Summer touring trip of 2013.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

This summer Roy and I took on a touring trip from Calgary Alberta into the US and back. It encompassed the two provinces of Alberta and British Columbia as well as the four US states of Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
The trip was eight days on the road and a total of 2607 miles, we saw a lot of country and it was quite an experience in itself.


Across the border from BC and into the town of Eureka for a refuel, Montana.


At Happy's Inn, MT. Its literally out in the middle of nowhere.


One of the many lakes near Happy's Inn, MT. Viewed from our campground spot in the morning.


After a refueling stop in Kalispell, MT.


At Big Fork, MT. We stopped for some lunch in this town.


At Summit Lake, MT.


At the KOA in the town of Deer Lodge, MT.


At the KOA in Deer Lodge, this 1962 Land Cruiser and its owner got our attention.


The town of Deer Lodge, MT. View looking south on main street


Breakfast at Yak Yaks in Deer Lodge, MT


In Yak Yaks, Roy gets some info on more scenic riding routes from a local.


Typical Montana big sky country, these photos were taken near to the town of Wisdom.


Same location, different angle


And yet another angle, you really feel quite small when you can see clearly for MILES into the distance.


A quick stop in the small town of Wisdom, MT.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Leaving Montana.


Hello Idaho.


In the small community of North Fork, ID.


In Sun Valley, ID, at a restaurant for dinner.


Scene around Sun Valley town centre.


Another Sun Valley town centre scene.


At Galena pass/summit, intense fires burning in central Idaho have the sky very hazy.


More smokey mountain views, ID.


Bandit and Smokey mountain views, ID.


These little red faced squirrels were very friendly, obviously people visiting the viewpoint feed them. As we rode up the whole family came out to greet us.


We stopped for breakfast at Redfish Lake lodge.


Smoke is apparent here too at Redfish Lake, off in the distance.


In Idaho City we came across this interesting place.


Idaho City is a very small community.


Sunset on Payette Lake, smoke laden air makes it look hazy.


In the town of McCall, ID.


The next morning its a bit clearer in McCall, ID.


A view of Payette Lake in McCall, ID.


At Brownlee Dam, on the left bank is Oregon, on the right bank is Idaho.


Hells Canyon overlook, approx 10 miles across and deeper than the Grand Canyon.


Hells Canyon view.


And another view.


In the town of Joseph, OR.


Another view of Joseph, OR.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Lochsa Lodge near Lolo Pass.


The lodge is a great retreat being its somewhat isolated.


Inside the lodge


Bar and pool table area as well.


We booked this "rustic" cabin for the night.


Decent inside and comfy beds.


Theres other types/sizes of cabins as well.



Grounds at the lodge.


Bikes at the general store at Lochsa Lodge.


Its one of those days,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,


Town of Wallace, ID.


Another street view of Wallace, ID.


Moon over Coeur d Alene lake at Bell Bay campground.


Bell Bay campground, ID.


View of the lake from the tent site.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

A quick stop for a snack in Tiger, WA.


Just outside of Kettle Falls by the FDR lake, WA.


Near the community of Curlew, WA.


In Grand Forks, BC.


At Christina Lake, BC.

It was a great trip and Roy and I had a lot of fun along the way, we are now working on what route is to be decided on in summer 2014.

[oldjapanesebikes]

Nice pics Allan - looks like you and Roy had a good time !

[Zunspec4]

Hi Allan,

Looks like you all had a great trip, I'm totally jealous

Nice one.

Cheers Geoff

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Thanks for your replies Ian and Geoff, it was eight days well spent on the road. There was lots of places we passed not shown in photos since I was riding, but I did take lots of videos of the interesting places along the way.

[T350guy]

Back in the 80's we went up "Going to the sun highway" in Montana . At the time the road was only open 2 months of the year..not sure about now.
Your photo's makes me want to tour again Allan.
Maybe once we get things settled here with my mother we'll get back at it.

[johnakay]

nice pictures Alan thanks for sharing.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Thanks for your replies Ian and John.