Memorial Day-Burgdorf Hot Springs

We decided to spend our rainy Memorial Day up at the cabin.  Once we were up there, we decided we needed to go on a drive.  Our family loves to go out exploring new places and looking for wild life while enjoying a long drive.  There are many perks to a long drive; Allie usually gets in a nap, Blake and I get to chat and catch up, and we usually get lucky enough to spot wild life.  We decided we were going to attempt to get up to Bergdorf Hot Springs which is North-East of McCall.  We weren't sure if the roads would be open due to the cooler spring weather but we were going to try.

We started out the drive with large snow drifts on the sides of the roads; seriously it's May

We finally made it up to this quaint hot springs.  I was a little hesitant of my surroundings at first; it was a little shambled of a place,  but once we got out and into the hot springs Bergdorf grew on me and I was loving it

The hot spring is out in the middle of a meadow and it is just beautiful.  The owner said that deer, elk, and moose frequent the area.  It rained and poured on us the entire time we were swimming but it was so nice feeling the cool rain on my face while soaking in the hot pool

I didn't realize that you can actually rent out cabins up at Bergdorf.  This is now on our list to do.  It would be so fun to come up to a wood burning stove cabin for the weekend and to watch all the wildlife and enjoy the peaceful meadow and hot springs

After swimming at Bergdorf for a few hours we decided to head up the road to Warren, Idaho.  Blake and I had never been there and we wanted to check it out.   WOW...The welcoming sign says, "Heavy fine for killing cats, dogs, kids, adults, or even old timers."  WELCOME!!!

I was shocked to find that 1) People live in these type of conditions.  The houses were so run down and this town was like Little House On The Prairy 2) People enjoy living way out here.  3) People enjoy dressing like Little House on The Prairy with their bonnets and dresses.  

I was grateful to be leaving this little town and grateful for all my blessings as we drove home

I couldn't leave without getting a shot of the post office

Like always, we were able to spot a herd of elk on our way back.  A road trip is never complete for me without spotting some wild life.  It makes the trip for me:)