Time for a (short) bath.
Day 119
The Dearborn River
July 23rd, 2010
I'm walking across America.
That's the idea, at least. I'm walking westward from New York City for nine months or so. If everything goes according to plan, I'll be in Oregon when the clock runs out. If nothing goes according to plan, maybe I'll end up in Peru or Mongolia or Pennsylvania. You can read all about the details of my trip if you're so inclined.
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looks refreshing, enjoy!
Was the water cold?
The water is probably cool but I bet it felt great!
Is that a bear I see over in the woods? Just kidding Matt!
What a welcoming sight, and a beautiful photo.
No doubt that was one invigorating bath!
Rubber duckey your so fine…..Hay bert….Matt is takin a bath too.
Look like Matt could possibly pass that weather tower camera at Rogers Pass, MT, today. Ya’ll keep an eye out for him!
Matt: I can’t wait for more scenic pics of the Rockies. I’ve been following you since PA and have marveled at the generosity of the people you’ve met along your walk. Love the signs, odd items and scenic pics….keep up the trek….keep watching out for critters….and God’s speed to your journey. Dave H
Dave in TN
What part of of great state do you live in?
Looks inviting but I can almost guarantee that the water was chilly but invigorating. Did you use biodegradable soap? I have no doubt that you did-just based on what I have learned about you on this HOBO JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME.
What a great clean looking body of water. No MATT not your body the water’s body. I guess that was a little watered down!
Does that “run” clear or what???…all of the streams in the West seem to run so clear…I suppose it runs over rock mostly…maybe it is so “near” the source???…a little different from the Arkansas here in Little Rock…or the good ol’ Mississippi…but at their source…clear as a bell…at least the Mississippi is…our family swam from Lake Itasca (it’s source) for a bit and down the Mississippi…clear and cold…I assume Matt is having the same experience here…
Don’t know the Dearborn River…seems that should be near Detroit…
Jim…our streams, rivers, etc. here in the Pac NW-ish area pretty much run clear all the time (if you don’t look at the Willamette River in Portland…YUCK!). I think it’s because of the snow packs, the way the water runs, etc.
Matt
I forgot to ask…. did you see any DEAR BORN while taking your short bubble bath? Did any adult deer try to horn in on you during your public demonstration?
Looks like he’s not quite to the Rogers Pass webcam yet, possibly another 10-15 miles, but he could be father than I think. Would likely be passing there today or tomorrow. I posted a link to the webcam on Matt’s “Rockies await” photo yesterday.
Thanks Lori – I kept looking at Google Maps and the distance from the Dearborn River to the camera. As fast as Matt seems to travel, I thought he might pass the camera today. If he does, I hope one of his followers might spot him. My poor old eyes are worn out!
careful of piranha, Matt
This is a beautiful shot. You certainly can tell you’re out west now. Did you pan for gold while you bathed?
OMG was it cold? We had so much snow pack this year that I bet theres still a lot of melt going into it! Enjoy your time in the Rockies!
………and a river runs through it.
You must love seeing green trees and great rivers now, not just flat flat land, with the odd building here and there, Yes your going to love the walk now, Enjoy your bath, as its hot here and bet that was so cooling,
That water looks really refreshing!
I would bet any $ that the water temp was in the 60’s, having waded in a few Montana rivers years ago. Brrrrrrr but very invigorating. Most of the times I’d swim in Lake Michigan as a kid even in August the water temp would be just close to 70 on a good day. Didn’t bother me then, but now I can barely put my foot in. Ccccccccccold.
Just watch out for giardia! All waterways in California should be considered contaminated with giardia from livestock. I am sure that Montana would be the same. It will put those chocolate covered plums to shame. As I recall Matt listed water filtration system in his supply list.