Again we had an incredibly scenic drive from Logan towards Bear Lake on the Utah / Idaho border. There had been rain overnight and together with snow melt the river in the canyon was flowing rapidly - quite the sight and sound!

Over the mountains then and down to the valley containing Bear Lake, which was the bluest of blues. We crossed into Idaho and traversed the lake via a causeway and stopped in a little town called Montpelier which celebrated its position on the Oregon Trail, where the pioneers would have camped. We found ourselves talking to some historical re-enactors and eventually they did the 'living history experience' for us - life on the trail. It was very nicely done and interesting even if I felt a bit conspicuous - the whole thing just for us two!

Driving on, we looked out for the famous elk horn arch (see photo) and then ventured off on a side trip to see a spring that went from being inactive to active over a few minutes - hence the name 'periodic' or 'intermittent' spring. The road there was incredibly rough going and we nearly turned back several times as we bumped along further and further into the forest. At last we came to the trailhead with 3/4mile walk to the actual spring. The on / off was demonstrated via a tap, and we were not sure whether it was worth the effort or not.

As the skies around the mountains got darker and we saw distant lightening we knew we were in for some rough weather and sure enough the last few miles of today's trip were through pelting rain.

We are in a nice hotel, the Elk Country Inn, with handily a barbeque restaurant next door. We shared some delicious applewood smoked ribs. Perfect end to another brilliant day.