The snow capped mountains so far are protected by being in a designated roadless area. I hate to think of what they would look like without that protection.
Some of it will stay pristine, not because of man’s wisdom but because of the sheer ruggedness of the areas, although even that can be soiled as the air becomes polluted.
You have driven through that valley many times, Iona, on Hwy 200. The photo was taken from a thousand or so feet above the valley above Weeksville Creek.
Nice! Wow – it looks like it was a pretty warm day, too!
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Comment by Stacey Dawn — March 21, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
It was: high 40’s and the sun felt good!
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Comment by montucky — March 21, 2010 @ 10:12 pm
Yup, it looks like forever, all right. Beautiful view!!!!!
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Comment by Candace — March 22, 2010 @ 12:38 am
I hike up there often: it’s good for my perspective.
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:26 am
Gorgeous, rustic, and vast… and oh so lovely. 🙂
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Comment by Anna Surface — March 22, 2010 @ 5:45 am
The snow capped mountains so far are protected by being in a designated roadless area. I hate to think of what they would look like without that protection.
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:27 am
Incredibly gorgeous country in Montana, but you already know that! LoL! I love it there!!!
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Comment by Tricia — March 22, 2010 @ 7:32 am
It is gorgeous, Tricia. Thanks for visiting!
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:28 am
Nice song reference. 🙂 Love your vistas, Terry!
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Comment by Scott Thomas Photography — March 22, 2010 @ 8:22 am
I’m really anxious for the ice on the back country roads to melt enough so I can get to the high trails again. I love those views!
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:29 am
Nice, Nice! Those are the kind of views where mountains make an impression that can’t be easily shaken. Spring seems to have arrived in Montana!
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Comment by DaveABirding — March 22, 2010 @ 12:53 pm
That’s true. I can close my eyes and picture scenes of the mountains when I was a young child.
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:23 pm
I agree with everyone else. You live in a stunningly beautiful area. And, I hope it stays that way.
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Comment by Sandy — March 22, 2010 @ 1:52 pm
Some of it will stay pristine, not because of man’s wisdom but because of the sheer ruggedness of the areas, although even that can be soiled as the air becomes polluted.
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
Sometimes during Spring in Montana you CAN see forever! And what a joy that is on those clear days….. Beautiful photo.
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Comment by Maureen — March 22, 2010 @ 7:12 pm
Yes, what joy those days can be. I’m just dying to be able to access the high country again and get up there on those clear days.
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Comment by montucky — March 22, 2010 @ 9:27 pm
Beautiful!
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Comment by kateri — March 23, 2010 @ 4:50 am
Thanks kateri.
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Comment by montucky — March 24, 2010 @ 8:38 am
Everything God created is beautiful, just some moreso than others!! This is the moreso!! 😀 Great shot, Terry.
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Comment by Iona — April 11, 2010 @ 2:32 pm
You have driven through that valley many times, Iona, on Hwy 200. The photo was taken from a thousand or so feet above the valley above Weeksville Creek.
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Comment by montucky — April 11, 2010 @ 7:28 pm