{"id":8578,"date":"2013-07-04T17:18:55","date_gmt":"2013-07-04T21:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=8578"},"modified":"2013-07-04T18:29:43","modified_gmt":"2013-07-04T22:29:43","slug":"day-13-wednesday-july-3-libby-to-koocanusa-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=8578","title":{"rendered":"Day 13. Wednesday, July 3 – Libby to Koocanusa, Montana"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ride out of Libby \"\"<\/a> this morning was filled with whimsical moments (that’s a giant fishing pole over the creek),\"\"<\/a>cool air, bright sunshine \"\"<\/a> and a beautiful stream.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We left behind the snow capped Cabinet Mountains;\"\"<\/a> happy to not be climbing 7000 foot mountains today….\"\"<\/a>soon come!<\/div>\n
We had an option on the first half of the ride to take the highway or a back country road. \u00a0Though these “alternative” routes inevitably require more climbing, there is much less traffic, lots of cool shade\"\"<\/a>and an occasional rough patch of road.\"\"<\/a> Once again we could hear the birds, talk to the chipmunks and watch the deer grazing by the side of the road. \u00a0Our rolling hills gave us ample opportunity to see the Koocanusa River from nice heights and at eye level.<\/div>\n
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Halfway through the ride, our course took us back to the highway; we were not looking forward to the noise we had yesterday afternoon. \u00a0Surprisingly, we had very little traffic plus beautiful views.\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n
Stopped at the Libby Dam, \"\"<\/a> completed in 1971, amazed by massive structure, as well as the sound of the water that rushes through it.\"\"<\/a>We enjoy the mini-rest and views.\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n
Reached our destination before noon. \"\"<\/a>Once again, we are not in or near<\/em> any town, just a campground on a deserted road between Libby and Eureka. \u00a0The Koocanusa Resort(?)<\/em> and Marina stop is only twenty seven (hilly) miles for the day but that beats 75 miles in one day. \u00a0We opted for a cabin instead of camping,\"\"<\/a> not luxurious, but a comfortable bed and hot showers. \u00a0No internet, cell phone service or TV stations, so all we could do was enjoy the wind whistling through the pines,<\/div>\n
\"\"<\/a>the lake \"\"<\/a>and always appreciated rest.\n\t\t