I climbed to the top of Lolo Pass (having an easier time of it than Lewis & Clark did) and into Idaho. Idaho is my 6th cycling state and 4th time zone. There was a great visitor centre at the top of the pass with free coffee, a nature walk and lots of displays on the history and environment of the region. Mum will also like the 'wilderness patchwork', each of the local craft guilds contributed a square. I felt very welcomed to Idaho - though I've yet to see a potato!
Descending the pass was great fun - ten miles without having to do anything so strenuous as pedalling! The views were fantastic and the road wound through forest and then alongside a fast moving stream.
I stopped off a Cedar Grove where there was a nice short walk through 500 year old cedar trees - very peaceful.
I camped at Lochsa Lodge, primarily a hunting lodge as you can see from the photo. If you arrive by bike you can camp outside for free. At that price I was happy to pay $5 for a cooling shower complete with soap, shampoo and a big fluffy towel. It was very quiet and the night was warmer, I slept very well.
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