Challis to Idaho Falls

Tue. 6/13 :  Challis to Mackay

woke's not here!!

The weather is not cooperating, so I tried to find a lightweight poncho.  The local grocery store had a shelf tag but they were sold out, so I got a large trash bag from Stinky's convenience store and cut out some holes for arms & head and set out for Mackay.   

A little weather on the horizon

Climbing through the canyon.

The rest of the ride was mostly downhill, but made more difficult by 12 mph headwinds.

Wed. 6/14 :  Mackay to Arco

 An easy 30 mile ride to Arco

Arco, known as the first town in the world to be powered by Nuclear. 

The power plant is about 20 miles south of the town, and is now a museum.

The world's first Nuclear Power plant

After lunch at Pickle's Place spent most of the rest of the afternoon at the Arco library using their computer.  Then, went back to  Lost River motel, where I crashed for a few hours.  

Lost River Motel - in technicolor!

Thu. 6/15 :  Arco to Idaho Falls

 At last, a real city!  Having worn out my bike seat, I bought a new one from Dave's Bike Shop.

 It's called Idaho Falls for a reason.

My hotel is under construction: Quality Inn is changing to a Comfort Inn.