Punxsutawny Phil saw his shadow earlier today and predicted six more weeks of winter, which is no surprise to me. Snow fell here last night and this morning. Spring just doesn’t come to the Rockies until the vernal equinox and the calendar say so on March 20th. Even then, snow and chilly temperatures aren’t out […]
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Skating in the Sunshine
When the inversions lift, it’s time to take advantage of the sunshine. Sunday’s single digit temperatures and blue skies presented the perfect opportunity to do some ice skating on Foy’s Lake. One of our favorite ways to chase away the winter doldrums is ice skating. What’s yours?
What are Snowghosts?
Have you ever seen snow ghosts and wondered how they were made? Perhaps, perhaps not. I bet you think they are made of snow, but they aren’t! They are made of hoar frost and rime. Hoar frost is better known as freezing fog and rime is the formation of ice crystals. The moisture in the […]
Where’s the Beef?
Last week I read two ads that reminded me of how basic commodities can change and how we simply adjust to what becomes available. The first was a family promoting their organic grass fed bison. The second was an email offering half of a grass fed steer. Growing up in America, almost every meal was […]
Triceratops Skull Sold For $251,000!
A Triceratops skull found on an eastern Montana ranch sold for almost 251,000 bucks! An anonymous person bought the 7 1/2′ long, and more than 5′ wide skull for $250,950 in an online auction. The skull was found over a decade ago on a ranch in Wilbaux County. It was stored at the ranch until […]
Inversions
Since we live in a valley surrounded by mountains, we frequently have inversions in the winter. When an inversion is going on, we have a thick blanket of fog, freezing fog, or smog covering the valley. When we go up into the mountains, the air is fresh and clean and the sun is out. Inversions are […]
Lost Beneath the Flakes
E and I were snowshoeing through the deep snow near the Flathead River as the sun glistened brightly through the trees. Sparkling white snow set against the clear blue sky made for a beautiful day. We reached a clearing and stopped to look at the dark colored river and snowy mountains. To annoy my […]
Cowboys and Indians Ride in Inaugural Parade
Montana is Marlboro Country…ranches, cattle, horses, cowboys and Indians. We like to keep it casual and laid back. Even our Governor Schweitzer sports jeans, cowboy boots, and a string tie. Now in the true spirit of Montana, Governor Schweitzer and the state’s congressional delegation plan to ride horseback in the inaugural parade for president elect […]
Yellowstone National Park – Fears over Earthquake "Swarm"
Like millions of tourists who visit Yellowstone National Park each year, the threat of earthquakes doesn’t discourage me from enjoying Yellowstone’s amazing thermal features. _________________________ Foreboding discussions on late night radio describe a Yellowstone volcanic eruption as apocalyptic. Living here in Northwest Montana approximately 400 miles from the park makes this all the more […]
The Big Snow Walk
After an overnight snowstorm, we decided to experience the deep snow in our neighborhood by walking to the store. After walking five blocks, I realized how difficult it was to walk in the snow. The fluffy white stuff seemed like weights on my legs. I began to feel tired and the store was […]
