Post #35: Coal Banks BLM Thursday, June 5

Speed: 6 mph

Miles: 40

Time: 6:33 am to 1:30 pm

Location:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/48%C2%B001'54.6%22N+110%C2%B014'08.9%22W/@48.0318295,-110.23581,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en

Fort Benton is a nice town to rest. After three days of resting, sorting the new supplies and getting rid of useless items, and walking endless hours in town, I am ready for an early morning launch. My left forearm feels great and my lower right ribs feel rested. I am looking forward to the fast current and scenic landscape that is ahead of me. This section should be a pleasure.

     The monument to Shep, a faithful dog, in Fort Benton. 

           Cool story about Shep. Read about him:     

 http:/ /www.roadsideamerica.com/story/4367

   and http://www.fortbenton.com/shep.html

     The monument to Lewis and Clark

 in Fort Benton stood tall in the town.

My send-off breakfast was waiting for me at 5:30.
Off to Coal Banks.

     

        Early morning put in at Fort Benton after a good rest. 

        My body felt refreshed and ready for the day's paddle.