Bearmouth Rest Area, Interstate 90, Montana

I'm so glad I got a chance to stop at this rest area on a sunny winter day. This rest area is between Drummond and Clinton, Montana. The picture above is from the west-bound side of the rest area. From the Bearmouth historical marker: During the 1860's, Bearmouth, located across the river to the south, was a trading center for the gold camps of Beartown, Garner and Coloma, which were located in the hills near here. Bearmouth … [Read more...]

Echo Canyon Rest Area, Interstate 80, Utah

About 30 - 40 minutes east of Salt Lake City, Utah on Interstate 80, Echo Canyon is part of the Mormon Trail. This natural path through the mountains was used by Native American's for thousands of years before being used by explorers, European settlers, railroads, and now, Interstate 80. Click on a thumbnail image below to see full size images. PS; Have you visited this rest area? Share your impressions in the comments … [Read more...]