The Bear’s Tooth

The bear tooth is the rock spire/ mountain in the distance. It’s difficult to get a good view- the road is too narrow and winding to pull over at the best spot.

Wildflowers

We had to stop for the view and the amazing tundra flowers.

Wildflower photos by Sam

The Beartooth Pass

Steep and winding through the rugged mountains, it’s one of our favorite routes. By far the best way to get from Montana to Wyoming. There are turnouts and lookouts along the way.

Lewis and Clark Reservoir

This was the site of Camp Fortunate where Lewis and Clark stopped in 1805 and 1806. This is also where Sacajawea was reunited with her Shoshone tribe. The actual site is under water so we stopped at the overlook.

Welcome to Montana

This is the best we get for a sign. That’s what happens on the road less traveled.

Lemhi Pass

The highest point on the road, the continental divide, and the border between Idaho and Montana. Back in the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition, it was also the border of the Louisiana Purchase territory and the Oregon Territory. For us it was a stop to stretch our legs and a photo opp with the sign.

The Lewis and Clark trail

We decided to follow the Lewis and Clark trail over Lemhi Pass into Montana. It is about 30 miles of winding gravel road. Jim and I tried to go this way about 16 years ago but were rained out. 

There were stage lines and wagon trains that followed this route after Lewis and Clark. We were grateful for Silver!