This morning we back tracked the only time throughout the trip. On the way home yesterday we saw this bridge and decided to cross it in order to make our way to the northern tip of Idaho. We headed back up 93 north to Eureka and then south on 37 until we came to the bridge.
Once we crossed Lake Koocanusa, the real fun began. We got on NF92 and it curved and weaved it's way up through the Kootenai National Forrest to within a mile of the Canadian Border (A?)
The road we were on seemed to be like a well paved logging trail. We twisted and turned for 35 miles before we stopped to take a break.
While we stood around chatting, we ended up being watched by 3 really large mule deer. I couldn't resist walking up to say hello and get a better look. You can only see two, but there was a third, when I got close enough to see around the corner.
The road turned out to be one of my favorite on the whole trip. We buzzed for miles without seeing another car in any direction; a theme that would reoccur throughout the remainder of the trip.
We continued to follow the Yaak River until we were dumped out at the bridge to Bonners Ferry, ID. We headed south on 2, through Sandpoint and on into Coeur d'Alane.
In Bonners Ferry, we stopped at the Kootenai River Brewing Company. I had the salmon burger which was almost worth the trip itself. Super, ultra delicious!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite meal of the entire trip.
My least favorite part of the ride was Coeur d'Alane. It was way too crowded and way too much traffic. I just don't understand the appeal. Dinner that night was my second favorite meal.
Spaghetti and meat balls at Tito Macaroni. An incredible days ride for sure.
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