A Valentine For Montana – Montana Treasures

A Valentine For Montana


Recently, I had the pleasure of hiking in some familiar places within southwest Montana, comparing Winter and Summer landscapes.

I was immediately struck by the contrast between each destination’s Summer and Winter displays.

Summer on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley, Montana

Winter on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley, Montana

Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley

While most destinations in Winter appear to be devoid of color…upon closer inspection they are actually comprised of an almost limitless palette of blues and greens.

Summer at Arch Falls, Hyalite Creek Trail, Bozeman, Montana

Winter at Arch Falls, Hyalite Creek Trail, Bozeman, Montana

Arch Falls, Hyalite Creek Trail, Bozeman

Summer’s sounds of rushing water are replaced with the gurgling and trickling sounds of Winter’s icy landscape.

Summer at Ousel Falls, Big Sky, Montana

Winter at Ousel Falls, Big Sky, Montana 

Ousel Falls, Big Sky

Sounds that do escape Winter’s embrace are quickly muffled by the surrounding blankets of snow. One of a kind ice and snow sculptures, not long for this world, rule the day.

Summer at Grotto Falls, Hyalite Creek Trail, Bozeman, Montana

Winter at Grotto Falls, Hyalite Creek Trail, Bozeman, Montana

Grotto Falls, Hyalite Creek Trail, Bozeman

From Winter to Summer, you can count on the beauty of Montana…It does not waiver. That is why I love Montana, The Last Best Place.

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