The Rocky Mountains

In Missoula Mont., 1836 miles into the trip.

Began the Rocky Mountain portion of the trip yesterday through the rugged mountains of Idaho and crossed over Lolo pass today. Yes, that is a picture of snow at the summit of Lolo pass.

Did you know that Idaho has the most white water rapids in the lower 48 states. Saw numerous rafters and kayakers yesterday on the Clearwater and Lochas Rivers.

Someone forgot to tell the geese they should stay off the road! Two days ago it was the cattle, yesterday geese.

Walked through a stand of old growth cedars today. The tree in the picture above is estimated to be 3000 years old. Absolutely amazing to walk amoung trees ranging in age from 1300 to 3000 years, makes you realize how our short time on Earth really is.

Lots of Lewis and Clark historical sites the last couple of days. Their journey was incredible, at the same time, it has been interesting learning about the Native American cultures and trade that existed for hundreds of years before Lewis and Clark set foot in the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains.

Have meet several interesting cross country riders the last couple of days, a couple from the Netherlands yesterday and another couple doing the trip on a tandem bike. If anyone has ever ridden any length of time on a tandem, you know how strong your relationship has to be to endure months of tandem riding!

Taking tomorrow off to enjoy some time with my wife who drove over from Sandpoint, then on the road Sunday heading to West Yellowstone.

Parting question--Did you know that 100 million years ago Idaho was part of the West Coast?