The West Boulder and Main Boulder
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The West Boulder and Main Boulder

Oct 22, 2011

Camping at West Boulder Campground, October 22. Dropping by the McLeod Post Office to mail some things. Exploring the valley. Happening upon a moose and two of her young. Checking out a few of the campgrounds south of the Natural Bridge: Big Beaver, Aspen, Chippy Park. More. . .

Yellowstone and the Beartooth Highway
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Yellowstone and the Beartooth Highway

Sep 24, 2011

This is the busiest I have seen Yellowstone. Slough Creek and other desirable campgrounds were full by 10:30 AM Thursday, and stayed that way. I found a timely turnover at Mammoth. Friday: Worked and enjoyed a late afternoon ride as far as Slough Creek. Checked the campground there just in case. Still full. Saturday: Awake ...

In the neighborhood
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In the neighborhood

Sep 16, 2011

As many times as I’ve hiked the Pine Creek trail, I never took a tour of the campsites. What a great campground to have less than 15 miles from home. It’s quiet, the trees are stunning and tall, but they leave mixed sun and shade, and there are views of rocky peaks. The understory is ...

Labor Day Weekend
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Labor Day Weekend

Sep 6, 2011

Started out at Park Lake Campground near Clancy, but a black bear sighting and no one else biking on trail and freezing cold night discouraged a longer stay. Then on to Wade Lake and the Hilltop campground. Sweet peace until a bunch of child-men arrived after dark and kept everyone awake at night with yelling ...

Where We Live

Where We Live

Aug 29, 2011

Within minutes, not hours, this is the kind of setting we can enjoy. Two days camping by the river.

Colorful Camping

Colorful Camping

Aug 21, 2011
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They say that buying a trailer leads to harder stuff. More gizmos and gadgets and decor additions. My Chalet Xplorer is about as bare bones as you can get—a hard sided pop-up with only a sink and a heater for “amenities”. Granted, “only a heater” is nothing to take lightly for 3-season camping or Montana ...

Lost Creek State Park, Anaconda
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Lost Creek State Park, Anaconda

Aug 14, 2011

Camping August 2011. An excellent spot. Quiet, secluded, cool and shady, lovely stream. Good for a few days rest.