So now, let the planning begin. The choice has been made that we will motel it during this adventure. It's by far the best way to go. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to setup the camper and take it down. So, we will be pulling cargo trailers. Motelling it is the best way to travel this adventure.

Our trip will take us through Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.  While our schedule is extremely flexible, here is a general schedule of stopovers.  We do want to take the Durango/Silverton Train ride but in looking at the reservations and such, it may be questionable as to whether or not we can get on.

  • June 14 ~ Missoula, MT
  • June 15 ~ Idaho Falls, ID
  • June 16 ~ Vernal, UT
  • June 17 ~ Poncha Springs, CO
  • June 18 ~ Durango, CO
  • June 19 ~ Blanding, UT
  • June 20 ~ Bryce Canyon City, UT
  • June 21 ~ Green River, WY
  • June 22 ~ Rock Springs, WY
  • June 23 ~ Idaho Falls, ID
  • June 24 ~ Cascade, ID
  • June 25 ~ Spokane, WA

What do we hope to see on this adventure?  Well, we hope to check out the Dinosaurs at the Dinosaur National Monument. I just don't know yet what we'll but I've been told we will be having some fun. I've included a few videos to wet the appitite. I know we're hoping to get to 4 Corners, but last time we heard, it was closed due to Covid-19. I guess we're going to run in to a lot of that. Right now, it looks like the Arches National Park in Utah is open with restrictions in place.

Missoula, here we come!!!

June 14 ~ See America Ride - Day 1

Well, what a day this was.  We got a good night sleep and completed packing the trailer for our trip.  Once everything was packed, we dawned our riding apparel for the short trip to Coeur d'Alene, ID.  Here we were to meet up with Richard at the Black Sheep sporting goods location on Government Way.  We found a small piece of shade and tried to stay somewhat cool during out wait.  We saw Richard pull in to the location and we thought he saw us parked up front. 

Well, we were in error there.  After a few minutes we went on the hunt looking for him.  Well, we found him, in our parking lot but at the back side.  I guess we didn't hear the words "...in the corner by the Costco gas pumps."  After some conversation we were off.  We picked up Alex & Anne at Exit 17 officially started our trip to see America.  Everything went as planned.  The rides performed without issue and travel was good.  It was a little warm but we were ok.  We stopped at the 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar for lunch.  Salad was the order of the day all.  We didn't see the need to top off the tanks so off we went to Missoula.  Here we stayed at the Super 8 on Reserve Street.

We got checked in and went off to our rooms.  At first glance everything seemed to be ok.  Well, the first night didn't go so well.  When we got back from dinner at the Montana Club, the floor in our room was vibrating like crazy.  I remarked that it felt like the vibrating beds that used to be in Motel 6 locations but only WORSE!  We went to get water from the vending machines and we were met with a sign saying it was out of order.  Well, we had ice so we'll use the water out of the faucet.  Not the best tasting but it would have to do.  Then I decided to check out the coffee pot for in the morning and found that one of the cups had a hole in it.  And there were only TWO.  YIKES, this is not good.  So, we made the call to the front desk and complained about the vibration, the coffee cups, the issue on the vending machine and not being about to get any water from it.  It was just a few minutes and someone showed up with more towels, forgot about that, and two bottles of water.  She walked in the room and right away let out a sound of surprise concerning the vibration and noise.  She advised she would check it out and let us know.  Well, as it turns out, it was the washer/dryer that must have been beating itself against the wall.  She was able to stop it by opening the doors.  She advised that we would have to listen to this until 10PM.  So we sat there and waited and at 10PM everything got quiet

Off to Idaho Falls

June 15 ~ See America Ride ~ Day 2

Well, we managed to get a pretty good nights sleep.  Once up we shared a cup of coffee since there only ONE cup.  They forgot to bring us more the night before.  We met Alex, Annie and Richard down in the breakfast room.  Well, that was a disappointment if there every was one.  The continential breakfast led a lot to be desired.  There was juice, fruit, coffee and some cereal.  I guess that is what they call a contential breakfast.  They did have some prepackaged rolls but they didn't look so good.  So, juice and fruit it was.

After fuelng up the tanks in Missoula, we departed Missoula for Idaho Falls.  We followed US 93 down though Salmon, ID and on to Idaho Falls.  All in all, this is a good ride.  We passed through Darby which has the Chief Joseph Ranch.  In case you're not aware, this is where they film the show "Yellowstone."  We didn't stop but Lesley did see the sign letting us know it was there.  We hit Salmon and decided it was bet to fuel up.  Tanks were getting a little low on the petrol.

 

To Rock Springs WY!

June 16 ~ See America Ride ~ Day 3

Departing Idaho Falls bound for Rock Springs Wyoming

Back to Idaho Falls

 June 17 ~ See America Ride ~ Day 4

It's over. After some discussion, it was determined by all that we head back home.

Return to Missula

June 18 ~ See America Ride ~ Day 5

It's over

Homeward Bound

June 19 ~ See America Ride ~ Day 6

It's over