Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Kinda Gloomy Today in Mackay March 31 2010

A dry day in Mackay, Idaho, but totally cloudy and about 40 degrees. Mt. McCaleb from Smelter Avenue.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Big Lost River Downstream Smelter Bridge Mar 30 2010

Mackay Airport March 30 2010

This afternoon around 2 PM. Bob Diers used to have a Flying School in Mackay, but that is a historical sign now.

New Snow on Mt. McCaleb March 30 2010

We had snow overnight. Mt. McCaleb has new snow as seen from the Mackay Airport. Mt. McCaleb Cemetery can be seen on the right at the base of the mountain. 

Monday, March 29, 2010

Mackay Mansion March 29 2010

Mackay Mansion on the corner of Spruce and Elm was built in 1901 by the White Knob Mining Company. Currently owned by Frauenholz's.

Mackay Airport March 28 2010

Mackay March 28 2010

Snow all but gone on the Marinac's River Park Golf Course as seen from the Mine Hill above the Double Aerial Tramway Support

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Traditional Treasures March 27 2010

Dorothy Taylor rents the former Nickerson Texaco building for her Traditional Treasures Gift Shop on the corner of Custer aka Highway 93 and Main Street.

High Country Technology Park Road is officially named Stockman's Drive March 27 2010

The old road to the former Mackay Stockyards and Sale Barn is being improved to accommodate the new High County Technology Park. Former Mackay resident, Doug Sayer of Premier Technologies will be the first business (making hunting equipment). The old stockyards and sale barn have been razed. The building on the right belongs to John Powers.

Jim McKelvey Insurance March 27 2010

Jim McKelvey Insurance on Mackay's Main Street next to the Western Store between Salmon and Custer aka Highway 93.

Mt. McCaleb & Cedar Creek March 27 2010

Did you ever see a bluer sky? Mt. McCaleb and Lower Cedar Creek from the Mine Hill.

Mine Hill March 27 2010

Absolutely gorgeous in Mackay, Idaho this morning.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Lost River Electric Coop - March 28 2010

Lost River Electric Coop on the corner of Elm and Pine with a recent facelift of new windows and front siding.

Snow is Back March 26 2010

Marinac's River Park Golf Course from above the Double Aerial Tramway on the Mine Hill 10 AM.

Cossack on the Mine Hill March 26 2010

The Cossack as seen from just above the Alder Creek turn off the Mine Hill Road 10 AM.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Mackay and Lower Cedar Creek March 25 2010

Threatening rain and/or snow late this afternoon as seen from the Mine Hill.

Mackay Dam 93 Percent Mar 25 2010

Mackay Dam still looks iced over, but there is only 1 lone ice fishing hut out there this morning.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Hawk Soaring Mar 24 2010

Over the Big Lost River Smelter Bridge at 10:30 AM


Marinac's River Park Golf Course March 24 2010

The snow is really melting now. As seen from above the Double Aerial Tramway Support on the Mine Hill.

First Green Sign in Mackay Mar 23 2010

Searched and Searched for some green sign in Mackay and finally found this hardy weed along Smelter Ave.

Smelter Ave March 23 2010 4 PM

Former Stanley Johnson Place on Smelter Ave. which has Kid's Creek running along its back edge. Its For Sale.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Trying to Rain or Snow or Both March 22 2010 6 PM

Mt. McCaleb from Smelter Avenue this evening.

More Signs of Spring March 22 2010 6 PM

Note the changing Willow colors upstream from the Big Lost River Smelter Bridge at 6 PM.

Former Edrington-Pilash Building March 22 2010

The empty former Edrington-Pilash Building built in 1902 next to Wall's Home on Mackay's Main Street.

Mackay Main Street Shops March 22 2010

Gail McAffee's Shearz (brown building); empty building owned by Holmes; Spice of Life Bakery and Gift Shop owned by Blacks and managed by Oxley's; Mackay Main Theatre; and the Marjo (on the corner). Side of Ivies on the far right.

From the Saddle Gallery March 22 2010

Linda Ellwein's From the Saddle Gallery on the left of the Ireland Bank on Mackay's Main Street.

Marinac's River Park Golf Course March 22 2010

The snow beyond the Double Aerial Tramway Support on the Mine Hill continues to melt on the golf course.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Big Lost River Smelter Bridge March 21 2010 6 PM

Aerial Tramway Support March 21 2010

Note Marinac's River Park Golf Course in the distance - the snow is beginning to melt. Temperature this morning 36 degrees and hazy.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Gas Prices in Mackay March 20 2010

Gas at Sammy's on Highway 93 and Elm this afternoon was $2.97.9

Looking toward Mackay Dam March 20 2010

Taken from Mine Hill Road early morning. The Mackay Dam is on the other side of the smaller bluffs in the foreground.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Side of Western Store March 19 2010

Shadow signage on the side of the Western Store by the US Post Office Flag. Be sure to click on the photo to see a larger, clearer image.

Marinac's River Park Golf Course March 19 2010

Snow still covers the golf course here in Mackay as seen from the Mine Hill early this morning.

Mackay Mine Hill March 19 2010

The Mine Hill road has dried out. Beautiful day for a walk.

Mackay High School March 18 2010

Mt. McCaleb form Spruce Street March 18 2010

Big Lost River Smelter Bridge March 17 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Mackay Senior Citizen's Center Mar 16 2010

The Mackay Senior Citizen's Center on Cedar Avenue serves a hot meal twice a week on Monday's and Friday's at noon.

Mackay Dam 92 Percent Mar 16 2010

Sign in the window of Lost River Irrigation Office on Mackay Main Street.

Mackay Main Street Mar 16 2010

Taken at 10 AM from College Avenue. Note Custer County Sheriff Office and Vehicles on right

Mt McCaleb from Smelter Ave Mar 16 2010

Big Lost River Smelter Bridge Mar 16 2010

The Mackay Dam is currently at 92 percent, so it won't be long before they start letting more water in to the river below the dam.

Happy Mackay Goats March 15 2010

Hintze's goats along Houston Road enjoy a meal and the warm weather.


No Wind Today in Mackay March 15 2010

Mackay City Hall US Flag with the former Clock Cigar Store on Mackay's Main Street.

Aerial Tramway Supports March 15 2010

At the Alder Creek Turn on the Mine Hill. These former supports moved copper ore from the Empire Mine to the Smelter above the Big Lost River in Mackay.

First Robin in Mackay March 15 2010

Along Smelter Avenue.

Lots of Mud on the Mine Hill March 15 2010

Absolutely gorgeous morning in Mackay, Idaho even though the big thaw has begun.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Late Afternoon March 13 2010

At the end of Main Street with Salmon Ave. Lower Cedar Creek in the distance.

Sledding AGAIN on the MIne Hill March 13 2010

Mackay's Mine Hill had enough new snow early this morning for sledding AGAIN.