Idaho Exposure

Hiking, Climbing, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing. Photos by Thomas Oetzell; idahoexposure.com


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IMG_6216.JPG6 viewsHenry's Fork of the Snake River; downstream from Upper Coffee Pot Campground.
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IMG_6218.JPG5 viewsPreparing to fly fish; Upper Coffee Pot Campground. We were very lucky to get this site, arriving well after dark on a Thursday night.
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IMG_6224.JPG6 viewsHenry's Fork is a world class trout fishery, especially known for its superb dry fly fishing.
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IMG_6230.JPG5 viewsUnfortunately, there had been numerous thunderstorms the past two weeks, and the fishing was not good when we finally got the opportunity to test our skills.
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IMG_6244.JPG5 viewsWe didn't see this bald eagle with any fish either. He watched the river from this tree above our campsite for several minutes, and then flew upstream.
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IMG_6248.JPG4 viewsGull patiently waits for dinner; Henry's Fork, just below bridge at Big Springs.
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IMG_6252.JPG4 viewsPorcelain Basin, Norris Geyser Basin.
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IMG_6253.JPG4 viewsPorcelain Basin, Norris Geyser Basin.
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IMG_6254.JPG4 viewsColloidal Pool, Porcelain Basin, Norris Geyser Basin.
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IMG_6256.JPG3 viewsPorcelain Basin, Norris Geyser Basin.
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