July 11, 2007

	July 11, 2007: Ride to Kootenay Bay, BC See route
I didn't know when I booked a room that the Cobblestone Manor is a historic site. Ivan, the current owner gave me a tour of the house. The original building was a log cabin covered in cobblestones. Additions were added by surrounding the original structure.
The original entrance is hidden behind a plant in one of the dining rooms.
The builder/owner hand crafted this fireplace and the stained glass lights are all original (including wiring!).
Many of the materials were brought from Italy, including the stained glass and this wooden ceiling.
A view of Cardston from a hill above the town.
Ivan suggested that I cross the border at Chief Pass (Hwy 6) because the route would be more interesting.
He was absolutely right. Chief Mountain stands tall behind the crossing station.
"Chief" is a very regal mountain.
Soon I arrived at Glacier National Park.
You could take boat tours if you wanted.
It was a good thing I decided not to... THIS time... as my day was very full without the hour ride.
You've heard the expression "pretty as a picture"?
People everywhere in the park kept stopping to take "just one more".
It's a good thing most people own digital cameras nowadays... I would have run out of film in about 10 minutes!
Awesome!
I decided to see things "closer up"... So I went for a hike to...
...St. Mary's Falls The colour of the water was awesome.
Downriver from the falls
I hiked back UP the trail... (as a flatlander this was tougher than my normal walks)... with a group from Ohio. Two owned BMers (thumbs up!) and one a Harley (no comment :).
Hey look! A glacier!
Near the top of Logan's pass this area was full of waterfalls.
A closer look
Going through tunnels actually made me nervous. The mountains are SOOOO enormous... and HEAVY-looking! :)
Hug a mountain! Look carefully "mid-picture" for the road hugging the mountain. I was glad to be travelling in the inside lane!
Look forward to where I'll end up... Look back to where I've been!
Looking down the street in Whitefish, Montana The view is of "Big Mountain", a place I've skiied. Up at the very top is the bowl which, when white (that's SNOW, everyone!!) is an awesome place to be.
When you're worried about "making time", you KNOW there's going to be a delay. Traffic was stopped on Hwy 3 because of a rollover. Someone said the driver was OK. While we all waited, I chatted with the people in the car ahead of me!
It was obviously a good day to meet people! This is Ernst who is a dentist in Cranbrook. More important... Ernst rides!
And this is Linley from Calgary. First, he rides a KOOL bike (a brother to Thor!) Second, he has good taste in vacations. HE is going to Laguna Seca, too! We figure we'll meet up there, gather as many Cannucks as we can, and create a maple leaf cheering section!
Last leg of the day... A ride down 95/3A at sunset. Awesome ride!
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July 11, 2007: Ride to Kootenay Bay, BC