Big Sky Country

Tried to make up for lost time today, and managed to squeeze in 4 states in 1 day.

Got out of Washington as soon as the coffee kicked in, and made short work of the Idaho panhandle. Didn't even stop for a Gowalla stamp, thankyouverymuch.

Then it was on to Montana. Big sky country indeed! I didn't bother taking many pictures, because they'll never do it justice. Despite the orange cones mysteriously blocking lanes of highway where nobody is working, this was one of the most pleasant drives I've ever taken. Every time we turned a corner, the view got better and better. The sunset behind us was almost too good to be true, and after that we had an amazing show, as lightning arched from one end of the sky to the other.

Pretty wiped out as we hit the Wyoming border, but paying for a hotel room before you start driving is a great motivator to keep going

Tomorrow's goals, Devils Tower, Mt. Rushmore, and make it to Mitchell South Dakota do we can wake up and see...the world famous Corn Palace!

Location : 1002-1142 S Garner Lake Rd, Gillette, WY 82718,

Idaho? No no no.

After a late start and too many potty breaks, we are not as far along as I would have liked to be. Thought for sure we were going to make it to Couer D'elene, Idaho, but no such luck. Actually, we could have made it there just fine, but there are no rooms, so we're stuck in Spokane.

But all in all, I couldn't have asked for a better day. Great scenery, great company, and a great start to the journey.

Tomorrow's goal:  Make it through Montana and into Wyoming.

Location : 12803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216,