by the Sunbeam Dam site, which I believe is the first dam explicitly breached/removed to help native fish migration. (It’s a little hard to see, but the back third of the dam is missing, allowing the river flow freely on by.)

A river flows through a mountainous forested area featuring a natural rock arch over the water.A natural rocky bridge spans across a river flowing through a forested mountainous area.An informational sign provides historical details and photos about the construction, operation, and eventual decline of the Sunbeam Dam built by the Sunbeam Consolidated Gold Mines Company near Yankee Fork on Jordan Creek.

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We marked off Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS for Jen yesterday. It’s definitely among my “bottom 20” NPS units, but was glad she could finally get it done.

A wooden signboard marks the entrance to the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site managed by the National Park Service.A historical display board in a prairie setting describes the impact of buffalo extermination on Native American tribes, with teepees and cattle visible in the background.A wooden fence runs across a grassy field with trees and farm buildings in the distance under a cloudy sky.A large white two-story house with green shutters is surrounded by a white picket fence and has a wooden walkway leading to the front door.A plaque marking Grant-Kohrs Ranch as a National Historic Landmark is displayed near a winding gravel path surrounded by grass and trees under a cloudy sky.

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18 seconds of bliss from the shoreline of the Salmon River, along the appropriately named Salmon River Scenic Byway. It was a downright gorgeous drive.

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Really enjoyed this snack spot along the Salmon River today.

A clear river flows through a rocky, arid landscape under a blue sky with scattered clouds.A calm river flows alongside a dry, grassy hillside under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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I really want to hear the story about the incident that prompted this sign above this urinal.

A sign instructs users to be cautious when pressing the flush button because the toilets flush automatically.
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Well, that was a fun game. 😜 I didn’t know that coaches could agree to shorten a quarter in a blowout. Of course, my favorite 70-7 game was against that team from Tucson in 2020.

Arizona State football players and staff are gathered on the sidelines during a game against Morgan State, with the scoreboard showing Arizona State leading 70 to 7 in the third quarter.
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I did not expect a chance at seeing such a large constrictor here in western Montana 🤷‍♂️

A highway exit sign indicates Exit 208 for Route 1 leading to Anaconda and Opportunity.
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I think we found an appropriate place here in Butte, Montana to pre-game before the ASU season opener. #GoDevils

A vintage green sign with pink letters reading Sparky's Garage is mounted on a brick building above an entrance.Two people smiling and holding up glasses of beer inside a rustic bar or pub.

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Found a great little brewery in Spokane yesterday. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we did leave with some cans for tonight’s football game.

A brewing company named Humble Abode Brewing in Spokane, Washington, has an outdoor seating area with umbrellas and a bicycle parked nearby.A flight of five different beers from Humble Abode Brewing is served on a wooden table inside a cozy brewery.

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Today marks the start of my 40th (40th!!) season as an ASU football season ticket holder. Wowza, that’s a long time. #GoDevils

Two spectators wearing Arizona State University apparel pose and smile for a photo inside a brightly lit sports stadium filled with fans.
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Spent much of the day exploring some mountainous counties in northeastern Washington, and enjoyed a picnic lunch and walk along the Sherman Pass Scenic Byway.

A weathered wooden picnic table and bench are situated in a forest clearing surrounded by tall trees and a fallen log.A forest clearing with tall pine trees, young saplings, fallen logs, and a mountainous background under a cloudy sky.A winding gravel path cuts through a forest with tall trees and dense green foliage under a cloudy sky.

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Our route today required a free vehicle ferry across Lake Roosevelt.

A landscape view featuring a mix of green pine trees in the foreground and dry, hilly terrain with a river or lake winding through the valley under a cloudy sky.A stone sign for Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at Keller Ferry stands in front of a mountainous landscape with dry grass and scattered trees.A person in an orange helmet and jacket stands on the road near a black van waiting at a ferry crossing with signs indicating the Keller Ferry schedule.A vehicle and a motorcycle are crossing a body of water on a ferry, as seen from inside another car.A calm lake reflects the cloudy sky and surrounding forested hills, with a few leafless trees visible in the foreground.

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Columbia River views

Sunlight breaks through clouds, casting rays and illuminating a calm body of water beside a rugged, hilly landscape.Sunbeams break through clouds over a serene river with rocky and grassy banks in the foreground.A winding road runs through a dry, hilly landscape beside a wide river with a bridge spanning across it under a partly cloudy sky.A group of horses is running along the ridge of a dry, rocky hill under a partly cloudy sky.

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Punctuation matters:

❌ I’m in George Washington.

✅ I’m in George, Washington.

A welcome sign that reads WELCOME TO CITY OF GEORGE with an illustration of two cherries is mounted on a pole in front of trees and part of a red-roofed structure.A large sign welcoming visitors to George, Washington, claims it as the home of the 4th of July cherry pie, set against a backdrop of dry grass and trees.A large bronze bust of a historical figure is displayed outdoors near a parking lot with vehicles and a Subway restaurant in the background.

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Words roaring, pouring, and plunging are painted on concrete steps scattered with autumn leaves, with a person wearing black sandals standing at the bottom.