The Awesome Delfinos

Yesterday was a full day. Our trip was from Nampa, Idaho to Sparks, Nevada.  The wiggles and I left early, the wife and teens leaving after she got off work. The twins and I had time to kill, figured we would stop every chance we got.  There were two stops at McDonald’s, first in Nampa and then again in Winnemucca. We stopped quickly by the back side of Deer Flat Nature Preserve and then traveled on to Marsing. We stopped at the park for more play and to chase ducks and butterflies. There was a four year old boy at the park next to the river, I think he just turned four as he was happy to let us know, time and again. Don’t know anything else about him except that he was four. His mother fished nearby, keeping an eye on the little guy at all times. Of course, Athena, our mini mom took him underwing the whole time we were there. Next we moved on down Highway 95 toward Oregon. When we arrive Scarlett realized that jumping from one side of the sign to the other meant she was jumpi...

 One of the best, but lesser known, attractions in the greater Boise Valley, is Cleo’s Ferry Museum. The Museum and Nature trail is  wonder to visit. Located along the Snake River just outside of Melba, Idaho rests this wonderful fairy trail. Within its boards you will encounter live peacocks, and have the chance to encounter other wild life, such as deer, beaver, foxes, snakes and more. The park itself is a wonderful collection of statues, artwork, signage, and sitting areas to enjoy the atmosphere. This has been a family favorite of ours for the better part of thirty years. Although there are other great things to discover in the Melba area this is one of the best. You can watch the video below to experience the whole nature trail. https://youtu.be/ZiYQgyeGpTU Enjoy! TheAwesome Delfinos Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok 

Today I took a couple of young men fishing.  Myself, I am not a fisherman at all, but I do enjoy sitting next to the river as much as they do. We pulled off Middleton Road just south of the Boise River. A small, well-beaten down trail led to the water’s edge. The concrete bridge sat next to an old wooden train bridge, no longer used and overtaken by the surrounding growth of plant life.  The concrete bridge was covered in spray painted grefetti, it blended in a hodgepodge of numerous colors with long elongated letters or crisp precise designs.  There was a large sand covered beach running along under the bridge, with a waterfront mini beach on each side. The guys reached picked a side and cast out. I snapped a few pictures for Facebook and TikTok and settled into a chair, just enjoying the 75 degree fall afternoon. A woman and her toddler came down the path and slipped off their shoes and waded into the River, even with one of the guys fishing on that side there was ample...