McGregor Lake, MT

Russell has been fascinated by the small town of Libby, MT for several years. It is in the most northwestern county of the state. We heard about the great fishing in an area between Libby and Kalispell, a chain of many small lakes, creeks and the Kootenai River. We also were told about a nice RV park. All rumors were proved correct.

We spent several days at Lake McGregor Lodge, scenically located between Lake McGregor and Little Lake McGregor, a short walk to each. A short drive on US2 takes you to the Thompson Chain of Lakes and the Fisher River. We fished, dodged deer, picnicked, and caught nothing but a few rays and some more mosquito bites. We also enjoyed the lodge owners and their restaurant. The restaurant-store-bar-casino is typical of lake hangouts whether on Lake McGregor or Texhoma.

We drove to Libby several times to look around and shop at the Town of Eagles. It's cool to see the nests on phone poles in town with mature and baby eagles. The sculpted metal birds were much easier to photograph.

Yesterday we left Montana after the better part of a month. We are now in Coeur d'Alene, again. We are now at the Blackwell Island RV Park. Coeur d'Alene is southwest of Libby, barely 100 miles between them. The trip between the 2 cities is over 200m first northwest, then south. The Bitterroot and Cabinet Mountains line the Mountana-Idaho border. What a great use of 5 hours.

Photos are on the new phone. will post after I figure out HOW!