Yesterday was a 73 mile day through more rolling hills. I could definitely get used to shady, well-maintained roads that wind through mountains paralleling rivers and lakes, and that's exactly what we were on (aside from a short part near the end). There were tons of eagles and osprey, and though I was still recovering from the day before, the ride was quite enjoyable. Within the last 10 miles we decided to take an alternate listed on the map (never a good idea). We ended up on some rough (though pretty) road that turned into a closed dirt road (which we took through a construction zone anyway). At the edge of the construction was a line spray painted on the road indicating the state line. We're finally out of Montana!!!! I think it was about 150 miles longer than Virginia, making it the longest state on our route. We got into the hotel in time for a giant storm to sweep in. (That should help with all of the fires that are supposedly around.) We've seen plenty of forest service fire dudes, though all the moving hot shot crews we passed were back in Wyoming when we weren't hearing about fires.
Today we took 67 miles out of Idaho (our shortest state) and into Washington. It was a little flatter, a little more hot, and less scenic (though we did still have some rolling hills and rivers) today. Tomorrow looks ok, for the next two days will be in preparation for the passes through the Cascades.
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