The Great Keen Adventure

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Entry 755 Ennis

When we took a little road trip in early July, Ennis was an unscheduled, pleasant surprise. The pictures don't do justice to the eagle nest, but we tried. Enjoy the short slide show!

Ennis Slideshow

Entry 754 Gates to the Mountains

This day trip in early July took us on a boat trip up the Missouri River to the Gates to the Mountains. If you look at about four or five pictures near the center of the slideshow in succession, you can see the "gate" that Lewis & Clark saw that prompted them to name this beautiful natural landmark. There are also a number of pictures of an immature Bald Eagle. Enjoy the short slideshow!
Gates to the Mountains Slideshow

Entry 753 Mountain Man Rendezvous

At the end of June we went to a special event in Lewistown, Montana. The Mountain Man Rendezvous was like taking a step back in time. These muzzle loader aficionados really got into character. Aside from being very friendly, they also let me shoot one of these unique weapons. I was surprised at how accurate they are. This is a short slideshow. Enjoy!
Mountain Man Rendezvous Slideshow

Entry 752 Canada 06-23-25-2012

In June we took a short trip up into Canada to see Banff International Park, Lake Louise, and Lake Moraine. It was simply amazing! We started out tent camping, but the rain put a damper on that, so we spent the next couple of nights in a hotel in Canmore, Alberta, the gateway to Banff. On the last day of our trip, while at Lake Louise, the sun appeared and the views were just heavenly! There are a lot of pictures in the slideshow, but I think you will find it worth your time. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy!
Alberta, Canada Slideshow

Entry 751 Beartooth Highway 08-25-2012

We spent this last weekend leisurely driving a loop from White Sulphur Springs to the Beartooth Highway, a mountain pass that reaches a height of nearly 11,000 feet as is twists and winds through Wyoming and Montana. It was a truly spectacular drive! I have included a map of the Beartooth Highway to provide some reference points as you make your way through the slideshow. If some of the pictures seem a little hazy, it's because of all the smoke in the air from the recent fires, but you can still get a taste of the beauty. There are a lot of pictures, so sit back and enjoy!
Beartooth Highway Slideshow