July 6, 2024
Day 66 - Jackson Hot Springs
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I approached a parking area on the side of the road with a dirt road heading up the hill from there. In the parking area was a large pickup with a trailer attached. As I got closer a four wheeler with two dogs in the back came down the dirt road and drove up onto the trailer. I had to stop since one of the dogs was a Golden.
I met Kyle, a local rancher, who has a working dog (Border Collie) and a dog for his two girls at home, a Golden named Coco. She loved to be scratched and I obliged as Kyle and I talked about local history. He knew a lot about the local area and its history, thoroughly enjoyed it
The hard winter of 1886-1887 resulted in the losses of up to 90% of cattle in some herds across the northern plains. After these devastating losses it became a necessity for ranchers to grow and set aside enough hay to feed their livestock. In 1908, the “beaverslide hay stacker” was invented in the Big Hole Valley of Southwestern Montana. This structure consists of a 30-foot wooden frame that supports an inclined plane. I found out these are still in use today
I biked from Dillon to Jackson today, a distance of 48 miles with a 2,200 foot climb eventually heading over a pass before arriving in Jackson
I stayed at Jackson Hot Springs in a cabin and took advantage of their giant soaking pool. The pool is fed by a natural hot spring and is kept at 103 to 105 degrees. Felt great on tired muscles
Today's ride: 48 miles (77 km)
Total: 3,116 miles (5,015 km)
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