Lolo bound

Today we rode 40 slightly uphill miles to Powell Junction. Upon arrival we discovered that all 4 of the USFS campgrounds here are still closed. Bummer. There is a private lodge here that told us we could camp in their plush lawn. Lovely! The lodge is beautiful with showers, a nice restaurant, and exceptionally friendly staff. We ate lunch and dinner at the restaurant and played cribbage in the lodge (the mom is up 2-1...dang). Tomorrow we ride over the Lolo Pass (a mere 12 miles) and are going to relax at the hot springs before descending the next day into Missoula.