Today we headed south for a couple of the scenic byways in our National Geographic book. Mesa Falls Scenic Byway was well marked. We went in from Ashland at the south end and skipped the 12 miles of heavily logged forest at the north end. The beginning--across Montana wheat fields--was less than inspiring, but then the road plunged down into a wooded canyon of the Warm River and up the other side. Great view from the overlook.
Lower Mesa Falls required more of a hike to get close than we had time for. Worth going back. Upper Mesa Falls ($5 fee) had a walk that went along the gorge and right to the edge of the falls. The sun was shining and the rainbow was breathtaking.
We cut across country to a second scenic byway, but nothing today was anywhere near as spectacular as yesterday. And we were pretty tired after yesterday's spectacular switchbacks, so we headed along the Teton Valley toward Salt Lake City. Beautiful setting.
Heated the tuna hot dish I had brought from home for our dinner. It was still frozen the first night, and last night we stopped at a local bar and grill at Columbus with great home made soup and chicken fingers.
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