The route today was US-2 from Airway Heights, WA just west of Spokane to Columbia Falls, MT. This will put us 15 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park in West Glacier. It was another cool morning, so I rode in all leathers. US-2 run right through the city center, so there was some concern about getting through Spokane during rush hour. The only thing that held us up were the traffic lights, as traffic was fairly light.
We actually headed north for about 30 miles out of Spokane before heading east. The last town in Washington heading east. Guess what? No state sign. Bummer! But, I really did ride 1+ days in the state. Just ask Mr. Wilson...
The ride was pretty much what had been experienced over the last few days when we rode through the forests. Stands of pines along side of the road and surrounding hills for much of the route. The portion trough the panhandle of Idaho went quickly, as we were in Montana before we knew it. We stopped just east of Troy, Montana to take a hike along the Kootenai River to take a hike down to the Kootenai Falls, which was worth the effort. Looked like a good place to do some rafting, but I think this section of the river is not permitted.
After a not so quick bite to eat at the Libby Cafe (recommended, not for the food as much as the help), we finished the ride into Columbia Falls. The town is bigger than I thought, and it was a good thing that we made reservations. I think that pretty much anything close to the park, campground or hotel, is sold out.
It was a long day from Point A to point B, not for the miles we logged, but because of our stops. Tomorrow looks to be much the same...
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