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National Bison Range

Yeah, this isn’t a bison. But it’s one of my better photos from a recent day trip to the National Bison Range.

 

 

I’ve been to the bison range a couple times, but I recently drove the upper loop for the first time in about 25 years. . . . → Read More: National Bison Range

Summer In Montana

Some recent photos ….

 

 

 

 

 

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The Missoula Song By Jewel

Arlee Celebration

 

 

 

 

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Mama Bear, Baby Bear

Look who I ran into while hunting morels a few weeks ago.

Living It Up At The Hotel Meade

I recently made a return visit to Bannack, Montana’s first territorial capital. I’d been wanting to go back since my first trip circa 1999. It’s a marvelous place and the finest ghost town I’ve ever visited. Both times I arrived after hours and nearly had the whole place to myself. The photos here . . . → Read More: Living It Up At The Hotel Meade

Montana Moondance

What It Sounds Like In My Cabin At Dawn

A northern flicker drums on my cabin’s stovepipe at dawn. They do this in spring to establish territory and impress the ladies.

5 Things I Love About Montana

Natural beauty Low population Less development Slower pace of life Friendlier people

5 Things I Hate About Montana

January February March Racism Lack of ocean