Closing In

Only 3 riding days remain in the trip.  Today's route was 58 miles from Eureka to Whitefish.  As long as we were on two lane country roads, the route and scenery were spectacular. 

Along the route.  We've seen very few boats or people fishing.

But there were long segments on highway 93 that didn't have shoulders and had heavy traffic.  For many, it was uncomfortable.  There was a mile segment coming into Whitefish that was under construction, i.e. no pavement, all gravel and dirt with heavy equipment trying to maneuver around.  To say the day might have been a little dicey, is probably accurate.  But, everyone is in safe.

We traveled through Fortine, Stryker and Olney before arriving in Whitefish.  Most are very small and may only have a store, cafe or camping facility.

We met a new friend at the last sag stop today.  The stop was set up in a wide area at the end of a ranch driveway.  Olivia, 2 1/2 years old, rode her Radio Flyer trike to see what we were up to.  She was incredibly cute and quite talkative to a bunch of strange bikers.  She was escorted by an adult, mom or aunt perhaps.  We shared our sag with her and she was thrilled.  Told us to be careful of the cars. (OMG)

Whitefish is really active.  I believe one of the gateways to Glacier.  Most of the riders stopped at the Glacier Cyclery on the way through town, and some helped the local economy.  We also had lunch at one of the nearby cafes.  Food and staff were excellent.

Tomorrow we leave early for Glacier.  As a commercial operator we have to be inside the park by 11.  The route is 40 miles.  We'll stay at Lake McDonald Lodge.

On Saturday, we head to Logan Pass on Going-to-the-Sun-Road with the overnight at St. Mary.  The forecast is not favorable, but everyone is focused in on that day.