On the way to Idaho Falls

Photos of the trip, so far, to Idaho Falls for the 2015 IJJA Conference.

Above, Finally! Truck on and minutes away from heading out from the property. Stacy had said the night before, "I would really like us to be on the road by 8 am!" I said "no problem!" We pulled out at exactly.............. 9:03 am! Well....., I was close!

Above and below: Pulling off for a short break near Thompson Falls, Montana

Above and Below: After a while longer it was lunch time! Forget the hour time change going into Montana and Mountain time. We pulled off near a lake and enjoyed sandwiches Stacy getting the makings out and the lunchtime view out the big window. You know, this is the view in all the RV ads but in reality they're often hard to come by. It was a very nice lunch break view though. The haze was from still burning forest fires in the general area.

Our first night was at the Missoula, Montana, KOA. We had a very nice site with the swing, table and chairs. We had our dinner on the outside table, went for a walk in the area and after getting back sat outside for awhile.

Below: all packed up and ready to go we took some photos of the site the next morning just before leaving.

Below: taking a break at a rest area near Highway 1 in Montana off I-90. Highway 1 is a scenic byway that goes to Anaconda. Stacy and I have taken that road before, not this trip though.

Last photo for this post, Stacy driving and I got this passenger side view of the trailer in the rear view mirror and tow mirror.

I'll post more on the way back!

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