Yearn to Wander

Another day, another state. This time it was Idaho, and on into Montana. We left Lewiston on the western border for Missoula, just inside Montana, where we spent a couple days.

Following the Clearwater River through the Clearwater National Forest, we came to the Lochsa River. That was another trip down memory lane. On July 4, 2002, I cycled seventy-two miles downhill along the Lochsa River through the Lolo National Forest, one of the prettiest days of my TransAm.

We missed the worst of the Salmon fire, which filled the air with smoke. It had reached all the way to Missoula. Minor fires popped up along with way with their telltale smoke, and Tom even saw some open flames in Lolo NF. These wildland fires are not child's play. My sympathies go to the fire fighters, who are in top shape and carry 45 pound packs through rugged terrain to face the vagaries of the wildland fires. It is TOUGH work!

... pictures to come, maybe.