More Penstemons and Wildflowers
in the Stanley and Mackay Area of Idaho

Oenothera caespitosa in mixed marble and limestone scree along Double Springs Pass road, north of Mackay, Idaho

Penstemon montanus, var montanus in marble scree at the top of Double Springs Pass near Mackay, Idaho.

Penstemon rydbergii favors a lush meadow with early summer moisture. Stanley Basin, central Idaho

Central Idaho scenery is unbeatable. Mt McGown mirrored in Stanley Lake.

A beautiful yellow paintbrush with lobed bracts at Pass Creek Summit near Mackay, central Idaho.

Allium anyone? A carpet of Allium acuminatum in stony soil along Stanley Creek road.

Aa! This type of chunky, rough, lava is found at Craters of the Moon National Monument near Arco. June is little too late for penstemons there. However the unique volcanic features and scenery are worth a side trip any time. Kids and grandkids ~love this place too. It is "out of this world"! There are plenty of nice footpaths too.

Page created July 17. 2006