Sunday, Sep 17 2023 Road video and map Tonight’s hotel was the last I had pre-booked before starting the trip as I am now heading out of premium tourist areas with limited accommodations and towards larger cities as I travel east. I, therefore, planned the day with just one tourist target in mind so that … Continue reading Bighorn Canyon – Another Natural Wonder
Saturday, Sep 16 2023 Road video and map As I mentioned in the previous post I had little interest in re-visiting the geothermal attractions of Yellowstone. On this occasion it was mainly a convenient and pleasant place to stay but I do love the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and so I spent a little … Continue reading Scenic Views Everywhere
Wednesday, Sep 13 2023 Today was spent in Bozeman, MT and I had planned a hike and visits to two museums. Rain showers scattered throughout the day killed the hike and my body received no benefit but the museums were superb and the mental stimulation more than made up for the loss. The first, Museum … Continue reading Geeky Museum Day and A Good Drive
Monday, Sep 11 2023 My primary reason for coming to Great Falls, MT was to visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and, in my planning notes, I had noted that it is closed on Mondays after labor day (which was September 4 this year). Unfortunately, it was only on Sunday evening I realized I … Continue reading Great Falls – Mess Up and Recovery
Sunday, Sep 10 2023 Road video and map The weather was beautiful again today, but with a threat of storms later, and I decided to get in a hike before temperatures rose or rain came. The obvious place was Mount Helena City Park which overlooks the city from just a few miles away. I got … Continue reading Scenic Hike and Drive
Saturday, Sep 9 2023 Road video and map Today’s weather was perfect for a day outdoors so I drove about 20 miles (32 km) north from Helena to the Gates of the Mountains National Recreation Area and took a boat tour along the Missouri river where it runs in a limestone canyon explored by Meriwether … Continue reading Gates of the Mountains and Saint Helena
Friday, Sep 8 2023 Road video and map My trip truly began today with a pleasant drive between Missoula and Helena, MT but the highlight for me was visiting a true ghost town. Most ghost towns that are open to the public in the U.S. seem to be mainly reconstructions or living history areas but … Continue reading A Real Ghost Town