Northern Idaho

We stopped on the way out of Missoula for groceries and a new pair of sneakers for Quinn, whose feet never seem to stop growing. We also stopped at Lowes looking for some way to stop our drawers from popping open on rough roads.

There are fires burning just off of I90 west of Missoula, and we drove past an active fire area complete with helicopters dangling water buckets.

Fighting the fire

Fighting the fire

After a night in a quiet national forest campground we drove to Sandpoint, Idaho. My parents tried to move here when I was young, and I can understand why. It’s an idyllic little town set on lake Pend Oreille. It has what must be Quinn’s favorite beach ever – a train goes by every 20 minutes.

We spent the afternoon on a boat tour of the lake and swimming at the beach, and camped in an RV lot next to the park. Not the greatest of places to camp, especially with the constant rumble of trains, but you can’t beat the location.

One of Quinn's go-to toys for campgrounds

One of Quinn’s go-to toys for campgrounds

An osprey in her nest on a railroad bridge near Sandpoint, Idaho

An osprey in her nest on a railroad bridge near Sandpoint, Idaho

Captain Quinn

Captain Quinn

A beach with trains. What's not to love?

A beach with trains. What’s not to love?

One Response to 'Northern Idaho'

  1. Marcia says:

    Great photos!