Tag: Mountains
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Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway. Spectacular scenic drive in Wyoming!
Welcome to the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway drive! We’re kicking off this beautiful journey around 4000 feet above sea level, just outside Lovell, Wyoming. From there, we climb up into the majestic Big Horn Mountains, reaching almost 10000 feet! After soaking up some alpine views, we’ll make our way back down to the charming…
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Pioneer Mountains Scenic National Forest Byway – Gorgeous Montana Scenic Drive!
Enjoy this relaxing drive on the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway in Montana! We start at the South end of the byway and highway 278 and drive the approximately 43 miles North to the small town of Wise River. Along the way enjoy the winding route through the hills, forests and meadows of the Pioneer Mountains!…
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Big Sheep Creek Backcountry Byway – Beautiful scenic drive in rural Montana!
In this stunning Montana scenic drive we venture off the beaten path and take the Sheep Creek Backcountry Byway through a variety of glorious landscapes. We pass through National Forest, BLM and private ranch land. The Big Sheep Creek Backcountry Byway is a picturesque route nestled in the rugged landscapes of southwestern Montana. Stretching a…
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Chief Joesph Scenic Byway – Breathtaking Scenic Drive in Wyoming!
In this scenic drive we start at about 9000 in elevation feet from the Beartooth Highway and head down to Cody Wyoming at about 5000ft in elevation. Along the way we follow the Clark Fork of the Yellowstone River with great mountain and canyon views. About this scenic route….The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is a…
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Beartooth Highway Spectacular Scenic Drive – With area information and history!
In this video, we’re embarking on an epic journey along one of the most breathtaking routes in America — the Beartooth Highway. We get started just outside of Red Lodge, Montana, and follow U.S. Highway 212 to an elevation of nearly 11,000ft before heading down into Cooke City, Montana, which is just outside the NE…
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Sacajawea Historic Byway – Fascinating Scenic Drive in Idaho!
On this historic & scenic route we begin just outside Salmon, Idaho and head Southeast on Idaho Hwy 28 and 22 until we arrive in Dubois, Idaho. Along the way we learn about several historical sites and take a side trip to Lemhi Pass and then down the Lewis & Clark Backcountry Byway. Whether you’re…
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Salmon River Scenic Byway Idaho Scenic Drive – (Stanley to Salmon)
In this video, we embark on one of the most scenic drives in Idaho and the American West. The Salmon River Scenic Byway offers a diverse range of landscapes. Our journey begins in Stanley, where lodgepole pine forests stretch right to the edge of the Salmon River. As we head north toward Challis, we transition…
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Sawtooth Scenic Byway Idaho Scenic Drive – (Ketchum to Stanley) 4k HDR
In this video, we make the scenic drive on Idaho State Highway 75 Northbound from Ketchum to Stanley via Galena Summit and the Sawtooth Valley. Beginning just north of Ketchum, we head into the forest and up towards Galena Summit at 8,700 feet. Prior to the summit, we get stunning views of Sun Valley to…
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YellowJacket Lake Campground – Idaho
One of the most remote and peaceful drive-in campgrounds I have ever been too. It’s peaceful for a reason because it takes some effort to get to. Yellowjacket Lake is about a 50 mile drive on gravel and unimproved forest roads. I would not do this drive with out a vehicle that has good clearance,…
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Towers Sunrise Hike
Torres Del Paine National Park – Patagonia, Chile I did this hike in March 2022 on a clear morning from Chileno Camp to the Towers Viewpoint. We stayed in tents that are placed on wooden platforms which are built into the side of the ridge above the river. It was an interesting place to spend…