To celebrate the 4th of July the Across America trekkers watched fireworks shot over the Columbia River Gorge. In the morning they set out for their longest day so far, riding 75+ miles in very, very, very, hot weather. To beat the heat the group was up at 5 a.m. and did much of their riding before lunch. Like many afternoons the group had a several hour siesta before riding for a few hours in the early evening. To celebrate their long day they stayed in a motel in Walla Walla with great showers, soft beds, and T.V. "Life is good!" --
Trip Leader Lydia
