Great Falls and Fort Benton
My decision to go east then south worked great, because it took me to a Lewis & Clark milestone I didn’t even know existed! Actually, in this case it was just Lewis, no Clark. On the return journey they split … Continued
Glacier National Park and Northwest Montana
Monday Sep 3 continued Not too far after Thompson Falls I took a left to head north back up the next valley, which has a completely different character. I’ve spent the last two days in pine trees as far as … Continued
Glacial Lake Missoula and the Cataclysmic Floods
The wind is strong and relentless here. On my morning walk (yes I took one today!) I saw an info sign excerpting a Lewis and Clark journal from when they stopped here. It was very windy that day too! :) … Continued
Get my business done, follow Lewis & Clark up the Columbia
This morning was sunny and clear as it should be! It inspired me to walk the length of the campground and out to the little pier on Devil’s Lake. Breakfast yet again at the Pig’n Pancake. I end up here … Continued
Up the Pacific Coast
Finally, I really, for sure did leave my happy family today, around 2 pm. Overall this was quite a successful visit, even though I stayed MUCH longer than my official three nights, and even slept inside on the sofa for … Continued
One small step …
So I thought I was leaving last Wednesday, but events conspired to keep me here six more days. Actually it was just one event, a f-up on the part of my dentist. As part of getting ready for this long … Continued
NorCal quickie before Artown
I was planning a slightly more ambitious trip for June, but then Martha and the family actually visited me! Very exciting! They stayed Wednesday and Thursday nights last week, and it was a success in every way. Even the teenagers … Continued
Crossing Nevada on US 50 one more time
After my initial distaste, I really had a pretty good time here. The remarkably good phone reception helped, but also … the psychological difference between absolutely nobody for miles and a camper or two around the corner is really big for … Continued
Utah west of I-15 is basically Nevada
I am facing due east, so my door is facing south and the morning sun pounding in pretty hard. I fiddle with the awning for a few minutes, then notice how cool and pleasant it is on the other side of the … Continued
A couple of days around Moab
Fucking Mormon Sunday, everything is closed. The Ace Hardware is closed! I literally could not find a cup of coffee in Blanding today. Blanding was already up there with Panguitch in my Hall of Shame for dining quality, so I wasn’t as disappointed … Continued