Trail of the Couerd'Alenes II. Aug 8-13, 2011

Resting on the bridge

The old railroad bridge has been "terraced" for bike riders.

The kids rode very patiently.

Sorry about the tilt, Josh ascends the bridge.

We returned to the bike trail on an old railroad grade for the second year, last year we had a nice trip with Carrie, Anna, Cindy and I.  this year we brought everyone willing to come, so we had Shawn and Anna, the Iverson's and Cindy and I.  We had our tent camper and the roof top tent, worked pretty well overall.  We towed my utility trailer with bikes and camping equipment.

The Harrison City campground works well for us, we had two lake-side sites and easy trail access.  We brought plenty of firewood too.  The weather was good, mid- 80's days and mid 50s in the night.  Some people rode four days and some, like me two.  We had one day in Couer d'Alene the city, a fun marina and pier and some shopping.

All in all we had a good time together.

Liz in camp getting ready for first days 30 mile loop to Plummer and back.

Ready for departure

Allison waiting to lead out.

Pier at marina in Couer d'Alene

Archway on pier.

Shopping in Couer d'Alene

Allison got a flat in construction zone while going to Plummer for ice cream.

Naps helped pass the time.

One morning Levi had a fuzzy do. 

Some nights Morgan and Levi were both up on the queen with Mom and Dad.  Morgan slept at our end with us two nights.

Sunset, ready for driftwood story time.

Carrie's story involved a peg-leg pirate, pretty good use of her driftwood.

The camp spirits were calmed with this offering by Shawn.

Morgan was kind to serve as support for Levi on some of his naps.

Josh pulled them most of the time, Shawn helped on the hill to Plummer.

Carrie had a wasp sting while we cooled off on some rocks along the St. Joe river.

The cool water helped the feet and energy level.

Morgan cooled right down.

Liz and Allison had a moose right in their path, this one was off the trail a hundred feet or so.

I hope we will be back to Harrison in two summers, it is a fun place to bike.  Even if you aren't a serious biker.