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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 29, 2018

Trying to find a semi-cool dark place to watch the meteors

The Perseids are coming up -- no moon -- great conditions for boondocking and stargazing. Except that the Eastern Sierra, my go-to location, is full of smoke and is not likely to be clear two weeks f...
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BizmarksMom
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Jul 30, 2018
The campsite you liked near Stanley is still there. Last week, it was smokey in the mornings, and clear by evening. I was up there to hang out and go to a music festival. It was spectacular. 80s during the day, 40s at night.

Take 75 up there through Ketchum. 55 out of Boise is closed off and on due to a wildfire.

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