The Long Way

Places worth getting off the highway for, in the eleven western states

Hot springs, fire lookouts, county fairs, town festivals, and the scenic drives between them, each compiled from its own sources. Nothing is rated.

Contents

Out of Doors

  1. Hot Springs89Goldbug Hot Springs Trailhead, Hobo Pool
  2. Swimming Holes88Del Valle Swim Beaches, Cave Lake
  3. Trailheads45Franklin Falls Trailhead
  4. Rockhounding43Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
  5. Spring Water23Artesian Well Park, Headwaters Spring

The Road

  1. Scenic Drives165Gold Butte Back Country Byway
  2. Small Ferries26Gifford-Inchelium Ferry, J-Mack Ferry
  3. Train Rides29Georgetown Loop Railroad, Sky Railway
  4. Roadside Attractions87Galleta Meadows Sky Art, Big John Statue

Stay the Night

  1. Lookouts & Cabins293Big Meadows Cabin, Canyon Creek Cabin

Main Street

  1. Factory Tours160Carson National Fish Hatchery
  2. Flea Markets103Glasgow Stockyards, OCC Swap Meet

Farm & Vine

  1. U-Pick Farms69Cherry Hill Farms, Hood River Fruit Loop
  2. Wineries154Camas Prairie Winery, Chill Switch Wines

The Calendar

  1. Fairs & Rodeos324Routt County Fair, King County Fair
  2. Town Festivals676Gunnison River Festival, Rathdrum Days
  3. Holiday Celebrations67Old Fashioned 4th of July, Hub City Days
  4. Old-Time Music79Fiddletown Fiddlers' Jam

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The Eleven States

  1. Arizona146
  2. California390
  3. Colorado335
  4. Idaho264
  5. Montana489
  6. Nevada128
  7. New Mexico102
  8. Oregon363
  9. Utah140
  10. Washington328
  11. Wyoming187