
Part 2 - Missoula to Bozeman
Jerry and Steve continued their Lewis and Clark tour through the Bitterroot Valley, into the Big Hole and then up to Bozeman.
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Black Rabbit Campground in Hamilton, MT actually had rabbits all over the place. |
We had a much easier time biking the road than Lewis and Clark. |
The early trappers would be blown away by how populated the Bitterroot Valley has become. |
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The water felt good after a hike into the hills |
Steve riding up Lost Trail Pass. It took most of the morning to make it to the summit. |
This was a new fire that erupted just over the hill from where we were having lunch. The road was closed the next day to all traffic. |
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The firefighters didn't want people hanging out in the fire area. We had to wait for a pilot car to lead us through this area. |
This was the Wisdom Fire. The road up Lost Trail Pass and into the Big Hole was closed the day after we traveled it. |
View from our campsite in the Wisdom City Park. |
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The Big Hole River is famous for trout fishing. Because of the severe drought it was closed to fisherman but not to these thirsty cows. |
We got up at sunrise to beat the heat. |
Jerry at sunrise in the Big Hole. |
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Steve at sunrise in the Big Hole. |
Early Morning in the Big Hole. |
Sunrise in the Big Hole. |
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Twin fawns were curious about us. We wondered where their mother was? |
Sacajawea knew she was near her homeland when she saw Beaverhead Rock. |
Road leading Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. |
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Cavern in Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. |
This road seemed to go on forever. |
Granny's Country Store |
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Parker Homestead |
These medical tools were similar to what was used on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. |
Steve at the headwaters of the Missouri, Madison and Gallatin Rivers. |
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Lewis and Clark stood up here trying to figure out which way to go. Luckily, we had better maps. |
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