Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 35 – Home
Almost. I should say almost home. Technically, we were still in Wisconsin and needed to get to Illinois. If you wanted to get truly technical, we still had no home …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 34 – Onalaska to Governor Dodge State Park
Home. That’s what I felt as we rode our bikes on the Great River State Trail. Home. I loved the unrestrained and extreme beauty of the west, the sheer extravagance …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 33 – Eden Prairie to Onalaska
I love the big puffy clouds,” I said, “when they’re not dropping stuff.” I’d officially hit the loopy stage. That’s OK. We were getting closer to “home” with every mile. …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 32 – Jamestown to Eden Prairie
Everything looks better in the morning. Jim called Hertz and extended our rental. With his mellifluous tones, empathy, and patience, our problem was solved and we had some breathing room. …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 31 – Glendive to Jamestown
Don’t underestimate small towns. It’s something I’ve learned over and over. It’s something I’ve preached over and over. Yet here we were in a small town in eastern Montana, and …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 30 – Great Falls to Glendive
We began our day with breakfast at Clark and Lewie’s Pub and Grill, the restaurant inside the O’Haire Motor Inn. Great Falls, Montana, is officially Lewis and Clark country. As …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 29 – Glacier to Great Falls
If you’re beginning to wonder if Jim and I are for real, I don’t blame you. We sure sound happy, don’t we? I’ve called him a saint. It’s obvious we …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 28 – Glacier National Park
The 28th day began like so many others had on this adventure. I woke up to the sounds of birds, pulled out the Coleman stove and my French press, and …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 27 – Missoula to Glacier
Even though we were heading towards one of our most anticipated destinations, leaving Missoula was difficult. Jim hadn’t been back to his home town in quite some time, and I …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 26 – Cabin City to Missoula
Camping is a pain. Set up. Break down. Walk a quarter mile just to use the bathroom. Bring your own roof. Bring your own bed. Bring your own food. Bring …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 25 – Loon Lake to Cabin City
I’m a sucker for a good farmers market. Meeting face to face the people who grow or create the product I’m buying is intimate and feels like a privilege. I …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 2: Day 24 – Another relaxing day
Our last full day with family was a day of errands. Our trusty air mattress had popped a rib at Viento State Park and I needed to pick up some …