Idaho and Montana

[Binford]

It sounds like this trip would cross some major highways along the way, so some not wanting to do the whole ride could bail out along the way, huh?

[hutchman]

Correct, you are never very far from being able to get home if needed.

[Toy Man]

I have been thinking about/planning this trip.

I'm in.

Dick - Toy Man

[Jerry]

Backroad driving in Idaho and Montana could encompass a large variety of roads. Everything from city boulevards to low-use highways to unimproved two-track goat trails.

The Continental Divide Tour has received a considerable amount of positive attention and it probably deserves it's own thread. I think it would turn out to be THE tour of the year!

But, let me propose another way of touring Idaho and Montana, something more laid back. My wife and I would like to explore scenic areas, ghost towns and historical sites via paved backroads. Oh, we would venture off pavement on occasion, but mainly to access an interesting destination point. We would spend as many nights as possible in motels and camp out only when there are no rooms available near areas we are reluctant to leave. We would follow only a general plan with no itinerary and no reservations.

Does anyone else have similar interests?

[richardattek]

Welcome to the International Selkirk Loop!

[Jerry]

Originally Posted by richardattek

Welcome to the International Selkirk Loop!

We've done most of the US portion of the loop and some of the Canadian portion as well, but it would be fun to do it again (or maybe explore parallel roads) and just putt along with no evening destination in mind, visiting whatever tourist traps that reach out and grab us.