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Our Route through NORTHWESTERN USA. Covered approx. 4,200.00km on the motorcycles.
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After staying in Radium the night before we head south on Hwy 93 crossing into Montana following the West side of Lake Koocanusa. |
After riding most of the day in the rain we stay at the St. Ignatius, Montana Campground. |
June 26, 2004 a picture opportunity from the tent of the motorcycle and Teepee. |
We enter Idaho on Hwy 12... |
passing through the Lolo Pass. |
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A quick swim in the river to cool off & Mike plays with the Butterflies. |
A beautiful campsite high up in the mountain close to Grangeville, Idaho. |
July 27, 2004. Elk City at the end of Hwy 14. |
Hwy 14 follows the river and is one of the funnest roads to ride as there is no traffic. |
Hanging out along the Clearwater river. |
Taking the old road that winds its way to... |
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...White Bird. |
A huge storm hits us before we can get shelter. |
Mike's Pack Rack breaks of on the old road to White Bird. |
Luckily at the White bird local pub we met a hobby welder... |
...who took us to his shop... |
...and welded up the broken pieces. Thanks a bunch. |
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After all that excitment we stay in Riggins, Idaho. |
June 28, 2004. Continuing on our merry way on Hwy 95, caming upon a cattle drive...the old Wild West is still alive. |
At Cambridge we turn onto Hwy 74 toward Oxbow and enter Hells Canyon, Oregon. |
The Dam in Hells Canyon. |
We hang out around the fresh water to cool off. |
Another view of the Dam. |
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The road along Hells Canyon is a dream. |
On last look back into the canyon... |
...and we leave Hells Canyon behind. |
Stopping at an old farm house that had seen better days. Off roading with the Ducati. |
Along Hwy 39 before Joseph, Oregon. |
We stay close to Joseph at this beautiful Lake. |
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June 29, 2004. Hwy 3 between... |
...Joseph and Clarkston. |
A great road ahead. |
Fuel stop. |
Setting up camp South of Asotin... |
...along the river... |
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...with no other sole in sight. |
June 30, 2004. Brushing our teeth... |
...at the Snake River. |
We visited Lower Granite Dam and ended up in Electric City... |
...on the banks of Banks Lake. |
July 01, 2004, we visit with Ruby's Mom and Brother Rusty in Osoyoos, British Columbia. |
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Ruby with her Mom. |
Mike and Ruby. |
Ruby's sister Mandy. |
July 02, 2004 Camping in the yard of Ruby's sister's house in Vernon. |
Taking the ferry across Kootenay Lake. |
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The Belfour Ferry. |
In a few hours we are back in Calgary Alberta. |
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