Day 12-Libby MY

Today is about beauty! We rode 77 miles on mostly back roads. We saw wildlife and scenery that was pristine. A bald eagle flew right over head & deer were running around on the side of the road. There was a large critter on the Bull River, even made us talk about getting our bear spray handy. We stopped at a roadside cafe and met an elderly man who told us about his biking group that used to tour from Washington to Montana. The scenery was pristine and riding was enjoyable along the Bull River. 

Then there was road construction again… they had pilot cars taking the traffic through. We stopped and were thinking we couldn’t get through, so Mark quickly loaded his bike on Becky’s car (who just arrived as we were stopped). They took off and the pilot car told us we could ride through. It was 15 miles of chip seal being done! We had a clear road for most of it. At 12 miles in, the road wasn’t swept so we were gravel riding. Good thing we had gravel bikes. Just then Becky showed up to pilot us back, good thing because they were laying down the tar and a thick coat of gravel.  It was still beautiful as we clicked off some quick miles. After we turned on to highway 2 to Libby, we stopped to see the Kootenai Falls. It was a hike down to the falls. Clate & I stood on the swinging bridge, took pictures, then hiked back up. It was 90 degrees out & we still had 11 miles to town. Jeff Norberg came to Libby to camp with us tonight so we had him greeting us in camp as we had to say goodbye to Becky, Mark & Clate. They left for Kalispell this evening after our ride. We just had pizza & are ready for bed. We still have a big day tomorrow & then a rest day in Eureka, MT. The pictures show what spectacular views we had today. We hope you enjoy virtually! “This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will rejoice & be glad in it!” Sang this all day in my head as I looked around.