August 29, 2017 - Choteau to Browning, Montana

Day 7  -  Yellowstone to Glacier Bike Tour

Our camping spot at the city park in Choteau was pretty nice. The first picture is our little RV, the second are Phil and Marcia’s and Jon and June’s. Another trailer pulled in next to us on one side – he was very quiet. Then another pulled in just left of the tree in the first picture, between us and Phil and Marcia. They proceeded to turn on their generator and run it until almost 10pm. They were not very considerate neighbors!We had an early start again today. Tobey was off by 7:15, with Phil and Jon about 10 minutes behind him. I stopped at the library to connect to WIFI and pick up some groceries before getting on the road. It seems like we stop every 10 miles or so for rest breaks which really helps keep the fellows going. At 21 miles from Choteau, Tobey was still smiling as he came in for a break.Lunch was in Dupuyer, about 34 miles from our starting point. It gave the guys some shade and a rest.After Dupuyer, I stopped by a huge sunflower field. They weren’t blooming – it’s probably almost time for harvesting the seeds.I liked this fence gate with the old wagon wheel.I saw a sign that said “Rocky Mountains” and had to pause to see whether I could see them or not. They are off in the distance, but there is still so much haze in the sky from the fires that they were hard to make out.We entered the Blackfeet Indian Reservation about 15 miles south of Browning. Tobey had me go on into town so I could see the Museum of the Plains Indians while he cycled the rest of the way in.

The admission is $5.00 and well worth it. Beautiful clothing pieces, artifacts, and wonderful exhibits. I spent over an hour enjoying the museum before venturing back outside to watch for Tobey’s arrival. There is a small art exhibit across the parking lot from the museum with a sign explaining the Blackfeet belief on the creation which was interesting to read.Tobey turned into town to explore – and was chased by a couple of dogs! He said he was lucky he still had enough energy left to yell at the dogs and pedal faster to get away! After 73 miles, he pulled into the museum parking lot – smiling but beat!We are actually camping here in the parking lot tonight. There is a casino next door and they told us this was a good place and they would have their night security keep an eye on us! Guess we will have to go over and support the local economy! Tomorrow is a short day – and destination day - about 30 miles into Glacier National Park.