July 1 Day 12

Day 12. Evergreen campground to White Bird. 80 miles

Another early start to beat the heat and get up big hill to New Meadows before the traffic is too much.  It was so nice to be rolling in the cool air.  Soon we arrived to New Meadows and we had coffe at the cute shop.  We met a Frenchman as we were leaving who was doing the Transamerica Trail race to Astoria.  He talked about the winds he had to battle.  Again I am thanful that I'm traveling west to east.  We were back on the awful highway 95 and grumbled as we road along the little salmon River.  Soon there was a turnoff near Pollack and even though there was a huge washout we had to carry the bikes over, at least we were off of highway 95 for a spell anyway.  Eventually the little salmon River dumped into the salmon River near Riggins.  We stopped for another water break then pushed on in the heat and yucky road to the lovely swift water RV park.  Nice place that was clean, had an awesome gazebo and was right on the river.  We had another restful afternoon with ice cream and yummy dinner that my sister prepared.  finally we fell asleep at sunset.