Saturday, July 23, 2011

Gardiner MT

Today, (Friday-7/22), we left Billings MT and headed north towards Route 12.  We travelled past forgotten towns, hugh ranches and snow covered peaks.  I think the word "vast" best describes it.

Our next stop was Yellowstone Harley Davidson in Belgrade MT.  The dealership was hosting the Montana State Hog Rally.  Regardless of the state, the one thing they all have in common is a love of riding and Harley Davidson's.

Our final stop today was Gardiner MT.  Gardiner is approximately one mile from the north entrance to Yellowstone Park, our destination for tomorrow.

The last 53 miles today were done in the rain.  The skies looked so ominous, we were smart enough to stop and put on our rain gear.  Smart Decision!!

Today's Mileage 353

Trip Mileage 373

Today's Highlights and Memorable Moments were:

  • U-Turns don't actually count if they are done through a parking lot.
  • When traveling in rural places,  if you see a gas station, Stop at it!!  
  • Today it brought to mind the scene from Wild Hogs where they are pushing the bikes.  The only thing that Barb, Wendy and I couldn't figure out was, how was John going to push all three bikes?
  • It is so quiet out here we could actually hear our bikes pinging from the 85.5 octane gas we were forced to put in our tanks.
  • How do they get their mail out here?
  • It's only day two and John's Tour Packs are full!
 
Snow covered peaks along Route 12

    
    Wendy just can't decide
    which one she wants.
    
    
    Rest stop amenities along
    Route 12
    
    
    The Glamour's Gone!

Does this picture make my nose look small?
 



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