Along the Clearwater

Today, I continued by ride along the Clearwater River, then along the Middle Fork Clearwater, and finally to the Lochsa River as I rode from Orofino to Lowell. The frontier feel of the ride continues along the winding rivers and tributaries. One can definitely appreciate why the Nez Perce called this crystal clear river the Clearwater.

The locals take a good deal of pride in this area. They've boasted that this is not only the largest county in the U.S., but that "there are more bears than people" and that this area features the "best Steelhead fishing in the lower 48."

The only disappointment of the day was my second flat in as many days. I'm starting to take this personally: I think the Idaho roads have it out for me.