DAY 22 JUNE 23, 2013

Woke up this morning to clear bright blue skies and temps in the 50's. Levis, t-shirt, leather jacket, dark sun glasses definitely the order of the day, besides it is a very good look.

Headed north and soon found ourselves in Belle Fourche SD the geographic center of the fifty states. (click for info) Turned west on Route 212 under the beautiful blue sky with no traffic and herds of antelope on the sides of the road. The grass is brilliant green from the spring rains, we covered mile after mile of rolling hills and a corner of Wyoming before entering Montana. The closer we got to Billings the more the scenery changed with the hills becoming higher and pine trees appearing along the road. Turned south from Billings and found ourselves staring at snow covered peaks covered in pine trees.

Sixty miles later we are still north of the mountains in Red Lodge MT after a beautiful day of easy riding through incredible countryside. Since we stopped early went to the old downtown area, found a shop roasting their own coffee and sat watching people.

A couple of riders were standing outside the shop talking about the 800 mile trip they are on. I had to smile because I think we are near 7500 miles and 23 or 24 states, didn't say anything to them, not trying to brag, just....wow.

Tomorrow over Beartooth Pass and into Yellowstone Park with a forecast of great weather. The American Motor Association rates Beartooth as the number one ride in the US, they rate Blue Ridge Parkway, and Tail of The Dragon two and three. Three of the top fifteen in one trip!