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Rock Ptarmigan

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Mardi

High in the tundra among the speckled, granite rocks you might see a Rock Ptarmigan if you are looking carefully.  They are members of the grouse family, and as such are a sedentary bird, waddling along on the tundra hunting … Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Snow

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mardi

This photo was taken at a local trailhead.  Hiking in the snow is a wonderful experience when you have the right equipment.  Warm layers of clothing, mitts, hat, water and non-slip footgear or snowshoes are the basics.  Snow turns the … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Glory

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mardi

The beauty of winter is apparent wherever there is snow, but it is everywhere you look while hiking along a creek.  As the snow covers the landscape, color peeks out in unexpected places, giving the scene depth and richness. See … Continue reading →

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Pilot Peak

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mardi

Coming down from Beartooth Pass and into Yellowstone National Park, Pilot Peak is constantly in view pointing sharply at the sky.  It monopolizes the landscape for great distances in all directions with its unusual shape and striking appearance, if the … Continue reading →

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Beartooth Highway

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Mardi

If you haven’t been over the Beartooth Highway, it is time you added this experience to your travels.  The road goes between Red Lodge and Cooke City, MT, via steep switchbacks over Beartooth Pass at 10,947 ft (3,337 m) elevation, through a … Continue reading →

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