Day 71 West Yellowstone MT to Cameron MT

July 21, 2023

Today was a short riding day kind of like a moving rest day- but what a gorgeous day! I had a leisurely morning and left around 9:00. The first 9 miles were mostly through forest then 287 turned west into a beautiful valley that contained Hegben Lake. The surrounding mountains were steep, grassy and forested. Hegben Lake was the site of a major earthquake in 1959 that caused a huge landslide that dammed the Madison River, creating Earthquake Lake. Twenty-eight people died.

Great little store with interesting snacks

I think this is where the land slide occurred

Further down the road, the land opens up into a much broader valley. It’s so vast.

I’m arrived at Driftwaters Resort and Campground in Cameron about the same time as Peter. I did Laundry while Peter prepared barbacoa tacos which were delicious. Overall a restful day.

Henry is very enamored with a bulldog across the way named Bella. She’s about a third his height but probably weighs more. Her owners put a Fitbit on her one day and she registered 32 steps. Very chill dog.

Today's ride: 35 miles (56 km)
Total: 2,591 miles (4,170 km)

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