Adventure on the edge of the wilderness
Note: Just so you can’t say I didn’t warn you, there’s a picture of a dead animal at the end of this post. Adventure on the edge of the wilderness in Montana can take on many forms… David and I often see deer while cycling along the bike path in Kalispell, and I […]
Adventure on the edge of the wilderness in rural Montana can take on many forms… Standing on the side of the road at 2 a.m. watching headlights creep towards us, plus getting scared out of our wits by the sound of a beaver’s tail slapping the river’s water, all in the spirit of searching skyward […]
“Times were hard but the biscuits were tender.” ****************************************** My dad was raised in the country and my mom was raised in the city. Dad liked fresh vegetables and homemade baked goods. Mom liked quick and easy, especially when it came to desserts. In fact, I cannot remember my mother baking any sweets at all. We […]
Fair week is over in NW Montana and a good time was had by all. The fair is an important summer event in this community. People gather from far and wide to share their crafts and craftsmanship. Colorful quilts, scrumptious homemade pies, perfectly canned goods, and many other handcrafted items were on display […]
It’s huckleberry picking season in Northwest Montana, and apparently not much has changed in 100 years. Year after year, each huckleberry season, people still talk about how plentiful and how large the huckleberries are. Look at what was said in the Daily Interlake in 1912. Aug. 14 – Huckleberries have been especially plentiful on the […]
I love visiting national park lodges and admiring their architecture. And the striking Glacier Park Hotel located on the Blackfeet Reservation in East Glacier, Montana has got to be one of my favorites. The Blackfeet named it “Omahykoyis” or “Big Tree Lodge”. It was built almost a century ago when the Great Northern Railway purchased […]
“Far away in northwestern Montana, hidden from view by clustering mountain peaks, lies an unmapped corner – the Crown of the Continent.” –George Bird Grinnell, “Father” of Glacier National Park. One of the wonderful things about living in Kalispell, Montana is its proximity to Glacier National Park. We can get ready, leave in mid-afternoon, see […]
The Miracle of America Museum in Polson sits off to the side of Hwy. 93, the only road north to Kalispell. Its sign begs for attention and the old building and parking lot, including the boat, “Paul Bunyan”, smack of a tourist trap. But, believe me, the 5 dollar admission price for adults and 2 […]
It seems to be part of the human condition to complain about the weather. Just a couple of weeks ago, people around here were complaining about it being too cold and rainy. Now the consensus is that it is too darn hot! After a mild 4th of July where it was a pleasure to […]
Yarn bombing, also known as yarn storming has hit Kalispell, Montana! Several trees and a park bench, on the lawn of the Hockaday Museum of Art, have been bombed! What is Yarn Bombing Have you ever heard of yarn bombing, guerilla knitting, yarn storming, or urban knitting? Am I the last one on […]
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