July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014
On our way out of the City of Rocks we drive by its neighbor, Castle Rock State Park. This state park is a miniature version of the rock wonderland and is part of the same geological formation.
We continue our journey north for an hour and then stop at Minidoka Internment National Monument. Minidoka was one of the ten “relocation centers” where people of Japanese descent were moved during WWII. We walk the 1.6-mile loop around the site, but almost nothing remains from that era. A wooden guard tower and part of the perimeter fence have been reconstructed to reinforce that “relocation center” was a euphemism for prison camp.
Back on the road headed northwest towards Boise, we cross over the basalt-lined gorge of the Snake River. This reminds me that much of southern Idaho is covered in lava from past volcanic eruptions. Near Glenn’s Ferry, we see a sign for Three Island Crossing State Park and an Oregon Trail Interpretative Center. The museum is small but is a great excuse to stretch our legs. At this spot, pioneers on the Oregon Trail crossed to the north side of the Snake River. Depending on water level, this could be a very dangerous proposition. The ruts down the steep hillside are still visible.
Aimee wants to do laundry so we make an early stop and spend the night here in town.
On our way out of the City of Rocks we drive by its neighbor, Castle Rock State Park. This state park is a miniature version of the rock wonderland and is part of the same geological formation.
We continue our journey north for an hour and then stop at Minidoka Internment National Monument. Minidoka was one of the ten “relocation centers” where people of Japanese descent were moved during WWII. We walk the 1.6-mile loop around the site, but almost nothing remains from that era. A wooden guard tower and part of the perimeter fence have been reconstructed to reinforce that “relocation center” was a euphemism for prison camp.
Back on the road headed northwest towards Boise, we cross over the basalt-lined gorge of the Snake River. This reminds me that much of southern Idaho is covered in lava from past volcanic eruptions. Near Glenn’s Ferry, we see a sign for Three Island Crossing State Park and an Oregon Trail Interpretative Center. The museum is small but is a great excuse to stretch our legs. At this spot, pioneers on the Oregon Trail crossed to the north side of the Snake River. Depending on water level, this could be a very dangerous proposition. The ruts down the steep hillside are still visible.
Aimee wants to do laundry so we make an early stop and spend the night here in town.
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