On Thursday 24th of August – Coeur D’ Alene Idaho to Hungry Horse Montana

The drive on this day was supposed to be a fairly short one, only 220 miles, which we thought would only take 4 to 5 hours. Instead, it ended up taking closer to 7 hours. The reason for the elongated run, was because of the mountain driving we involved with. And while fortunately the roads were not particularly windy, there was a lot of altitude changes over the trip. Also fortunately, Charlie, Rosie and Rex are all being real troopers when it comes to being on the road.

For us two legged adventurers, the drive however was worth the effort. After departing Coeur D’ Alene at 10:30, we arrived at the campground at 5:20, pacific time (6:20 Mountain time). Montana is very beautiful country, much like the Amador county foot hills in California. The one big difference being is that the trees here in Montana have not suffered from the Bark Beetle the way the trees in Amador County and all over the state of California have suffered from it.

The ‘Mountain Meadow’ camp ground that we arrived at here in Hungry horse is beautiful. It is just like staying in a ‘National Forest’ while still having the amenities of an finer RV park. The roads and sites are paved with gravel and each site is lined with trees. This is a fairly large facility that really puts you back in nature. Everywhere you turn there are pine trees, and greenery of all shapes and sizes. There is a beautiful little fishing pond, and convenience store. Their rest rooms and shower rooms are absolutely beautiful. There is a dog park and best of all, no Breed Restrictions. They just don’t want anyone bringing ‘Aggressive dogs’ in to the park. If we are ever back in this area, we will definitely stay here again.

Safe travels all!