late spring in rocky mountain front ~

i always love the contrast of spring green with spring snow ~ that is ~ as long as it’s high up on the mountain!

and i love the rustic cross-fence … it’s rather timeless.

{just a thought!}

and this was the landscape 12.5 miles in; remnants of a  forest fire from several years ago… and those mountains appear to go on forever ~ this is essentially a look into the bob marshall wilderness; a very big BIG area. {over 1 million acres} {we were in the augusta/choteau area to the right}

many years ago, i rode my horse on a camping trip we took through “the bob” with family, led by my uncle; it was a wonderful time.

this is “indian head rock” ~ do you see him?

 these pics were taken in an area of the rocky mountain front designated the “pine butte nature conservancy” and it’s stunning beauty is evident.  we looked them up on the internet; it’s around $2200 per person, per week to stay and explore, camp, horseback rides, hike, etc.    gorgeous, isn’t it?

and this scene below of flowers is one of my all-time favorites {so far!}… love love the purple with the yellow and white with the backdrop and moody skies of the mountains ~ pretty well sums up a perfect spring day.  it was taken near the hiking  access to what is known as “ear mountain.”  we gotta get back there after it opens on july 1st.  this late access date allows the wildlife to mother their new babies, and protect the delicate environment, and all that stuff.

and with the day fading, as well as the light, we headed home with a wonderful memory of a landscape we love dearly.  can’t wait to go back!!!

thanks for coming along for our montana ride into the rocky mountain front! {loved havin’ you!}

have a great week!