Thursday: Idaho and Montana

A morning drive to Lake Coeur d’Alene was the perfect way to kick off a Thursday morning. It was overcast, but the lake was beautiful — as was the largest city in northern Idaho (population under 50K).  From there I headed for Montana (through gorgeous National Forests).  The entire population of Montana is under 1 million people — thankfully. The serenity and breathtaking simplicity of huge forests, mountains, rivers, clouds, farms, rainbows and wildlife are an unparalleled asset. I stopped for lunch at the Rose Memorial Park in Missoula and then found my way to Bozeman.  A perfect stopping point — this city (third largest in Montana) is very neat….as was my dining establishment. Montana Ale Works — home to Bozone Amber and a bison burger, which I happily consumed after a long day on the road.  It was hailing today….so I found shelter is the “TLC Inn” in Bozeman….