8/12 – Stretch Break at the Park
186 miles. I was tempted to go farther to a campsite Voni recommended in Libby, MT, but I’m glad I went with relatively low mileage today. Plenty of time to enjoy Glacier National Park, and I rolled into CSer Art’s home at a reasonable hour. He invited me along...
8/11 – Chance Convention of Kindred Spirits
312 miles. I was going to leave the Choteau City Park & Campground, but took the ranger’s advice and rounded the bend to the tree-shaded side. Two BMW motorcycles were parked there, along with a bicycle, car, and camper. I’m glad I stopped after all, and met Voni and...
8/10 – Only for one
204 miles. Round-trip today. Just me, the miles, and Tetons. Tee hee, Tetons. I passed more than one hitchhiker on the return leg. They stayed in my mind, as if they’d actually hitched a ride. Scooting isn’t so hard....
8/9 – Moose Tracks
Alice and I took her car to Yellowstone today, she’s a fantastic guide! Old Faithful: check. And a fun family BBQ with their friends in the evening....
8/8 – It’s All So Beautiful
163 miles. Nope, not even going to try to draw scenery from today. Beartooth Pass, Rt 212 from Red Lodge, MT to Cooke City, MT, can only be experienced. Temps drop quickly at altitude, especially after being rained on. I gratefully rolled into the hands of Alice and Mike,...
8/7 – My Outdoor Life
213 miles. Epic day today. Thank you to Deerhaven Lodge for the superb breakfast, it was great to start the day chatting with climbers and riders and backpackers. $2 showers available at Ten Sleep Brewing Co., thanks to Elena for the tip. Also, I met the wonderful Shreve, of Vespa...
8/6 – Overheard Bikers
262 miles, and farewell, Sturgis. It was sad to leave ‘motorcycle camp’ with Sash and Steve, but good to be on the road again. I rolled in with the setting sun and pitched my tent just past Buffalo, WY, in Bighorn National Forest. In spite of my fears that...
8/5 – Bye, behind the Drome
Rained out of the Biker Belle ride today, but I stopped by the Wall of Death to say farewells. I don’t feel like farewell is the right word though, for all the people I’ll miss but see again another day. However, I’m about Sturgis’ed out!...
8/4 – Small Displacement Big Adventure
At a scenic stop near Mount Rushmore, I’d heard a couple was riding across the country on two Honda Trail 90s. Guess who I found pulling out of a gas station near Keystone? They waved enthusiastically at the turn, I just had to pull over to meet them. Commence...
8/3 – Bus beer to the Chip
Hunting wifi and riding Spearfish Canyon today. In the evening, I joined the friendly Canadians from the next door cabin on a converted school bus to the Buffalo Chip. Free wristband and Lynard Skynyrd, woah life is crazy....