September 4th ~ Salmon River Scenic Byway
Salmon River Scenic Byway – Sawtooth Mountains in background
*Our camp at Wagonhammer Campground (North Fork, ID) was lovely with our site right on the water.
The Salmon River runs right beside Wagonhammer Campground
By the time we pulled out on the morning of the 4th, we had the place to ourselves. There is definitely a plus to traveling after Labor Day weekend.
Practically a ghost town the day after Labor Day
Salmon River Scenic Byway – Following US Highway 93 from North Fork, Idaho through Salmon and on to Challis, where we turned onto Idaho State Highway 75.
Map of Salmon River Scenic Byway
Salmon River Scenic Byway
On the drive, we experienced another picture postcard day; gifted with a variety of stunning scenery, blue skies, warm weather, and empty roads.
Salmon River
This area is renowned for fly fishing, white water rafting, hiking, kayaking and simply enjoying the natural beauty.
Along the way we crossed the 45th parallel which is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.
Catching up with Jan and Mark (my sister and brother-in-law), we took a few minutes to admire the Salmon River that we had been following for most of the day.
Mark and Jan
And the journey continues…
Coming next: Stanley, Idaho ~ Redfish Lake and Stanley Lake
GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful that our skies are no longer smoke-filled and that we can more fully appreciate the beauty of Idaho.
A Note From Abroad 
I’m so glad you too are enjoying yourself 🙂
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Thanks Roger, we always do!
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Great country up there…..
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We thought so too.
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*sigh* It’s bittersweet to see the wonder of your RV journeys. Some of my most special memories are my extended trips in my vintage Toyota Dolphin Class C RV. Adventure on Joanne and Tim!
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Maha, I’m so glad that you were able to explore and see as much as you did in your Dolphin. RVing has brought us both so much joy.
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Looks beautiful! I hope I can do the same as you guys one day 🙂
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I hope so too. Our travels have brought us so much joy.
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Stanley is one of Laura’s favorite places in Idaho.
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Lovely area. We were surrounded with natural beauty.
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The River of No Return Wilderness and Lost Trail Pass seem to indicate some traumatic events in this area’s past – I’m glad your time there was so idyllic
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Possibly referring to the Lewis and Clark trail where many pioneers struggled or lost their lives trying to make it over the mountains in search of gold or a new life.
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Love the post. It is a beautiful road. Thanks for the great pictures!
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Thank you Greg and welcome to our blog.
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