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Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:35:00 +0000

The Lewis and Clark Caverns opened for the season on May 1st, and we were on hand for the first tours. We were also the only campers in the campground. My first photo is of the campground, taken from three miles away along the trail to the cavern entrance. The rest of the photos are a small sampling of the hundred or so that I took. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, after a nasty week of rain, wind and even snow. The temperature in the morning was 18 degrees, but reached 66 by late afternoon. This was a really cool experience.

Lake Como along the Bitterroot Mountains in Western Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:18:00 +0000

We were on an early season campout with a new travel trailer and went for a walk (8 am, 19 degrees). At least the wind wasn't blowing and it was a glorious sunshiny Montana morning!

Lake Como April morning with Bitterroot Mountains

Blue Sky at Lake Como Montana with Bitterroot Mountains

Glassy Lake Como in Montana with Bitterroot Mountains

A Decent, Recent Sunset Over the Bitterroot Mountains

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:57:00 +0000

A decent, recent sunset over the Bitterroot Mountains in western Montana.

This was taken just above the road that leads to our house, at a location where Linda Vista Boulevard and Miller Creek Road intersect, in Missoula, Montana.

Montana from the Air - By SKYWORKSHD

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:16:00 +0000

Montana from the Air - YouTube:

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Three and one-half minutes of the gorgeous open spaces of Montana, from the Air. This selected presentation was edited from 45 hours of flight filming.

Glacier National Park Montana Lakes and Mountains in January

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:32:00 +0000

This is a photo from the Glacier National Park Facebook Photostream. (click on link to see much, much more.

Mount Edward and Mount Brown on January 4, 2013. It is very cold, but a fairly clear and beautiful day. Never pass up a chance to visit America's Glacier National Park.

Fishing the Eastern Front of the Rockies

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:52:00 +0000

This is the source of the Sun River, just below Gibson Dam in the Sun Canyon on the Eastern Front of the Rocky Mountains here in Montana. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area is behind this scene, and to the northwest is Glacier National Park. The Sun River is pretty good trout fishing below the dam for a ways, and usually not too busy. I didn't do so good the day I was out here, but it was still one of the best days I had during the year. The scenery was spectacular and I shot some good photos.

This very rugged country, and the nearest town is Augusta, south east of here. From Augusta take the Sun Canyon Road. Veer left at Willow Creek Road to stay on Sun Canyon. You will drive past the huge Sun Canyon Ranch on the way.

Watch out for Grizzly Bears.

Glacier National Park Eastern Slope of the Rockies

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Winter has arrived in Montana, and this photo from the Glacier National Park Facebook Page serves to remind me just how fortunate we are to live in such a safe and natural environment here. It may be colder than some parts of the country but our hearts are warm. Merry Christmas.

Hot Air Balloon on Halloween in Missoula

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:20:00 +0000

This is an unusual site for Missoula. After all, we are not Albuquerque. The wind was calm and the air cold. I could hear the balloon continuing to fire up the heat, but it neither rose nor fell, and, with virtually no wind to move it along, it finally set down, perhaps for a potty break.

Halloween hot air ballooning in Missoula, Montana

Lolo Peak Montana Autumn Color

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:26:00 +0000

Looking at Mormon Peak and Lolo Peak from the Bitterroot River in Autumn Color. Sun is near setting. I thought the colors and the clouds made this a pretty good photo.

Bear Grass Above Grinnell Lake in Glacier National Park

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:32:00 +0000

This photo is from the Glacier National Park Facebook Page.

Bear Grass in Bloom above Grinnell Lake

Washington Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:27:00 +0000

This photo of Washington Grizzly Stadium at the University of Montana was taken on Sunday, June 3, 2012, from Mount Sentinel, at the "M" on the trail. I have loaded the full size photo of 3 MB.

University of Montana Washington Grizzly Stadium Missoula

Panoramic View of Missoula University of Montana campus

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Kueffler) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:07:00 +0000

I don't usually share videos on this site, but here is a 30-second panoramic view of the University of Montana campus taken from the "M" on Mount Sentinel adjacent to the Missoula campus. The "M" is a concrete landmark, very large, constructed by university students many years ago. I will include a photo after the video.

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.

(Click on photo to open 3MB size view.)