Day 24 coulter bay to Dubois Wyoming. 70 miles
I must say I love Wyoming. Wide shoulders on the roads and tailwinds! And the beauty is incredible. Started the day in freezing temperatures and made my way south along the Tetons. Then I turned east to Moran junction then up the Togwotee pass. Wow this was beautiful! Climbed to 8900' to a green meadows and plateau before the final climb to 9500'. Peaks everywhere but very cold with the wind. I guickly ate half my sandwich and bar and sped off down the pass with a tailwind all the way to Dubois. I was so surprised by how cute this town in which is nestled in the Red Hills and the wind River peaks on the wind River. We found ghetto camping at an RV park. Cold night will let me sleep well for another day of riding my bike. I'm having so much fun!
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
July 12 day 23
Day 23. West Yellowstone to Coulter bay on Jackson lake in the Teton National park. 90 miles
Went through the gate at west Yellowstone at 6 am and 30 degrees. Very cold but needed to get a jump on the traffic through the park. With no one at the gate I quickly entered the park and made my way along the Madison River looking for animals. With the cold and fog rising, this made a very beautiful ride but my feet froze. By 8:30 I was past the turn to old faithful and made my way to west thumb on Yellowstone lake. But then the rode to the south entrance narrowed to no shoulder so I rode as fast as I could over the continental divide 3 times and then down a huge hill to then entrance. Met t and l for lunch then they said the best camping was at coulter bay another 17 miles. Now worries fore I had a great Wyoming shoulder and amazing views of the Tetons all the way. When I arrived at the Aliner, t and l were on a walk. Soon they returned to tell me the story of the bear the just saw. Scared the begeegezes out of my sis and we sat for hours laughing at her story.
Went through the gate at west Yellowstone at 6 am and 30 degrees. Very cold but needed to get a jump on the traffic through the park. With no one at the gate I quickly entered the park and made my way along the Madison River looking for animals. With the cold and fog rising, this made a very beautiful ride but my feet froze. By 8:30 I was past the turn to old faithful and made my way to west thumb on Yellowstone lake. But then the rode to the south entrance narrowed to no shoulder so I rode as fast as I could over the continental divide 3 times and then down a huge hill to then entrance. Met t and l for lunch then they said the best camping was at coulter bay another 17 miles. Now worries fore I had a great Wyoming shoulder and amazing views of the Tetons all the way. When I arrived at the Aliner, t and l were on a walk. Soon they returned to tell me the story of the bear the just saw. Scared the begeegezes out of my sis and we sat for hours laughing at her story.
July 11 day 22
day 22 rest day.
Woke to rain and new snow in the park. Neede to layover a day so this was the perfect day to explore the park. Weather kept some of the crowds down so we went up to the mammoth hot springs and around to the Yellowstone canyon. So much diversity in this park. Everyone needs to explore Yellowstone at some point in their life. Beautiful.
Woke to rain and new snow in the park. Neede to layover a day so this was the perfect day to explore the park. Weather kept some of the crowds down so we went up to the mammoth hot springs and around to the Yellowstone canyon. So much diversity in this park. Everyone needs to explore Yellowstone at some point in their life. Beautiful.
July 10 day 21
day 21 quake lake to West Yellowstone. 30 miles
There was a lot of lightening and thunder and rain last night. In addition such cool temps "made" us sleep in to 9:30am. Well I guess we all needed it. It got myself going and rode the 30 miles in the rain to west Yellowstone or to our camp 3 miles north. Finished the ride around quake lake then past hegben lake dam then around hegben lake. Rain keep me from seeing the mountains but I knew they were there. We still had time in day to go into park in the rain to see the sights. Finished by seeing Old Faithful do her thing then into town for pizza. Yum.
There was a lot of lightening and thunder and rain last night. In addition such cool temps "made" us sleep in to 9:30am. Well I guess we all needed it. It got myself going and rode the 30 miles in the rain to west Yellowstone or to our camp 3 miles north. Finished the ride around quake lake then past hegben lake dam then around hegben lake. Rain keep me from seeing the mountains but I knew they were there. We still had time in day to go into park in the rain to see the sights. Finished by seeing Old Faithful do her thing then into town for pizza. Yum.
July 9 day 20
Happy birthday sis! July 9 day 20 Virginia city to quake lake visitor center.
Today was tamara's birthday so we started by signing to her and after I took off for Ennis, they went to old Virginia city for breakfast. I went over a pass into Ennis for a quick stop. Down the pass gave me awesome views of the Madison River valley. Then the headwinds hit and I battled the 25-30 mph winds for 45 miles. Finally arrived at the Quake lake visitor center where an earthquake in 1959 caused a landslide that killed many campers along the Madison River then damned the river to make the new lake. We found camping at beaver creek campground, celebrated Tamaras birthday and played Farkel where I let her win for her birthday. Good times!
Today was tamara's birthday so we started by signing to her and after I took off for Ennis, they went to old Virginia city for breakfast. I went over a pass into Ennis for a quick stop. Down the pass gave me awesome views of the Madison River valley. Then the headwinds hit and I battled the 25-30 mph winds for 45 miles. Finally arrived at the Quake lake visitor center where an earthquake in 1959 caused a landslide that killed many campers along the Madison River then damned the river to make the new lake. We found camping at beaver creek campground, celebrated Tamaras birthday and played Farkel where I let her win for her birthday. Good times!
July 8 Day 19
July 8 day 19 Bannack state park to Virginia city 78 miles
Well we went from one ghost town to another. Left Bannack and quickly arrived to Dillon where I had a second breakfast at the truck stop. Beautiful ride with only one small pass to achieve before Dillon. Then I traveled though ranch country until the road narrowed near Alder on the Alder creek which was old gold mining gulch. I quickly arrived to the old ghost towns of Nevada city and Virginia city just in time to get a shower before the showers. Our cousin Nancy and her husband Daryl met us for some great visiting time to catch up on life. Soon it was time for bed in the cool air.
Well we went from one ghost town to another. Left Bannack and quickly arrived to Dillon where I had a second breakfast at the truck stop. Beautiful ride with only one small pass to achieve before Dillon. Then I traveled though ranch country until the road narrowed near Alder on the Alder creek which was old gold mining gulch. I quickly arrived to the old ghost towns of Nevada city and Virginia city just in time to get a shower before the showers. Our cousin Nancy and her husband Daryl met us for some great visiting time to catch up on life. Soon it was time for bed in the cool air.
July 7 Day 18
July 7 Day 18 Sula to Bannack Montana 88 miles
Today started with a climb up to lost trail pass then to chief Joseph pass. Nice shoulder on the road and little traffic made a beautiful climb to 7400'. Then a quick descent into the big hole valley. Big mountains on all side kept me entertained. Stopped at the Big Hole National monument where Nez Perce were slaughtered by Calvery because they would not sign a treaty to reduce the size of their reservation. Sorrow...The ride continued to Wisdom then to Jackson then to Bannack state park which is an old mining town and now an amazing ghost town. We ventured into old buildings and saw the gallows where they hung the road agents. So cool was this old place in history! Everyone to to Bannack Montana, you will not be sorry.
Today started with a climb up to lost trail pass then to chief Joseph pass. Nice shoulder on the road and little traffic made a beautiful climb to 7400'. Then a quick descent into the big hole valley. Big mountains on all side kept me entertained. Stopped at the Big Hole National monument where Nez Perce were slaughtered by Calvery because they would not sign a treaty to reduce the size of their reservation. Sorrow...The ride continued to Wisdom then to Jackson then to Bannack state park which is an old mining town and now an amazing ghost town. We ventured into old buildings and saw the gallows where they hung the road agents. So cool was this old place in history! Everyone to to Bannack Montana, you will not be sorry.
July 6 Day 17
Day 17 Missoula Montana to Sula Montana 80 miles
Left Missoula in a drizzle which ended up full on rain by the time I arrived in Lolo. So I waited out the storm at a truck stop drinking truck stop coffee. Yum! Then the clouds broke and I rushed south through the beautiful bitterroot valley trying to stay ahead of the rain. Peaks going up to 10,000' to my right kept me engaged for the ride. Then the road narrowed and I cruised to Sula where we had a great RV site for $20 with fantastic showers. Awesome day.
Left Missoula in a drizzle which ended up full on rain by the time I arrived in Lolo. So I waited out the storm at a truck stop drinking truck stop coffee. Yum! Then the clouds broke and I rushed south through the beautiful bitterroot valley trying to stay ahead of the rain. Peaks going up to 10,000' to my right kept me engaged for the ride. Then the road narrowed and I cruised to Sula where we had a great RV site for $20 with fantastic showers. Awesome day.
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