tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49561686079431139832024-10-04T20:33:23.783-06:00Adventure with the RMKK PeopleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-65737388429933803182013-09-25T19:30:00.002-06:002013-09-25T19:30:45.041-06:00Bear Eating Grouse VideoThe air is cool, the leaves are changing and the bears are fattening. It’s Fall in the Flathead! For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness, please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Like us on Facebook today! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-37575792084799816762013-09-09T21:22:00.004-06:002013-09-23T16:18:11.779-06:00Kintla Lake - Glacier National Park Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Glacier National Park is Kintla Lake. Offering phenomenal scenery of the wilderness near the Canadian/US border, it is well worth the long trip over the bumpy, dusty road up the Northfork. "Kintla Lake, I see you in my dreams As the moonlight on your peaceful water gleams. I can smell the pungent pine As I'm reeling in my line-- Yes I'll Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-21831931670573433132013-08-02T22:10:00.000-06:002013-08-03T11:53:02.067-06:00Barns Red barns, stately barns, and dilapidated barns dot the landscape of the Flathead Valley as a reminder of the rich farm heritage this community was so proudly founded upon. Wheat is a major crop in this area, but in recent years canola has taken popularity and filled many of the fields along the old stage roads in the valley. Each summer acres of farmland burst forth with eye-popping Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-46615692789569357832013-07-17T12:49:00.000-06:002013-08-02T17:47:45.730-06:00Dare to Photograph Glacier in Monochrome When photographing magnificent landscapes, one often finds it difficult to change the camera setting to monochrome (black and white), fearing the loss of color will diminish the intended emotion of the photograph. It's been said that this photograph of Saint Mary Lake is reminiscent of an archive picture from long ago when Glacier National Park was in its early years when ladies and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-71741691006114430812013-07-12T18:55:00.001-06:002013-07-12T18:55:28.464-06:00Sunflowers Make Me Happy! Sunflowers make me happy and the practice of growing flowers next to the tomatoes seems to be a growing trend with vegetable gardeners everywhere. I like it! Vibrant flowers next to the dark leafy greens add zing to a plot and a smile to my face. This gorgeous sunflower sits next to the squash and sends greetings to all who visit our community garden. For articles on adventure and life at Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-38343588456050123412013-06-25T18:33:00.004-06:002013-06-25T18:33:54.594-06:00A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words The views at St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park are indescribable. This photograph is but a small snapshot into its grandeur vistas. One must see it and experience it for themselves! Put it on your bucket list. It is a must see. For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness, please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Canon T3i 18.0MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only - Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-33607730005836964482013-06-10T16:41:00.001-06:002013-06-25T12:08:18.875-06:00Beargrass is Popping up all Over!Beargrass is popping up all over Northwest Montana. When in bloom, beargrass is a beautiful plant to photograph. However it has very little to do with bears, and isn't actually a grass. Also known as Indian basket grass, soap grass, and quip-quip, this California native grows in mountain regions. It's slender leaves make grassy clumps that grow close to the ground. Every five to seven years, the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-77111162529360877232013-05-31T07:32:00.003-06:002013-05-31T07:57:49.152-06:00Peaks of Glacier from the Northfork Road Just a short ride from home up the wild and scenic Northfork Road, nature provided us with spectacular scenery of the peaks of Glacier National Park. Click here to see the album titled Cedar Lake and Beyond For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness in Montana, please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Like us on facebook today! Take better pictures with the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-32032917159323788962013-05-24T23:42:00.000-06:002013-05-24T23:42:54.217-06:00Rendezvous in Marion, Montana Rain and thunderstorms didn't prevent the Flathead Valley Muzzleloaders from having  a blast at the mountain man rendezvous in Marion, Montana. For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness in Montana, please visit us at RMKK Companion.comLike us on facebook today!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-4279890851814287432013-05-14T15:14:00.000-06:002013-05-14T15:15:29.662-06:00Flathead Lake, Montana No surprise! With cerulean blue water and breathtaking views, Flathead Lake picked as 1 of 10 gorgeous lakes in the US. http://local.msn.com/10-gorgeous-lakes-in-the-us CANON 60D 18-135IS 18MP, 3.0", 1080P - Digital SLR Cameras (Google Affiliate Ad) For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness in Montana, please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Like us on&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-22346631065718653862013-05-09T14:33:00.001-06:002013-05-09T14:59:31.363-06:00Avalanche Gorge, Glacier National Park Glacier National Park has many facets, one of the gems being the lush rainforest-like environment on the west side of the park. Easily accessed from the the Going to the Sun Road, huge red cedars, hemlock, and cottonwood trees, moss, and sparkling clear water cascading over colorful boulders entice visitors to explore their natural surroundings. ****************************************&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-49227829269419851962013-05-07T16:12:00.003-06:002013-05-07T16:12:47.960-06:00Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park “There is no voice in all of the world so insistent to me as the wordless call of these mountains. I shall go back. Those who go once always hope to go back. The lure of the great free spaces is in their blood.” -Mary Roberts Rinehart ******************************** Temperature in the 60s. Humidity in the teens and not a cloud in the sky. What a perfect day for the first hike of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-77836907950398305702013-04-24T21:24:00.000-06:002013-04-24T21:25:33.608-06:00Montana Wild Turkey Wild turkeys are beautiful creatures. Males display feathers in colors from dark brown to brownish-black with an overall iridescent or coppery sheen. Recently this tom visited our yard and mated with a hen outside of our kitchen window. For the story and video, please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Canon EOS 7D 18.0MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only (Google Affiliate Ad) Like us on FacebookAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-86872889230057609352013-04-17T23:54:00.003-06:002013-04-24T21:25:16.334-06:00The Ptarmigan The Ptarmigan, otherwise known as grouse, lives in rocky, mountainous regions of North America. This Ptarmigan, in brown and gray summer plumage, was seen on the rocky trail of Mt. Aeneas high above the Flathead Valley in Montana. Canon EOS 60D 18-135mm IS Lens 18.0 MP Digital SLR 4460B004 (Google Affiliate Ad) For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness in Montana, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-63776084511934543712013-03-12T15:15:00.001-06:002013-04-17T23:59:34.885-06:00Rodeo Bull Riding It's the bulls and blood, dust and mud, and the roar of a Sunday crowd. For the full story, read "A Snot Flying Good Time at the Rodeo".  Canon EOS Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm IS II Kit - REBEL T3i (Google Affiliate Ad) For articles on adventure and life at the edge of the wilderness in Montana, please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Like us on facebook.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-77538969756065717982013-03-07T21:09:00.000-07:002013-03-07T21:09:05.432-07:00Kerr Dam - Polson, Montana A breathtaking landscape of rolling hills and jagged Rocky Mountain peaks make Kerr Dam in Polson, Montana one of the most spectacular views in the west. The water cascading out of the dam gates is often described as looking like the color of the mouthwash, Listermint. Canon EOS Digital Rebel T3i 18 Megapixel 18-135mm Lens Digital SLR (Google Affiliate Ad) For articles about adventure andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-44235975082989213752013-02-25T14:43:00.000-07:002013-03-03T14:09:49.385-07:00Views from Mount Aeneas The arduous hike to the summit of Mount Aeneas provided spectacular views into the Bob Marshall Wilderness of Montana. Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 Megapixel Body Only Digital SLR 5169B001 (Google Affiliate Ad) For articles about adventure and life on the edge of the wilderness, please visit us RMKK Companion.com Like us on Facebook Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-1705282641125226222013-02-14T19:47:00.000-07:002013-02-15T19:52:28.205-07:00A Pronghorn Valentine Pronghorn I can't help but look at this pronghorn and see the heart-shape of his horns. It seems only natural to post his photograph on Valentine's Day. This exotic creature as well as other beautiful wildlife are often seen at the National Bison Range in Montana.  Canon EOS 7D 18.0MP Digital SLR Camera - Body Only - Digital SLR (Google Affiliate Ad) For articles about life Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-75531480281507600322013-02-13T10:36:00.000-07:002013-02-13T10:36:45.356-07:00The Mountain Climber Mountain goats are a common sight in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, but you have to get out into the mountains to see them. This handsome guy was spotted while on a hike to Mt. Aeneas in the Jewel Basin and graciously posed for a photograph. If you would like to see more pictures of mountain goats, please visit our facebook album titled, "Where the Wild Things Are" for pictures of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-77362269516150182912013-02-04T14:27:00.002-07:002013-02-04T14:27:43.030-07:00Shades of Winter Baby blue and white...the shades of winter on Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana. For 9 more breathtaking winter scenes, click here.  Canon EOS 7D Black 18 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body - EOS 7D BODY (Google Affiliate Ad) Please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-42356836733170612582013-01-30T07:41:00.000-07:002013-01-30T07:41:09.133-07:00Amazing Convex Snow Faces! Don’t limit yourself to boring snow angels, think out of the box, and get crazy this winter! Plunge your face into wet snow and create an optical illusion that looks 3D and convex. We have more of these super cool snow faces, click here to see them all. Also, please share if you like this post. Canon EOS 7D Black 18 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body - EOS 7D BODY (Google Affiliate Ad) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-2083920007679775172013-01-22T16:43:00.001-07:002013-01-22T16:43:44.962-07:00Reminds Me of Dr. Zhivago This reminds me of Dr. Zhivago. ...... Hmmm, come to think of it, America seems to be at the same point in history. (dc) Canon EOS 5D Mark II Black 21.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body - 2764B003 (Google Affiliate Ad) Please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-16986846585631437292013-01-16T14:38:00.000-07:002013-02-04T14:16:47.732-07:00Longing for Summer "What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." ~ John Steinbeck Winter in Montana, as blissfully beautiful as it can be...clear blue skies with pure white landscapes, is long and cold. Because of that, I occasionally daydream of summer and the soothing warmth it will bring to my soul. Canon EOS 60D 18-135mm IS Lens 18.0 MP Digital SLR 4460B004 (GoogleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-46772983342036097902013-01-09T14:45:00.001-07:002013-01-09T14:45:54.227-07:00Lake McDonald in Winter The gray clouds of winter drifted away revealing a canvas of blue and white that only nature's paintbrush could create. It took my breath away...Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS 7D Black 18 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body - EOS 7D BODY (Google Affiliate Ad) Please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956168607943113983.post-40279976697974317192013-01-03T13:32:00.001-07:002013-01-09T14:57:22.378-07:00Winter Sports Start With S Oh! The joys of winter sports. snowshoeing sledding skiing snowboarding ski joring sleigh riding snowman making snow cave building skating Canon EOS 7D Black 18 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body - EOS 7D BODY (Google Affiliate Ad) Please visit us at RMKK Companion.com Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517269730778387019noreply@blogger.com0