Kalispell & Lolo, Montana to Lewiston, Idaho

Flat Head State Pk, south Kalispell, MT
Site #B11 - $13, n/s, Temp 6C

We had a good border crossing this time. They did look through our fridge, but all passed inspection. And guess what? You can even bring chicken across now, although I hadn't packed any. (My eggs were kind of hidden, but they would have been okay !)

And it was on to Kalispell area. This was a really nice State Park. The water was on and we filled the tank before parking. We had also stopped for burger and beer, mostly we needed cash/change for our camp fee. We did have a short campfire before supper. It was chilly and the snow was pretty low in the surrounding mountains. There were actually a few flakes falling on our drive there! We did wake up to sunshine, but it was only 4C.
-------------------------------------------------
Lolo Hot Springs RV Pk, MT
Site #16 - $10.70 p/w (1/2 off season and water main issue), Temp 8C

Saturday: It was nice to warm our bones in the hot pool at Lolo Hot Springs. There was a museum there with a number of books detailing the Lewis & Clark expedition which is of interest to me as one of my early relatives, George Shannon, was a member of the group. They were commissioned by Pres. Thomas Jefferson in 1804 to find a route to the west coast.

When we woke up Sunday morning, it was -3C with frost on everything. Ron turned on the water tap beside us and a tube of ice shot out. It's been so cold thus far.

                        Lunch stop along the highway
----------------------------------------------------
Hells Gate State Park
Site #B60 - $23. p/w (x4)
Temp 21C

We are driving a large portion of Lewis & Clark route in Idaho - through the Lolo Pass to Lewiston. We will visit the Lewis-Clark Centre nearby. It was such a pretty drive coming down the pass - very winding. We had some problems with the truck overheating which was strange because it was all down hill?? Ron took the front inserts out of the truck & it was better then, so he figures the radiator is maybe plugged. He's cleaning it out now.

And FINALLY! We found a WARM spot!! It was 21C when we arrived here yesterday and we sat outside for our morning coffee today. The first time! It was almost too warm in the sun, but I'm NOT complaining!

We plan to stay a few days. There is a great bike path which we road for a bit yesterday. We also joined our neighbor for a campfire last night - a retired widower from Washington who camps here frequently. I think he has a girlfriend coming later.

Anyway, we are off to town for groceries and I hope to find some wireless internet.