Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.
Y Knot Winery is near the Snake River in the charming small town of Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Known for being one of the most treacherous river crossings of the Oregon Trail, it is now known for its winery, golf course, and thriving downtown. The city was established in 1871. It was about a 3.5 hour drive from McCall, ID to Glenns Ferry.
McCall is a mountain tourist town that is located at the southern end of Payette Lake. It is an all-season destination for outdoor activity with good winter snowfall at an elevation of 5,021 feet.
Riggins is known for it’s rafting, kayaking, hunting and fishing. Located in the northwest section of Idaho, north of Boise, deep in a canyon at the confluence of the Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers.
Kamiah (cam-e-eye), Idaho is along the Clearwater River and Highway 12 in the northwest part of the state. The locals say the area is know for river rafting, fishing and hunting. From Missoula it was about a 3.5 hour scenic drive.
A flooded and closed Yellowstone is not what we expected for the 150-year anniversary. Spring snow melt followed by a couple of snow storms and a whole lot of rain led to record high water levels.
Last Updated: June 22, 2026
Montana is one of the largest and least populated states in America — and one of our absolute favorites. On this leg of our Pacific Northwest loop, we pushed east from Walla Walla, Washington through northern Idaho before crossing into Big Sky Country. We would have loved to revisit Glacier and Yellowstone, but with New England fall foliage and a Florida winter on the horizon, we had to keep moving. What we did find along the way — a hidden ghost town, a cave carved by ancient seas, and a sandstone pillar signed by Lewis and Clark — more than made up for it.
