Run Away Day...31ª

Mid morning yesterday, I sent a text to Pam about the fall colors, a tree at Water Canyon, that we always watch in the fall and didn't she have one last notice to put up at Freeze Out Saddle...She came back with, "Do I hear road trip in your voice?"...Two hours later, snacks and beverages were packed and we were on our way...For those of you that don't know our county, Water Canyon and Freeze Out Saddle are some distance apart...In both our heads, I'm sure this was already turning into two road trips.

Colors along the Imnaha River

Roadside Color

As always it was a time for us to unwind, reconnect and reminisce, especially after her busy, time consuming, summer job...The winding road to Imnaha is best driven slowly and while snacking on apples and cheese, we discussed the Imnaha Tavern and lunch...Our road trips always include food...We followed the Imnaha River to Freeze Our Saddle turn off, then traveled about 4 miles up a one lane road to the trail head, a "bowl" surrounded by ponderosa pine trees...No views from here, but a peaceful, quiet spot meant for relaxing.

Trail Head

I love Ponderosa Pines.

Mid afternoon found us back in Imnaha, hamburgers ordered, small glasses of beer in front of us...The HB's were served up with fresh Imnaha tomatoes and sweet mild onions, the meat patties were pink inside and juicy, not "hockey pucks" that have become the norm.

Before Burgers, we pose with one of the "wooden Indians."

Our tummies full, headed home, we took one more side road up Rail Canyon, where up on top you can see far and wide...Clouds were building now and a storm looked imminent, it was time to return home...Hope you enjoyed our "Run away day," Hugs To All...OWAV:)