Pouring in Red Lodge, Montana Pouring rain in Red Lodge, Montana, where I’m tucked into a delightful Airbnb-style studio apartment at the Chateau Rouge. Today was a great day, sad for leaving James, Adela, Blu, Hitchcock, and Charlie (the single-minded, play-with-my-ball, German Shepherd) but almost the perfect motorcycling: A mix of sunny highway, beautiful national …
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Red Lodge, MT.
Made it. Great day and relaxing. I actually have a class on zoom I have to prep. Will post later! Wm.
On my way to Yellowstone
At Livingston, MT, northwest entrance to Yellowstone. Geared up & weather is great.
Just you and me now
Gassed up and heading to Yellowstone. Bit lonely. Glad you’re along for the ride.
Back at James and Adela’s
Hitchcock the crow We made it back to Lolo, MT. Route 26 through WA is no picnic, but eventually we hit 12 east, to Idaho, up Lolo Pass, and right to James & Adela’s front door. That route ranks in my top five amazing roads. Hitchcock the crow was watching from the driveway and flew …
Pie!
“It’s a nice pie. It’s beautiful”—James.
Back in Kooskia
Main Street, Kooskia We’re back in Kooskia. About 120 miles from James’ house. Beginning to reflect on this part of the trip. I have 900 miles still ahead of me. Yellowstone tomorrow. Promise a long post tonight.
Final Photo for Tonight
A great steak dinner at Brunswick Bar & Grill.
Comfort Inn, Othello Washington.
Aside from the prosaic name, this place is grim. It had cooled down to 97 when we got here. The last 100 miles were tough. Going to look for Tacos.
To the Pacific
Another great day. Perhaps a bit more ups and downs. We got out of Prineville early, sought out coffee in Redmond, and made our way to route 242, the McKenzie highway. MT. Washington as seen from McKenzie Highway An absolutely fantastic ride up thousands of feet through burned forest to views over volcanic rock to …
Onwards! 