August 1-6, 2004
2 Bar Lazy H RV Park. Dan's completing the taxes. Hurray!

One evening, this rodeo horseman spent the night with his 2 hard-working horses.
They were happy to get out of the trailer and wander around grazing in the acres behind the park.
Then we fed them some apples. They sure loved that and even licked the bowl Dan was holding!

    
     
We had a marvelous thunder storm this afternoon and I was lucky enough to catch a rainbow
before it disappeared. Then the sunset was gorgeous.
   

August 7, 2004
Whitehall, MT
A neat old town where we found a wonderful boon-docking spot for the night.
There were 20 Lewis & Clark Trail murals beautifully painted on the old brick buildings.


We headed south on Hwy 55 to discover Montana's "Ghost Towns".
               
August 8, 2004
Nevada City, MT
This is the first of 4 ghost towns we stopped at.

   
Site of trial and hanging of George Ives, Dec 21, 1863...a catalyst for the formation of the vigilantes.
    
Wonderful pipe organ music centers and remember these 5 cent "turn the handle" picture shows?
Several types of wooden sided trains surrounded the train station.
   
After touring the ghost town we discovered Ruby Lake Reservoir.....another awesome boon-docking spot!


August 9, 2004
"Ghost Towns" Laurin, Alder, Nevada City & Virginia City MT
Next day, we took the Jeep, found some dirt roads and discovered the 4 old ghost towns hidden treasures!
Discovering these sites rather than walking around the touristy main streets was so much more fun.
   
          
  

August 11-14, 2004
Howlin' Mad Moon Resort   Cameron, MT
A beautiful area about 34 miles from West Yellowstone with the Rocky Mts. and white water rivers all around.
    
Below appeared to be a good fishing spot, and these swallows had nests in every overhead beam junction.
The babies were being fed regulaly even as we stood watching.


Historic Quake Lake
The devastating earthquake hit August 17, 1959
Below, the huge dolomite boulder on the right was actually pushed on top of the rock slide over
to the other side of the mountain pass. The slide filled the river bed, forming what is known as "Quake Lake".


So, here we are at this beautiful spot, taking care of business, bird watching & star gazing
the Big Montana Sky for a few days before heading to Idaho City to pick up Glenda on 8/17/04.



August 16-25, 2004
Lionshead RV Park   W. Yellowstone, MT
We went for our evening walk when I spotted these pretty pictures waiting for my camera!

       
Glenda arrives at Idaho Falls Airport August 17, 2004

Yellowstone National Park
August 18-23, 2004
I can't possibly even begin to share with everyone how wonderful this National Park is.
But, here are a few pictures of some of the awesome sights to see.
Having Glenda here to share this experience made our week so much more special.

Since I have so many wonderful photos of our Yellowstone week,
I've made a separate web page for it.
Click here or the pictures below
to experience our exciting journey.

August 24-29, 2004
We took Glenda to the airport for her return to San Diego and found a beautiful spot along the banks of the Yellowstone in Big Timber, MT. Here we recuperated from a busy week and got caught up on business.
This was a MT Fishing & Hunting Access Site which allows free camping for up to 7 nights!

The glow of sunset, the morning fishermen and the glow of the MT moonlight.
     
   

Glendive, MT



We were so impressed with this small town's museum. Even some big cities don't have such a historical display!
Fayette Miller, the on-site historian, was so interesting and we enjoyed the knowledge she shared.
     
Look at this "Duart permanent wave machine"! Can you imagine being hooked up to that?
This replica of a early 1900 schoolroom complete with two wonderful photos of Washhington & Lincoln.
The 1920's motorhome (sheep wagon).......we've come a long way baby!
       
Time to head to North Dakota.