What a day of contrasts! From Glacier I traveled to Flathead Lake for several miles. Beautiful and BIG lake! (“Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the western US (by surface area) outside of Alaska.”)

After Flathead as I approached Missoula, I noticed the sky looking hazy, the smell smoky, and my eyes itchy. Yep, surrounded by fires.

Missoula, the second largest city in Montana and home of the University of Montana, has a darling downtown and, according to Wikipedia, a thriving brew pub industry. Lunch? Fish tacos and a beer at Tamarack Brewery.

While walking off my beer, I discovered the Elks Lodge 383, a beautiful old building containing both the lodge and apartments.

The final leg of today’s journey was almost a Plan B. Google’s directions to the Hipcamp I’m staying at led me astray. Fortunately, I was able to reach the owner who talked me to the correct place, an old western town. Karen, the proprietor, bought the property in 2019 and rents spaces in the refurbished buildings as a B&B. When she realized how many people are having trouble finding camping sites, she opened up some of her 52 acres to dispersed camping via Hipcamp.

That’s a long post for today! Addie and I are enjoying our adventure!