Gateway to Yellowstone

Currently in Ennis Montana, 2101 miles into the trip and one day away from Yellowstone National Park. Stopped early today due to thunderstorms, high winds and rain.

Highlight of the day was the ride North of Dillon Montana through the Beaver River Valley. The Valley was a traditional summer hunting grounds for numerous Native American tribes as well as a major route to traditional buffalo hunting grounds in Northern Montana. The picture above, Beaverhead Rock, was a key landmark that was used by all tribes and Lewis and Clark to determine that they were traveling the right route.

Saw two of the largest birds I have ever seen this morning, at first I thought they were deer.

Met six other cyclists today on various cross country trips, including one from the Netherlands who is on a six month trip from Atlanta to the West Coast then on to Canada and East.

Off to West Yellowstone tomorrow and then into the Park.