Circumnavigating Flathead Lake

/ ridingwithgary

Today begins the annual two-day Flathead Cherry Festival, right here in Polson, Montana. We mark the occasion by circumnavigating Flathead Lake, with its 200 square miles of surface area and 185 miles of shoreline. Cherries are sold everywhere, and we buy a few — for roadside sampling. After three hours of riding, we roll into Missoula, known for its blue-ribbon trout fishing, and home to the University of Montana. At day’s end, after 280 miles, some of them along the Blackfoot River, we find ourselves in Montana’s capital, Helena, birthplace of actor Gary Cooper – whom I was named after.

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And now, today’s photos.

Walter Jr on Clarence’s bike. We’ll leave when he gives up his seat to Clarence.
The best snack in Montana
Cow country.
Neef a tow? Call Randy.
Clarence checks out the upcoming route on his personalized TripTik.
Roadside rest stop.
Admiring Clarence’s machine.
Clarence sneaks another ice cream sandwich. Note to Anne: put the big guy on a diet when he gets home.
Walter Jr had a great day. Held on tight, and did not fall off 🤪
Waiting for a table at Melanque Mexican restaurant. It took an hour to be seated. It was this. Or McDonald’s. Or Taco Time. Or Wendy’s. So we wait, while Clarence chatted up another waiter.







2 thoughts on “Circumnavigating Flathead Lake”

  2. Great route. We golfed alongside Flathead Lake and did some mountain bike riding in Whitefish as well as a Backroads ride from there across Glacier Park. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and stay safe.

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