West Yellowstone
In West Yellowstone Montana, 2177 miles into the trip.
Overcast and cool this morning. Beautiful ride through the Madison River Valley, including past a stretch of the Madison River that I went fishing on several years ago. Managed to get a few pictures this morning when the sun was trying to break through the cloud cover. I continue to be amazed at the beauty and the vastness of the Western U.S.
Stopped at the Quake Lake information center and viewed a incredible video on the earthquake that struck the area on August 17, 1959. A 7.5 quake hit the area during the evening and caused a partial mountain to slide into the river valley and create a large new lake. The landslide partially buried a campsite and numerous people were injured or killed as a result. The picture at the top is the current view of the mountain that had the landslide.
Meet several cross country riders today headed East. Had dinner with two of them this evening and shared stories about our rides to date.
Off to Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful and the Tetons tomorrow.
posted by Mel Dick @ 8:26 PM
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1 Comments:
Mel how are you doing????? We were in a meeting yesterday and got an update on your travels. Last week-end we had dinner with G and she told us of your adventures.
I signed a card today and hope you get the meaning of up-up & over !!!!!!!!!!!
Your pictures and descriptions indicate you are enjoying yourself and thanks for sharing. Mel, continue to hold the variable cost trends favorable(peddle power) and keep the fixed assets(the bike) in good repair so BE CAREFUL!!! Don & Emily
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