Fun time with Family

Zac and CJ and family invited us to go with them to Jim and Shirlee's cabin near Lava Hot Springs.  Zac need to finish up some plumbing, and they were going to cut some wood, and go for a ranger ride.  We said, "Sure"!  

We left about 5:30 am, and got there about 8:30 - it was kind of chilly, but pretty.  

They had the fire going, and we warmed right up.  Jim and Shirlee sure have a nice little cabin there.  It was so peaceful and relaxing. 

Finishing up some plumbing

Cutting and collecting firewood

Then we piled in the Rangers and rode up to Sedgwick Peak.  
Here is some info:  Sedgwick Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of (9,156ft) above the sea level, located in Bannock County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Idaho.

The road to the summit, located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, is gravel, rocky, tippy and bumpy at times. It’s called Road W. The road is usually impassable in winters. Great trail for experienced wheelers. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. The road has some steep sections and is very rocky in places and good tires and good brakes (for the descent) are crucial.

4x4 required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. Wet conditions may make for tough driving along the muddy road. At the summit there are a couple of communication towers. .

You can't see it from this picture, but looking south you could see the entire Cache Valley, from Preston to Logan, to Wellsville.  

This is looking East, towards, Grace, Idaho, and Soda Springs.  I thought maybe we could see the Tetons in the distance, but they were too far away. 

Me and Roger D. 

We had a great, relaxing time.  Thanks so much for the invite :)

 

If you can't see the video - click here. The boys took their motorcycles, and had a great time on the roads.  The cabin is located on the Thunder Mountain Land Owners Association property, and the roads, while gravel, are very nice.  The land where we went on the Ranger Ride is owned by the State of Idaho, and is very rocky.