It’s a tough decision, but I think I can handle it.

Aspens are turning on the Chief Joseph Highway in Wyoming.

Dom and I left Red Lodge and headed toward Cody. We both diverted to run the Chief Joseph Highway albeit separately. I made some good photographs but I prefer the Beartooth Highway. Dom prefers the Chief Joseph. Weather thus far has been fantastic.

A view from Beartooth Highway

Dom and Jim came across the top edge of Yellowstone and ended up in Red Lodge.

Barb on the Beartooth Highway in Montana.

Plans were made and the bike was packed as I headed out on Aug 7th to Red Lodge MT by way of Colorado Springs. Admittedly Colorado Springs is not quite on the way to Red Lodge but I had a riding friend and lodging invite waiting for me in Colorado Springs.

My friend, Jack and I enjoyed a couple days of loop rides based from his home before we headed to Cody, Yellowstone and Red Lodge. Chief Joseph Scenic Hwy and the Beartooth Scenic Hwy were just a couple of our highlights. Plus, riding a motorcycle into Yellowstone is always an exciting adventure.

Beartooth Highway

Jack and I parted ways on the 14th and Barb arrived into Billing MT on the 15th. Advance plans had been made to stay at a couple of B&B’s in Red Lodge MT. We ended up staying 6 days at the Rocky Fork Inn B&B which exceeded our expectations. What’s not to like about a place with a back patio, out your room, over looking a stream.

Rocky Fork Inn B&B

Barb and I were able to ride the bike up Beartooth Scenic Hwy to the “top of the world” store. We also explored a few of the local roads and small “towns”.

OK, now about the “Pig Races”. Unfortunately the Mine Disaster of 1942 just about wiped the mining town of Bearcreek off the map. About 27 years ago a couple started with a mexican restaurant that today is called the Bearcreek Saloon. They have managed to stay in business being innovative. They had one of the first Velcro Walls and now have Pig Races out back behind their Saloon. It’s a blast to watch, watch the video and listen for Barb’s name to be called for pig number 4. They do a 50/50 with half of the wagered funds going to assist local young men and women with educational cost.

We had a great trip,

Dennis & Barb