The reason this route is called the “Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route” is because that’s exactly what you see for most of the drive–trees, a lot of trees. Miles and miles of trees. And curves, don’t forget curves. It is indeed scenic, and makes for a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all drive, but after a while it all becomes a little monotonous. The scenery does change in one section of the route, around the town of Lowman, and a devastating forest fire is to blame. Once you leave Stanley, you leave behind the breathtaking views of jagged mountains and peaceful, glassy lakes. As I […]