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Glacier National Park 2012 Snowplowing Album

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:48:00 +0000

I love this photo because it really shows some perspective on just how much snow needs to be moved off the Going to the Sun Road before it can open to the public. The road is usually open all the way through the Park by the end of June, but that is not always the case. This photo is from the Park's 2012 Snowplowing Album.

Grizzly Bear with New Cubs Northwest Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:00 +0000

This Grizzly Bear mama just emerged from her den and presents two new cubs to the World. Photo taken from helicopter by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks employee conducting wildlife population counts in northwestern Montana.

She seems alerted to the helicopter's presence. Photographer used telephoto lens.

Winter in the Bitterroot

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Winter in the Bitterroot

This photo was taken in December, 2011, along the Bitterroot River south of Missoula. The peak in the background is Blue Mountain.

Mission Mountains near Polson Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:59:00 +0000

This is a gorgeous time of the year up in the Mission Mountain range near Polson, Montana.

University of Montana Campus from Mount Sentinel

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:18:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite views of the University of Montana campus in Missoula. In the foreground is Main Hall. The University District is distinctive in its tree-lined boulevards.

I took this photo in 2008, from Mount Sentinel, about five legs up the "M" Trail.

Canada and USA boundary marker

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:02:00 +0000

Way up high, atop a mountain east of Eureka, Montana, stands a boundary marker, installed about 1911 or so, that marks the border between Canada and the United States.

Beats the heck out of a wall or fence with guards and guns, eh?

Kintla Lake in Glacier National Park Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:36:00 +0000

Kintla Lake in Glacier National Park. Photo by Kelly Kratzer Fear

Glacier National Park remains one of my favorite spots in all the World. I am fortunate enough to live in Montana and within a two-hour drive to the Park. This photo by Kelly Kratzer Fear is of Kintla Lake, one of the most beautiful (and remote) lakes in Glacier. Kintla is in the northwest corner of the Park, near the Canadian Border.

Retiree Snowman in Missoula Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

The snow is REALLY coming down right now! (12/21/2011 at 10 am)
The First Day of Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and, although I realize many people want snow for Christmas, for me it is a commuting nightmare. I may need chains to get out of here and into town.

Under a Wispy Big Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:39:00 +0000

Taken here at home. My spouse shot this with her camera phone. She has a thing about sky and clouds. I could have posted any of about two dozen sky and cloud photos from her Blackberry.

11-11-11 at 11:11:11

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Originally Armistice Day, which commemorates the truce that ended World War One at the Eleventh hour of the Eleventh Day of November, 1918, today, on Veterans Day, we honor all veterans of all wars and all our current and previously serving veterans of our Armed Services.

Posted at 11:11:11 on 11-11-11, just for the reason that I can.

Montana Barn Under The Big Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:53:00 +0000

Montana Barn

A quintessential Montana Barn, rugged and aging but still standing strong.

Doug's Missoula Lifestyle Montana Living: Autumn colors Missoula Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:42:00 +0000

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Flathead Lake at Wayfarer Campground, near Bigfork, Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:13:00 +0000

We just enjoyed a wonderful weekend trip to Bigfork and Whitefish Montana, which included a hike along Flathead Lake at the Wayfarer Campground. This is located on the east shore of Flathead and just a mile or so south of the little artsy town of Bigfork. My spouse and dog are silhouetted in this photo. I really like the clouds.

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Autumn Leaves Falling

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:56:00 +0000

I also shot some video in which I can hear the leaves rustling around and floating, than landing on the grass. It was barely audible, but kind of cool. It was 19 degrees here in Missoula this morning.

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Glacier National Park 2011 Photo Album

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:09:00 +0000

Here are just two of the most recent photos featuring autumn color from Glacier National Park as posted on their Facebook page in the 2011 Photo Album.

Middle Fork of the Flathead River

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Autumn is my favorite season up in the Park, especially the western half below Logan pass. The staff at Glacier have done a wonderful job with photo documentation this year, all way way back to winter time. Thank you so much and I hope many readers take advantage of the LINK and look that these photos.

Autumn Camping in Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0000

We camped in October this year and it was a crisp, beautiful weekend. The campground, Beavertail Hill, was nearly deserted, as is typical at the end of the season. The foliage colors are changing, the camp hosts are gone and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks employees only show up for a couple of hours each day to check on things. We were pretty much on our own, and we really enjoyed it that way. I did catch a couple of photos, nothing really spectacular, but just a nice reminder of our time away from the bustle of the city. (Click on photos to open larger view)

No-host campground is very peaceful

Two tipi sites are empty

This tipi pad is ready for spring

Two Medicine Lake Glacier National Park Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:46:00 +0000

Autumn colors at Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park Montana

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This is a very nice photo from the Glacier National Park Facebook Page, in the 2011 Photos Album, which I have linked.

Glacier National Park is just spectacular in Autumn when the foliage begins to change color. This is particularly true in the western part of the park, at least in my experience. Travel through the park begins to get "iffy" in October due to weather that can change quickly. I love the smell in the air at this time of the year!

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Squirrel up a Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:35:00 +0000

Camp visitor

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This little guy sat way up high in the pine tree and was biting off pine cones which dropped on the wild turkeys down below. Very funny to watch.

Hoodoo Pass Overlooking Idaho

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:09:00 +0000

Here is a shot overlooking Idaho at the Montana and Idaho state line at Hoodoo Pass. I like the Bear Grass in the foreground of the photo. This is a very remote site. You can hike over to Hoodoo Lake to fish, but watch out for elk and bear that may be sharing the same trail. We always carry bear spray as well as a pistol (for making a LOUD noise). The pistol also gives us a sense of security out in the middle of nowhere. We fear people more than animals.

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Flathead Lake Montana and Big Arm State Park

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Our favorite camping area on Flathead Lake is along the west shore at the Big Arm State Park. Many of the campsites are right down on the shore, so campers have open access to the water.

Campers who have boats or water craft often pull them right up on the beach at their campsite. This is just about as good as it gets. We particularly like this space, which features a rock wall that allows us to park VERY close to the water, yet remain level and safely above the waves. We could actually fish from the lawn chairs!

Camp site B15 Big Arm State Park

Sunrise over Flathead Lake Montana

Sunrise through tall grass

Sunrise through the trees

Board Paddler Zen

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Sunrise Photo, Big Arm State Park, Flathead Lake, Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:13:00 +0000

Just spent our weekend at Big Arm State Park on the western side of Flathead Lake. So we saw the big sunrises from our campsite on the shore. I think this is a really spectacular shot.

This photo is much larger than you see on the web site. Click on it to open full-sized view.

Used Cow Lot, Drummond, Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:52:00 +0000

They sell used Cows in Drummond, Montana

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Glacier Park Snow Pack and Plowing

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:40:00 +0000

REALLY a lot of snow up in Glacier Park. This photo, from the Park's Facebook Page, shows the snow on June 22, 2011, about five miles BELOW the Logan Pass summit on Going to the Sun Highway.

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A friend who is working in the Park this summer says that there is still sixty feet of snow at the summit. Who knows when the Road will be open for tourist traffic? Perhaps not until the end of July. (And one year it snowed when I was at Logan Pass summit on August 15th.)

I'm not sure about global warming, but perhaps it affects the snow and ice packs in different ways.

Little Bighorn Battles Flood Waters

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:22:00 +0000

Here are some photos of the flooding Little Bighorn River in Southeastern Montana, not too far from the site of the famous Custer Battlefield.

I don't know the source of the photos, they were just sent to me by a friend. I believe these were all taken within the past three days. They have appeared on Fox News and on KTVQ television in Billings, MT.

Glacier Park Spring Snow Melt

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:10:00 +0000

Springtime in Glacier National Park means snow melt and high water in the creeks. This photo from the Glacier National Park Facebook page shows Upper McDonald Creek on May 15, 2011.

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