Friday July 19, 1805 Captain Lewis: “The Musquetoes are very troublesome to us as usual. this morning we set out early and proceeded on very well tho’ the water appears to encrease in volocity as we advance. the current has been strong all day and obstructed with some rapids, tho’ these are butContinue reading “Gates of the Rocky Mountains”
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Abstract Moose
This is an incredibly out of focus photo of a moose far away in a foggy meadow. This photo didn’t come out well obviously, but still is kinda cool and will make a great background. I never got a good photo of the moose. via 500px http://ift.tt/2tCsUgP
Helena Horse
A horse friend I had made during the trip to Montana. Of all the horses at the Black Mountain Lodge, this one was the friendliest. via 500px http://ift.tt/2svluab
Black Mountain Lodge
This is the lodge area of the Black Mountain Lodge which also features 4 other cabins on site. Amazing place to stay just outside of Helena, MT. No cell service, no wifi. Had an amazing stay here while visiting Montana. Could not be more relaxing. via 500px http://ift.tt/2s5p9wc
Helena Fire Tower
Fire plagued Helena in the early days. Wooden buildings huddled together and a lack of abundant water made stopping fires once they got started very difficult. Several huge fires in the 1870s were particularly horrific, wiping out much of the central business district and many homes. It should be remembered that, during those pre-railroad days,Continue reading “Helena Fire Tower”
Helena Women’s Mural
Painted on the side of the Livestock Building, the mural commemorates groups and individual women who contributed to the greater community. Suffragists, painted ladies, schoolteachers, and pioneers, as well as rodeo star Fanny Sperry Steele and guitarist M. J. Williams, represent Helena’s diverse women. Women planned, designed, and painted the mural. Intended to last noContinue reading “Helena Women’s Mural”
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