I traveled about 55 miles today.
Nice ride today, petty short. Lots of nice scenery, especially on route 135 through Lolo national forest. Saw a bald eagle land in a pine tree at one of the pull off spots along the road. I'm pretty sure no one in any car saw it. Only time this trip I wished I had a proper camera with me. Hiked down to the river to get a better and closer look. Took this picture just as it took of again. To bad my camera is so blurry when it's zoomed in. Hiked back up to my bike, and saw the eagle flying back up the canyon. Really cool. Scent of conifers and river through ride, very nice. That's one thing you can't take a picture of. Got groceries and huckleberry pie in st Regis, hanging out at visitor center until 6. Will camp on since national forest land, big thanks to Cassie at visitor center for pointing me in that direction. Met John at visitor center, touring cyclist. He's going with his parents from Spokane to Missoula and back, taking many rail trails. Going to see my little brother tomorrow. As much as I have enjoyed meeting new people, it will be nice to see a familiar face. Planned route through Washington. Will be taking bike route 10 through cascade mountains. There were actually more warm showers hosts up there than in central Washington. Going to be some high millage days with lots of elevation, but I'll be well rested, and the Pacific is calling me on.