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Idaho Adventures 2021. Part 2. Alaska Basin Trail and Darby Wind Caves.

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 When 2021 started, I had visions of the pandemic ending, life getting back to normal, and new hiking destinations. It is now September 2021. The pandemic is still raging. Life is not back to normal. And, instead of new hiking destinations, Leti and I tried out tried and true hiking destinations with new hiking buddies. This proved to be a great idea. :) Before starting this blog, please note that a majority of the pictures are from Rob. Letizia donated pictures as well. And, I took two.  🥾🥾🥾🥾 Alaska Basin Trail. Length: 15 miles. Elevation Gain: 3,100 feet. Date Hiked: September 2, 2021 The Alaska Basin Trail is a lollipop trail. I gave it four boots out of five boots because it was a tad smokey and the trail at the end was a little too long for my liking. The trail, however, was really beautiful especially after we (Leti, Rob, and I) ascended the staircase. The views of the Tetons and Table Rock were practically perfect. And, because we hiked along a high mountain plateau, we co