Day 13. Wednesday, July 3 – Libby to Koocanusa, Montana
Thursday 4 July 2013
The ride out of Libby 
this morning was filled with whimsical moments (that’s a giant fishing pole over the creek),
cool air, bright sunshine 
and a beautiful stream.
We left behind the snow capped Cabinet Mountains;
happy to not be climbing 7000 foot mountains today….
soon come!
happy to not be climbing 7000 foot mountains today….
soon come!We had an option on the first half of the ride to take the highway or a back country road. Though these “alternative” routes inevitably require more climbing, there is much less traffic, lots of cool shade
and an occasional rough patch of road.
Once again we could hear the birds, talk to the chipmunks and watch the deer grazing by the side of the road. Our rolling hills gave us ample opportunity to see the Koocanusa River from nice heights and at eye level.
and an occasional rough patch of road.
Once again we could hear the birds, talk to the chipmunks and watch the deer grazing by the side of the road. Our rolling hills gave us ample opportunity to see the Koocanusa River from nice heights and at eye level.
Halfway through the ride, our course took us back to the highway; we were not looking forward to the noise we had yesterday afternoon. Surprisingly, we had very little traffic plus beautiful views.
Stopped at the Libby Dam, 
completed in 1971, amazed by massive structure, as well as the sound of the water that rushes through it.
We enjoy the mini-rest and views.
completed in 1971, amazed by massive structure, as well as the sound of the water that rushes through it.
We enjoy the mini-rest and views.
Reached our destination before noon. 
Once again, we are not in or near any town, just a campground on a deserted road between Libby and Eureka. The Koocanusa Resort(?) and Marina stop is only twenty seven (hilly) miles for the day but that beats 75 miles in one day. We opted for a cabin instead of camping,
not luxurious, but a comfortable bed and hot showers. No internet, cell phone service or TV stations, so all we could do was enjoy the wind whistling through the pines,
Once again, we are not in or near any town, just a campground on a deserted road between Libby and Eureka. The Koocanusa Resort(?) and Marina stop is only twenty seven (hilly) miles for the day but that beats 75 miles in one day. We opted for a cabin instead of camping,
not luxurious, but a comfortable bed and hot showers. No internet, cell phone service or TV stations, so all we could do was enjoy the wind whistling through the pines,
the lake 
and always appreciated rest.
Don Says:
Montana!
Don Says:
Oh, forgot to wish you both a happy Fourth of July! Hot and steamy weather here, but that’s normal for July–miss you guys!
Bill Says:
My name keeps popping up, but no message, so Happy 4th of July !
Bobby Says:
Too bad that fishing pole didn’t have a Penn 10/0 Reel. Never giving up.
Jerry and Lori Says:
They really need a 10/0 to catch the trout in these streams…..they’re big…..how do you fly cast a 10/0 ….only you would know….