Don't forget to look back.

Everyday, every corner I turn I am blown away by the view.  The most spectacular day, I think I have had yet, was the day I climbed out of White Bird ID. The route took me out of town on old hwy 95 up through the Nez Perce National Historic Park. This land was originally the ancestral home of the Nez Perce Indian tribal nation. History shows how the native Americans were chased from there lands to the reservation. This home to the Nez PerceTrail.





The road switched back up the hills away from White Bird. The higher the climb the more stunning the views. After a short bit on 95 it was back to the switchbacks  on Old White Bird Hill Rd. The best part about all of the hard work done on the climbs is the downhill on the other side. Yipee!!  The downhill out of Grangeville ID. into Kooskia was incredible. I am glad I didn't have to climb it. 12 percent is steep. 90 and 180° turns, hard braking and big grins were the order of the day.

That evening I camped in a town park in Kooskia ID. pop 607. It is nice of these small towns to offer the touring cyclist an oasis.






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Anonymous said…
Hi
June 14, 2019 at 2:09 PM
Chuck said…
Looks fantastic. Great pictures.
June 15, 2019 at 6:35 AM
Unknown said…
This is one of the greatest stories ever told. Keep it going Big. We are enjoying the posts.
June 15, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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