Ronan to Whitefish to Columbia Falls: July 20-21 2026
Well.
Traveling day 7/20 … which was supposed to be Ronan to Whitefish … it went sideways.
I started the day backtracking to St. Ignatius to shop at the Amish Country Market. I got some goodies, Emmett and I had a nice walk and then we set off for Whitefish.
The drive along the west shore of Flathead Lake was beautiful, but smoky. I took video and yes, as always … a video in progress but I don’t know what or when.
I stayed at Whitefish RV Park three times, but it was 2009 the last time. Yes, I looked at the website but I didn’t pay enough attention to gallery photos or reviews. I was focused on being e-bike distance from Whitefish and my memories of a small RV park with lots of trees…
So.
The RV park was awful (IMO) … far too many sites, too close together. No “office” as per the owner: “I’m not sitting in that little red building (pseudo office) for anyone!”. ’nuff said. I had to do a lap of the park to reposition to get to my site. After my lap, I said to myself: “No”.
I pulled to a place out of everyone’s way. A package from Chewy (pet supplies) had been delivered and I needed to get that.
The owner waved me on. I got out and walked toward her. My Chewy package was on a side by side to be delivered by a work camper.
I said: “I am not staying.”
Conversation which entailed astonishment that I was unhappy with RV park. I was silent.
I walked toward the side by side. Owner said: “I am not refunding”. I said: “Fine”. She said: “Don’t you want your Chewy package?” And then she stopped the work camper from bringing it to me on the side by side.
“You better scamper over there and get your Chewy!”
The poor work camper! He was obviously not happy but handed me the heavy box. I carried it and loaded and pulled out to cries of: “You are crazy”, etc.
I headed for Columbia Falls RV Park. I knew they had space for the night at least and actually had space for the week … spendy, but comfortable.
Meanwhile, at the start of the travel day, Oscar was hidden under duvet and again, wet the bed. I discovered this at St. Ignatius market. We had a good parking spot so I stripped all and partially made the bed.
Arrived Columbia Falls RV Park and made the decision to take a “premium” pull through spot for 5 days.
I cancelled a scheduled Uber for Whitefish RV Park and rebooked for Columbia Falls RV Park to get the Yukon out of storage.
HOO RAH! So nice to have the Yukon. All of the bedding into it, also the Chewy box and packing material.
End of day 7/20/2026 we are in a gorgeous end spot with our own little yard. We have the Yukon and all prep for next day garbage and laundry.
Hot, tired … Emmett and I walk, I shower and go to bed.
7/21/2026 … I had big plans to be at a local laundry at 8:00 to get the bedding going. The RV park has a nice laundry but since I had 2 comforters, 2 duvet covers, a bottom sheet and a “waterproof” mattress cover … the BIG laundry was the spot.
Before laundry, though … on yesterday’s drive, I spotted an RV Park overlooking Flathead Lake. I looked at all info and sent a reservation request. The park phoned me this morning, we chatted and I booked a week. So … next week, i.e. through August 1 is booked!
After that ???
Back to today 7/21/2026.
I started at the big laundry about 9:45.
The laundry is less than 5 minutes away so I am able to start things, set my timer and return to transfer to washer, check for dryness. All done by 12:00 ish, plus I had lunch and was ready to head out …
To The UPS Store where I have my domicile address as well as they hold/re-mail my mail.
To the storage place where I store the Yukon. I wanted to change how I store the Yukon but unfortunately a location for that was not available.
A stop at the Welcome Park for a walk with Emmett.
Home via Cowgirls Coffee where I got an ice cream cone!
Yum. Shared with Emmett.
And that is exactly how I feel!
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