It's a coffee culture, and we woke to the smell of some of the best coffee we ever had waiting outside our door. Scones on the tray are unbelievably light. I scheduled an in-room massage at 11. After breakfast, we hike the M. A must-do with great panoramic views. Surprisingly steep and lots of options.
Back to the room. We've had some great massages in some great places, so we're skeptical. Simply put, best massage ever. We nap and shower and hit the road, headed to Bear Creek at Bitterroot, starving.
It's a casino culture and funny to us. Essentially a "casino" on every corner, in every gas station. I'm all about a Roadside attraction, so we stop at the Hayloft in Lolo for a bite and a look. It's gross and apparently where Prescious Moments go to die. You can see the cartoon smoke trail as we leave, still starving. End up a mile away at Lolo Peak Brewing. Much bedda. Get the bison burger.
On to Bear Creek. Fun drive, great hike. Moderately challenging with fantastic boulder fields. The water is low, so we explore the cascades and falls up close. Mandy takes on some pretty adventurous climbing at my urging. It's worth it. We take a different route back to the highway and find the most picturesque barn.
Back into town in quest of a Dirty Girl. It's a drink at the Tamarack with their home brewed root beer and local Orphan Girl Bourbon Cream. Think adult root beer float. We head up the block to further support the local economy at the Montgomery Distillery. Unexpectedly great craft drinks. Super friendly people around the bar. I can't understand why they close at 8pm
Our plan was to grab some takeout at Notorious P.I.G. BBQ. We walk in and are told that they are sold out. Sold out. A restaurant. We're from Philly, and one thing we know for sure. If you show up at Pat's or Gino's, anytime of the day or night, the will have a cheesesteak for you. They will never be sold out.
Mandy checks her list. The Red Bird is close. I'm not convinced, but we try it. Walking into the lobby, we expect to see Don Draper in one of the rotary dial phone booths. We order the Savory Cheesecake, lamb kabob and the beautiful house salad we see someone else having at the bar. Delicious, well created, perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. Andrew was a knowledgeable waiter and really made the experience better.
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