Lamoille Canyon

There are quite a few things to do and see around Elko NV, but my main reason for choosing to stop in Elko was to drive down the Lamoille Canyon.

start of Lamoille Canyon drive

cliff side of Lamoille Canyon

It was a beautiful sunny day, and despite my leading Betty on a death march yesterday, she was game to take a short hike along a nature trail.

Betty with walking stick at trail head

This was a great hike, and we had the whole trail to ourselves. The highlight was the lake created by the beaver dam.

lake formed by beaver dam

beaver dam

After coming out of the canyon, we drove on a short distance to see the quaint town of Lamoille.

church in Lamoille

farm land in Lamoille

We could have even stayed in Lamoille as there was a hotel. We could even have arrived at the hotel via horse -- notice the livery.

hotel in Lamoille