Originally Posted by
scrapser
I'm planning a trip from DC to Seattle beginning in mid-May (May 19). I live in Silver Spring, MD which is on the northern tip of DC. I plan on riding northwest to Ohio to pick up the Northern Tier route using Adventure Cycling maps.
Definitely check our Monroeville, IN mentioned above. There is a community building where you can stay for free. And Staggers bar, which I understand is still there, was a great place to meet the locals. I'd include a photo from my afternoon there but I am sure it would violate forum rules.
Going to the Sun is a fabulous ride. It will almost certainly be open by the time you get there, assuming you are not burning rubber, although last year opening was delayed until mid-July due to heavy, heavy snowpack.