Day 1. WA, ID, MT

[kennyw]

Started the day with cold, wet weather. I didn't have the space for two jackets on this trip so I layered up under my mesh jacket with a large rain coat in my saddle bag that I would put on within 2 miles of leaving home.



The weather cleared up on the east side of Snoqualmie Pass. It was 60-70 and mostly sunny the rest of the day.










I think stopping to take a picture of that grain elevator saved me from an unexpected conversation with the law. The guy I passed a few miles before stopping here ended up passing me again and getting there attention first a couple miles down the road.
I even stopped at Palouse Falls for a quick picture.



I made my way into Idaho on US HWY 12 and this little town was the last has stop for 88 miles.




I was supposed to stop and camp shortly after that gas stop. However, it was only 6pm and this sign was there.

There no traffic for miles. I'm sure I will have some good video when I get a chance to download it from the camera.

 

[Cormanus]

Must be good to be under way, kenny. The picture of Palouse Falls is particularly interesting. Where does the water come from in such an arid landscape?

I also like the pictures warning of winding roads. They're amongst the best sites to be seen from the seat of a CB1100.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Yep, that looks like the sign along the Lochsa River that leads up to Lolo Pass. Good stuff.

 

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Well done and keep it coming. I love to see a CB loaded up and on the road.

Cheers

 

[Chapomis_imp]

Good luck Kenny, off to a great start

 

[Rocky_imp]

Nice pictures
Ride safe

 

[redbirds_imp]

What a great adventure Kenny. Photos are super. I'm eager to see more of your posts.

The Mrs and I will keep you in our prayers for a safe journey.

 

[the Ferret]

awsome Kenny.cool pics! It amazes me in those wide open spaces that leos hassle people unless they are doing just stupid stuff

 

[redbirds_imp]

awsome Kenny.cool pics! It amazes me in those wide open spaces that leos hassle people unless they are doing just stupid stuff

Too many traffic citations are not done for public safety but as a form of taxation. There are some small towns in south Georgia that would be dead if not from revenue from "speeding" tickets. 36 mph in a 35 zone will get you tagged.

 

[emptysea]

A little damp, but otherwise a great start. Beautiful pictures. Keep 'em coming.

 

[Rick Froscheiser_imp]

Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. Ride safe and enjoy your trip.

 

[Guth_imp]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Here's wishing you all the best with the rest of your trip.

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Great pictures! Looks like a gorgeous area to ride. Thanks for sharing.

 

[flynrider]

Looks like a great start, Kenny. I recognize a lot of the spots in your pics. I'm envious!

I don't blame you for pushing on towards Lolo Pass. Good weather, daylight and twisty road. How could anyone resist that?

 

[kennyw]

I camped for the night south of Lolo, MT. Ended up putting myself several hours ahead of schedule. I didn't stop along the pass to get anymore pictures though. I was having too much fun and also needed to beat the sunset. That road is dangerous in a car at night because deer, elk, and moose love to graze along the shoulder and roam the road. It would be deadly on a bike.
I'm copying video to my tablet and may post a few to YouTube tonight.

 

[kennyw]

Here is one of the videos from Lolo Pass on the Idaho side.

 

[Redbird_imp]

Brings back memories of riding that in 2007. Thanks for posting it!

 

[the Ferret]

What a great road. MY wife and I rode that a couple of years ago on our ST. I love riding out west.

 

[silverbub_imp]

Neat to see your headlight modulation in the road signage...I assume that your headlight modulator was making that type of light reflection frequency as you approached the signs... scenery & lack of opposing traffic was quite nice too!... Thanks for my chance to view!!

 

[emptysea]

Nice video!