Cataldo Mission

While on vacation last week, Hubby and I visited Old Mission State Park in Idaho. The first time that we visited (thirty something years ago), the park was undeveloped (no visitor fees; no visitor’s center) and we had small children with us.

It was just as interesting this time around, since I sure don’t remember everything that I saw from yesterday, let alone thirty something years ago!

Today, I will share photos about the Parish House. Since I have so many photos, the next blog post will show pictures of the Mission of the Sacred Heart…the oldest building in Idaho.

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

Love the detail here…a beautiful decorative door hinge!

Hubby and I walked the grounds, as we did when we had small children and they needed to stretch their legs. The park is a beautiful , serene place to walk. There are cemeteries and woods to explore, as well as open grassy areas with picnic tables.

While walking, we flushed out a moose. No photos…we were all surprised and the moose went his way, and we went ours.

If you are traveling, need a rest area and enjoy history, I recommended this little park!

9 responses to “Cataldo Mission”

quiltpaintcreate | September 22, 2019 at 2:11 pm | Reply

What a challenge to cook on that tiny stove with no counter space. Sounds like a fun day.

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- Laura | September 22, 2019 at 3:59 pm | Reply
  
  I wonder if they had some sort of side board/table that is no longer there? It certainly would be a challenge considering how many one might be cooking for! 🙂
  
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suesknitsandcrochet | September 22, 2019 at 3:40 pm | Reply

We enjoyed it as well when we visited there several years ago and did take a photo of that moose. 🙂

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- Laura | September 22, 2019 at 4:01 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Sue!
  We were told that the bull seems to be a permanent resident, but he has had family there. 🙂
  
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kathyreeves | September 22, 2019 at 6:30 pm | Reply

Lovely photos and a great history lesson too!

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- Laura | September 22, 2019 at 6:52 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you, Kathy! I enjoy history…especially when I can visit it! 🙂
  
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Quilted Pants | September 23, 2019 at 12:57 am | Reply

Fascinating! I love seeing how different styles from all over Europe gradually amalgamated and made use of US raw materials to develop building and living styles all your own.

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- Laura | September 23, 2019 at 4:53 am | Reply
  
  Thank you, Allison! I also like to see the different architectures from various places! 🙂
  
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