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10 day Daddy-Daughter road trip

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I just returned home from a week long trip to North Central Idaho where I grew up. It was just my 3.5 year old daughter and myself. The drive was pretty brutal but she actually did pretty good considering I put just shy of 2000 miles on my truck. I hadn't been home with her since she was 6 months old. There was plenty of firsts this trip for sure. I hope she remembers some of it! I know I will!!  Some of you guys will be familiar with this area. 
 
Coming over the top of the Whitebird Hill looking at the Grangeville Prarie
 
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There were a couple of NASTY snow squawls across the Gville Prarie. I wouldn't want to get caught in one of these bad boys! I've never seen something like this surrounded by Blue sky
 
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A typical Idaho road on GPS. This one happens to be the Greer Grade where Hwy 11 leaves Hwy 12
 
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My daughter near Aquarius campground on the Northfork of the Clearwater River. I grew up in this same area....was awesome watching my own kid play there. 
 
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First time on a 4-wheeler
 
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There were a ton of awesome waterfalls up there this time of year from the Runoff
 
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First time meeting Great Gma
 
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Playing in my parents backyard...the same one I grew up in
 
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First time roasting a weenie on a real campfire 
 
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City park in Orofino Idaho
 
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First time driving a boat...even if it was on the trailer she had fun
 
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More 4-wheeler riding
 
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Stopped by Rome Station on the way home...Strip is dry and in good shape. They have 87 ethanol fuel available for about $4.50 a gallon. If nothing else they have a bathroom and some snacks if you find yourself in that area and needing a break. 
 
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I decided to play with my Drift a little bit. The editing on this is really lame but you get the idea. 
 
My attempt at some nature video using my Drift camera. Watch in High Def and full screen if your connection allows it. 
 
 
Like I said... what an amazing trip! It's tough to do these types of things when you live in the city. I am going to try harder to get to the mountains more often. I had forgotten how awesome it is growing up where you don't have to worry about getting hit by a car or snatched up by someone.
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Great trip and photos Joey -

ED in MO

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Priceless! Do as often as practical, everything else can wait. Trust me, they grow up soooooo fast. :(

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Thirty years ago this spring my four year old son and I drove back togeather from the tri cities area in Washington state back to Mn. Just the two of us also. It was quite a trip. I'll have to ask him what he remembers of it. And yes they do grow up fast. Looking back, it seems like those 30 years went by way to fast. Enjoy them as much as you can, while you can. Maybe you've heard of the song by Harry Chapin called Cats in the Cradle. It sure is true! Jim

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Same as the other guys have said Joey.  My very best memories growing up were the road trips my dad and I took.  From the road trips to Chicago every couple weeks to pick up a new building when I was 5, to the 5 month long wander the states and see where the road brought us trips when I was 14-17, every mile is burned into my memory. 

 

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Awsome Joey, keep it up.  Next time a flying father/daughter trip to ID?

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That would be awesome Randy. I am going to have to learn how to pack lighter though. I had most of the interior of my Double Cab Tundra full and a sled, stroller, and tricycle in the back.

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I hear you; sometimes the little ones take more gear than the adults.  You may have to employ a ground support vehicle!

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I hear you; sometimes the little ones take more gear than the adults.  You may have to employ a ground support vehicle!

 

Or we need to get off our butts and get the belly pod issue straightened out and on the market!  I can haul alot more than I have room to carry right now.

 

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Cool post Joey! Thanks for sharing!

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