We spent a little time in Idaho mountain country on our summer roadtrip. We were in Owyhee County, up above 6180 feet.
Wildflowers were everywhere. This is rocky mountain soil, but the flowers are valiant. They thrive in spite of the conditions.
The roads were dusty, but the air was crisp and clear and the scenery was worth it.
Linking to Gemma's SCENIC WEEKENDS and Mary's MOSAIC MONDAY. Thank you!!
Oh, I love the photo of the small houses. Look so rural.
Posted by: Prem | July 31, 2013 at 10:07 AM
It is wonderful to see the views that you saw. Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | July 30, 2013 at 02:25 PM
Very pretty place. We will travel through Idaho ths October and I am looking forward to that~
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | July 30, 2013 at 09:50 AM
I'm interested in those houses - the one up the hill and the one by the road. Are they typical of Idaho? About the only thing I know of that state is from Mary Jane's Farm - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/
Posted by: Nan | July 30, 2013 at 09:32 AM
Beautiful place with so many different wild lowers.
Posted by: Rajesh | July 29, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Our prettiest wildflowers are gone by this time of year here in Southern California. But, I'm headed to Idaho next week! Maybe I'll see some of this beauty. Headed to McCall.
Posted by: Karen | July 29, 2013 at 08:07 AM
thank you so much for taking us to Idaho to see the wildflowers - I love seeing wildflowers from other countries, so different to ours.
Have a wonderful week and thank you for stopping by my blog today.
Posted by: Life Images by Jill | July 29, 2013 at 06:02 AM
I only know northern Idaho, close to the Canadian border, but it is a beautiful part of the country!
Posted by: Pondside | July 28, 2013 at 06:16 PM
The dryer the soil, the better some wildflowers do. Planting them in triple mix is just too rich as I've found out. Fantastic scenery on your trip.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | July 28, 2013 at 06:04 PM
Oh my, beautiful flowers for such dry conditions.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | July 28, 2013 at 05:37 PM
What a beautiful place to explore. The scenery and wildflowers are great.
Posted by: Carver | July 28, 2013 at 11:10 AM
You have done a very lovely trip ! In my head Idaho = the big potatoes we eated at the campside just out of the fire ... So good memories !
Posted by: Annie | July 28, 2013 at 07:14 AM
Beautiful landscapes Sallie. Bountiful wildflowers.
Posted by: Barb | July 27, 2013 at 07:55 PM
Love seeing all that color.
Posted by: Gaelyn | July 27, 2013 at 06:24 PM
so strange to see photos like this because it is both strange and similar to "my" world. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | July 27, 2013 at 03:17 PM
The alpine flowers are tough but beautiful an delicate looking. nice scenery too.
Posted by: diane | July 27, 2013 at 02:53 PM
Beautiful photos Sallie! The harshness of the growing conditions make the wildflowers all the more beautiful.
Posted by: Pat | July 27, 2013 at 12:35 PM
I can almost imagine living in one of those cabins way up in these magnificent "hills".
Posted by: Penny | July 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM
These photos remind me so much of the area in Colorado where out daughter lives. When we are there we often take an old unpaved road off into the country where we see lots of wildlife, beautiful flowers, old cabins and mining camps, cattle ranches, etc.
There's just something about the mountains!
Posted by: Lowell | July 27, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Beautiful scenery, Sallie! And the wildflowers are beautiful. Lovely photos and mosaic!
Posted by: Eileen | July 27, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Now that is what I call getting off the beaten path Sallie- but the scenery is beautiful and well worth it.
Posted by: Pam | July 27, 2013 at 08:57 AM
I traveled through Idaho when I was 2 1/2 years old. I haven't been back since, but these photos help memories to resurface. Lovely!
Posted by: Emily | July 27, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Lovely scenery! Does someone live in that old shack?
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | July 27, 2013 at 07:39 AM
I could live in that old house!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | July 27, 2013 at 07:09 AM
6200 feet never deters the beauty.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | July 27, 2013 at 06:39 AM
i'd like to visit idaho, i think!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | July 27, 2013 at 06:23 AM
Wow! So high! So scenic!! SO GREEN!!! SO different to most parts of OZ! I can almost feel a song coming on ...
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | July 27, 2013 at 04:33 AM
I lived in Washington for a few years when I was younger and one of my favorite things to do was drive up into the mountains. it's just so pretty there.
Posted by: that's the way the cornbread crumbles | July 27, 2013 at 04:18 AM
What a great place to explore - I'm sure there would be some good car parks there!
Like the Moon shots on the post before - there is a big Moon sitting at the top of my new post over on my other blog.
Cheers
Stewart M - Melbourne.
Posted by: Stewart M | July 27, 2013 at 02:33 AM
The mosaics are delightful, with so many flowers-and the views are spectacular!
Posted by: HAZEL | July 26, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Such magic scenery! Those wildflowers are so pretty together. Love all the greens in the first photo and the winding road passes an enchanting old building.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | July 26, 2013 at 11:36 PM
6000 ft - that is very high indeed.
Posted by: gerald | July 26, 2013 at 11:08 PM