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Is this a gorilla? 🏷️25.06B

Yes, it’s a gorilla. But AI says it’s a rugged cliff with irregular rock formations towers against a backdrop of a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Tonight’s night sky on the Kaibab Plateau. 🏷️25.06B

Lots of stars! The celestial kind, not the ego-filled ones.

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Kind surprised it’s taken me so long to stop at Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon, but finally made it happen. 🏷️25.06B

Waterfall in tall canyon
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My morning bumping around the Wasatch Range.
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A serene dirt path winds through a lush forest of tall, leafy trees under a clear blue sky.A mountainous landscape features a rocky peak, patches of snow, scattered trees, and a lift system running up the slope.A serene lake is surrounded by green hills and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.A majestic mountainous landscape is covered with dense green forest under a partly cloudy sky.

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Always make sure to apply your sunscreen evenly. 🏷️25.06B

Lizard with red blotches
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I also managed to visit two unvisited counties I had “orphaned” in Utah—Sanpete and Rich—officially completing the state. I’ve now finished 11 states and sit at 2110/3144 total counties on my quest.

(Dark green: newly completed; light green: revisits on this trip; blue: previously visited) 🏷️25.06B

A color-coded map of Utah's counties, with northern and most central counties in green and southern counties in blue.
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Marked off Utah on my State Capitol Building quest. Now at 46/50. 🏷️25.06B

A large neoclassical building with a domed roof, identified as the Utah State Capitol, stands behind a State of Utah sign under a clear blue sky.A beehive sculpture labeled INDUSTRY sits in front of a large, classical-style building with columns and a dome.A tall statue of a standing soldier is set against a monumental stone relief featuring an engraved figure, with flowers and plants in the foreground.

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We enjoyed our unexpected scenic drives through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks yesterday. A short visit, for sure, but always worth stopping in whenever and for however long you can. 🏷️25.06B

Steam rises from a colorful geothermal hot spring surrounded by forest.A serene landscape features a winding river surrounded by lush trees and a backdrop of towering, snow-capped mountains.A vast green meadow stretches toward a mountain range under a partly cloudy sky. ​A herd of bison grazes in a vast, green meadow with a forest and mountain backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

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And we also got to visit with some of our ASU football tailgating friends and check out their amazing new house in the Teton Valley, featuring great views of the western side of the Tetons. 🏷️25.06B

Four people are standing together and smiling in front of a painted backdrop with sky and landscape.
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We got to visit some of our favorite parkchat friends, which was really great. 🏷️25.06B

Four people and a dog are posing in front of the Yellowstone National Park sign.
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It’s time for Jen to fly home, but first a celebratory beverage for an excellent and productive four day weekend away. After dropping her off at the airport in a few minutes, I’ll start making my way home, camping a couple times along the way. Really enjoyed this trip! 🏷️25.06B

Two glasses of beer and two cans with colorful designs are displayed on a table in a brewery setting.
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Watch your step 🏷️25.06B

A person is standing over a transparent floor panel, labeled with a sign indicating they're on top of a nuclear reactor, surrounded by caution signs.
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📍 Lemmon Falls, ID 🏷️ 25.06B

A waterfall cascades down a moss-covered rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery and flowing water.A majestic waterfall cascades down a rocky, moss-covered cliff surrounded by lush greenery.A multi-tiered waterfall cascades over a rocky cliff surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.

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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.