August 19, 2026 (Wed.) – Bear!
Bear encounter! The day began with no real agenda beyond preparing for tomorrow’s departure. After nearly a week in Leavenworth
September 5, 2026
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Previous ‘Posts’ page was only showing 6 entries. In my attempt to figure out how to show previous posts or at least a link, the ‘archives’ page was created and now replaces the previous Posts page. I am still figuring things out so apologies for the format changes, but at least you can see them all now…Lynn 6/3/25
August 18, 2026 (Tue.) – Meeting Up with the Mitchells.
August 18, 2026 (Tue.) – Meeting Up with the Mitchells. Finally, Tuesday arrived and the Mitchells were on their way.
September 4, 2026
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August 15-17, 2026 (Sat.-Mon.) – Leavenworth: Evacuation Alerts and Reindeer.
August 15, 2026 (Sat.) – A Low‑Key Day Under Level 1 Alerts. Nothing planned for today. Lynn was up
September 3, 2026
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August 14, 2026 (Fri.) – Exploring Leavenworth.
Exploring Leavenworth – We didn’t have much on the agenda today, so we figured we’d wander around Leavenworth’s “Little Bavaria”.
August 28, 2026
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August 13, 2026 (Thu.) – Smoky to Smokier: Our Move to Leavenworth.
It’s travel day again — time to pack up and move from one smoky place to an even smokier one.
August 28, 2026
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August 10-12, 2026 (Mon.-Wed.) – Critters, Crashes & Falls.
August 10, 2026 (Mon.) – Critters. Not much on the agenda today beyond unfinished chores and a whole lot of
August 25, 2026
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August 8-9, 2026 (Sat.-Sun.) – Chores and Ritzville Patriotism.
August 8, 2026 (Sat.) – Chore day. We had nothing on the agenda today except chores. Lynn was up
August 23, 2026
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August 7, 2026 (Fri.) – George in George – and a Day of Drama.
George in George — and a day of Drama. Today’s plan was to visit George, WA — yes, an actual
August 19, 2026
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August 6, 2026 (Thu.) – Travel to Othello, WA.
Travel to Othello, WA – MarDon Resort. Today was travel day — leaving Coeur d’Alene, ID and heading to Othello,
August 18, 2026
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August 5, 2026 (Wed.) – Sandpoint and a Floating Dinner.
Sandpoint and a Floating Dinner. Today was our last day in Coeur d’Alene. The plan was simple: put about 100
August 17, 2026
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August 2-3, 2026 (Sun.-Mon.) – Exploring CDA.
August 2, 2026 (Sun.) – Downtown Coeur d’Alene. We had no real plans today. The air quality kept getting worse
August 16, 2026
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August 1, 2026 (Sat.) – Ron, Center of the Universe, and a Mission.
Ron, Center of the Universe, and a Mission. The day started early with breakfast plans to meet Kirk’s brother Ron
August 16, 2026
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August 4, 2026 (Tue.) – New Tires & Wheels!
August 4, 2026 (Tue.) – New Tires & Wheels! We didn’t have much on the agenda today. Mostly we were
August 16, 2026
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July 31, 2026 (Fri.) – Mud Flaps and Hair Day – By the Lake!
Mud Flaps and Hair Day – by the Lake. Today was personal‑care day — finally we’re in a “bigger” city
August 14, 2026
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July 29-30, 2026 (Wed.-Thu.) – Prep & Travel to CDA, ID.
July 29, 2026 (Wed.) – Nothing but Travel Prep. Today was our final day in Rollins, MT. The plan was
August 10, 2026
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July 28, 2026 (Tue.) – Going-to-the-Sun.
Going-to-the-Sun ride. Today’s plan was simple: ride to Glacier National Park and take the bike up Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road. The West
August 10, 2026
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July 24-27, 2026 (Fri.-Mon.) – Nothing Days, Wandering Ways.
July 24, 2026 (Fri.) – Chore day. There was nothing on the agenda today. Lynn was up “late” at 7:30am
August 9, 2026
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July 23, 2026 (Thu.) – A Smokey Road to Rollins.
A Smokey Road to Rollins. It’s travel day again — time to say goodbye to Butte, MT and head northwest
August 7, 2026
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July 22, 2026 (Wed.) – Missing Tooth, Glowing Butte.
Missing Tooth, Glowing Butte. Today is the day: Lynn officially loses a tooth. She was up at 6am, and
August 7, 2026
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July 21, 2026 (Tue.) – Pork Chops and Cave Stops.
Pork Chops and Cave Stops. Today’s plan was to visit Lewis & Clark Caverns near Whitehall, about an hour southeast
August 6, 2026
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July 20, 2026 (Mon.) – Sunrise and Bike Rides…An Easy Monday.
Sunrise and Bike Rides…a quiet Monday. We had nothing on the agenda today except calling the dentist. Lynn was
August 5, 2026
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July 19, 2026 (Sun.) – Ringing Rocks, Deep Pits, and a 90‑Foot Lady.
Ringing Rocks, Deep Pits, and a 90‑Foot Lady. Today was packed from start to finish — Ringing Rocks in the
August 1, 2026
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July 18, 2026 (Sat.) – Lazy Day Saturday.
Lazy Day Saturday We had nothing on the agenda today, which felt about right for a Saturday. Lynn was up
August 1, 2026
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July 17, 2026 (Fri.) – Exploring Butte.
Exploring Butte. The day didn’t start well for Lynn — the toothache was getting worse. She was up at 06:45
July 30, 2026
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July 15, 2026 (Wed.) – Custer’s Last Stand…and more!
Windshields, Warriors & Whimsy Today’s main plan was simple: get the windshield repaired at Safelite in Billings and then explore
July 26, 2026
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July 16, 2026 (Thu.) – Monkeys, Hail, Toothaches & Rainbows!
Monkeys, Hail, Toothaches & Rainbows! Today was travel day as we made our way from Columbus, MT to Butte, MT.
July 26, 2026
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July 14, 2026 (Tue.) – Another “cave” day.
Another “Cave” Day…Hiding from the Heat! After yesterday’s long day on the road, we had nothing planned for today. It
July 26, 2026
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July 13, 2026 (Mon.) – Beartooth Highway.
The Beartooth Highway Today’s plan was to drive the Beartooth Highway — one of the most celebrated roads in the
July 25, 2026
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July 11, 2026 (Sat.) – Off to the Pig Races!…and More!
Billings, Pig Races, Windshield Karma and More! Today’s plan was to head into Billings, about 45 minutes east. We hoped
July 25, 2026
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July 12, 2026 (Sun.) – A ‘Cave’ Day! Hiding from the heat.
Hiding From the Heat! We had nothing planned for today, and with a forecasted high of 107°, that felt like
July 24, 2026
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July 10, 2026 (Fri.) – Montana Bound!
Montana Bound! Finally, we get to add another state to our travel map — neither of us had ever been
July 24, 2026
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July 9, 2026 (Thu.) – Dinosaurs, Bison, Whiskey and More!
Dinosaurs, Bison, Whiskey and More! With this being our last day in Thermopolis, there were a few roadside attractions Lynn
July 24, 2026
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July 8, 2026 (Wed.) – A Day at Heart Mountain.
Cover photo : The Reflection Room in the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The Reflection Room is a small, quiet space
July 20, 2026
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July 7, 2026 (Tue.) – Part 2 – Thermopolis : Hot Springs State Park.
July 7, 2026 (Tue.) – Part 2 – Thermopolis : Hot Springs State Park. This is Part 2 for July
July 19, 2026
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July 7, 2026 (Tue.) – Part 1 – To Thermopolis : A Scenic Drive… and a Not‑So‑Scenic Ticket.
July 7, 2026 (Tue.)-Part 1 – To Thermopolis : A Scenic Drive… and a Not‑So‑Scenic Ticket. Finally, travel day! After
July 18, 2026
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July 5-6, 2026 (Sun.-Mon.) – Lazy Day, Prep Day.
July 5, 2026 (Sun.) – The Day We Accomplished Absolutely Nothing. No real plans for today — just Lynn trying
July 18, 2026
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July 4, 2026 (Sat.) – 4th of July in Big Piney.
4th of July in Big Piney. Happy 4th of July — and happy 250th, America! Our plan for the
July 15, 2026
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July 3, 2026 (Fri.) – Aurora #5!
July 3, 2026 (Fri.) – Aurora #5! (Pinedale, WY) It was the day before the Fourth of July, our favorite
July 15, 2026
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July 1-2, 2026 (Wed.-Thu.) – Slow Days in Pinedale & Big Piney.
July 1, 2026 (Wed.) – A Slow Day in Pinedale. After yesterday’s long day in the Tetons, we had no
July 14, 2026
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June 29-30, 2026 (Mon.-Tue.) – Tiny Mouse, Big Tetons.
June 29, 2026 (Mon.) – Cold outside…Chaos Inside. We had no set plans today. The forecast called for another cold,
July 12, 2026
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June 27-28, 2026 (Sat.-Sun.) – Storms, Stunning Lakes, and Mountain Men.
June 27, 2026 (Sat.) – A Cold Winter Day in June! We didn’t have anything planned for today. After seeing
July 9, 2026
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June 25-26, 2026 (Thu.-Fri.) – Travel to Pinedale & Mama Mimi.
June 25, 2026 (Thu.) – Travel to Pinedale, WY. Today was travel day again — a quick three‑day stay in
July 8, 2026
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June 23-24, 2026 (Tue.-Wed.) – Wind, Weirdness & Wyoming Views.
June 23, 2026 (Tue.) – a Windy ‘work’ day. Today was a “work” day. Lynn was up at 6:00 a.m.
July 5, 2026
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June 22, 2026 (Mon.) – An ‘Alarming’ Travel Day.
June 22, 2026 (Mon.) – An ‘Alarming’ Travel Day. It’s travel day to Saratoga, WY — yay, time to explore
July 4, 2026
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June 19-21, 2026 (Fri.-Sun.) – Steamboat Springs: Shops, Chores & Water Woes.
June 19, 2026 (Fri.) – Water troubles. Even if we had plans today, they were instantly put on hold. Water
July 2, 2026
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June 18, 2026 (Thu.) – Isak Heartstone & Fish Creek Falls.
June 18, 2026 – Isak Heartstone & Fish Creek Falls. Today’s plan was to drive to Breckenridge, CO to find
July 2, 2026
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June 17, 2026 (Wed.) – Travel to Steamboat Springs, CO.
June 17, 2026 (Wed.) – Travel to Steamboat Springs, CO. Yay — travel day! Time to move on. This was
July 1, 2026
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June 15-16, 2026 (Mon.-Tue.) – 2 Days of Nothing.
June 15, 2026 (Mon.) – A Day of Relaxation. We pretty much took today off. Lynn slept in until 7:00,
July 1, 2026
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June 14, 2026 (Sun.) – Moonshine Arch
June 14, 2026 (Sun.) – Moonshine Arch. With it being a Sunday, we didn’t have much planned — and with
June 29, 2026
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June 12-13, 2026 (Fri. & Sat.) – Chores, Rest & A Scenic Drive.
June 12, 2026 (Fri.) – A Day of Chores and Rest. After yesterday’s long day on the bike, we intentionally
June 29, 2026
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