While we were parked in Island Park, ID, we went to see several things on this side of Yellowstone. First up was Earthquake Lake.
This is a lake formed because of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake back in 1959. The whole side of the mountain slid down and blocked the river.
This gigantic boulder was thrown all the way across the lake. It's now a memorial to the 28 people killed by the landslide.
You can still see some of the cabins that floated away that day.
And also the remains of a lodge.
On another day, we went to see Johnny Sack's cabin. Johnny was a German immigrant who built the cabin in 1929. Because of its uniqueness, it's now a National Landmark.
Johnny was a carpenter, who build everything himself.
I liked the coat and hat rack.
We interrupt this post because Diana is distracted again...
And then on another day, we went to Harriman State Park, where were did a little hike -
Looking for their main attraction, the Trumpeter Swan.
We also went to see Mesa Falls - first, the Upper Falls,
And then the Lower Falls.
We stayed at Red Rock RV when in the area and enjoyed seeing these same sites - I was particularly impressed with the springs that generated an entire river at Johnny's cabin.
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