red lodge: Almost Speechless Sunday - Halloween Morning in Red Lodge, Montana - 10/31/10 04:50 AM
Almost Speechless Sunday - Halloween Morning in Red Lodge, Montana

Some snow high up on the mountains (luckily none in town so the kids will be able to move around easily to collect candy) 
 
A touch of bloody red in the sky ...

... along with the familiar orange and black colors and sunshine to share with you on this Halloween morning.

A panoramic view of the morning sky on Halloween day in Red Lodge, Montana. 

May everyone (young and old young at heart) have a very happy Halloween!    :)
Gerry Khatchikian
 
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red lodge: The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 10 of 10: Beartooth Mountains (South of Red Lodge) , Montana - 10/24/10 02:48 PM
The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 10 of 10: Beartooth Mountains (South of Red Lodge) , Montana
This is the final post of a series of ten posts in October to showcase the Fall colors of Montana.
Part 1: Red Lodge, Montana (Mountain Views)
Part 2: Red Lodge, Montana (Rock Creek Views)
Part 3: Red Lodge, Montana (Views in Town)
Part 4: Bozeman, Montana
Part 5: Roberts, Montana

Part 6: Joliet, Montana
Part 7: Absarokee, Montana
Part 8: Columbus, Montana
Part 9: Billings, Montana
Part 10: Beartooth Mountains (South of Red Lodge), Montana
 
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red lodge: The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 3 of 10: Red Lodge, Montana (Views in Town) - 10/04/10 04:54 AM
The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 3 of 10: Red Lodge, Montana (Views in Town)
This is the third of a series of ten posts in October to showcase the Fall colors of Montana.
Part 1: Red Lodge, Montana (Mountain Views)
Part 2: Red Lodge, Montana (Rock Creek Views)
Part 3: Red Lodge, Montana (Views in Town)
Part 4: Bozeman, Montana
Part 5: Roberts, Montana
Part 6: Joliet, Montana
Part 7: Absarokee, Montana
Part 8: Columbus, Montana
Part 9: Billings, Montana
Part 10: Beartooth Mountains (South of Red Lodge), Montana
 
You can click on the link of the previous parts to access the previous posts.  
 
Here are … (24 comments)

red lodge: The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 2 of 10: Red Lodge, Montana (Rock Creek Views) - 10/03/10 04:08 PM
The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 2 of 10: Red Lodge, Montana (Rock Creek Views)
This is the second of a series of ten posts in October to showcase the Fall colors of Montana.
Part 1: Red Lodge, Montana (Mountain Views)
Part 2: Red Lodge, Montana (Rock Creek Views)
Part 3: Red Lodge, Montana (Views in Town)
Part 4: Bozeman, Montana
Part 5: Roberts, Montana
Part 6: Joliet, Montana
Part 7: Absarokee, Montana
Part 8: Columbus, Montana
Part 9: Billings, Montana
Part 10: Beartooth Mountains (South of Red Lodge), Montana
 
You can click on the link of the previous parts to access the previous posts.  
 
Here are photos … (11 comments)

red lodge: The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 1 of 10: Red Lodge, Montana (Mountain Views) - 10/03/10 06:43 AM
The Fall Colors in Montana - Part 1 of 10: Red Lodge, Montana (Mountain Views)
This is the first of a series of ten posts in October to showcase the Fall colors of Montana.
Part 1: Red Lodge, Montana (Mountain Views)
Part 2: Red Lodge, Montana (Rock Creek Views)
Part 3: Red Lodge, Montana (Views in Town)
Part 4: Bozeman, Montana
Part 5: Roberts, Montana
Part 6: Joliet, Montana
Part 7: Absarokee, Montana
Part 8: Columbus, Montana
Part 9: Billings, Montana
Part 10: Beartooth Mountains (South of Red Lodge), Montana
 
Here are photos of the fall colors of Red Lodge, Montana.  They were taken from … (24 comments)

red lodge: Silent Saturday or Almost Silent Saturday... Sitting by Rock Creek at the Medicine Flower Lodge - 10/02/10 04:55 AM
Nothing but the sound of the gently flowing stream along with the beautiful falls scenery.   :)

This picture was taken 4 miles North of Red Lodge at the Medicine Flower Lodge, a retreat center with Rock Creek frontage.  They do vacation rentals and offer some very private settings for weddings and social occasions.  The website is being revamped.  You can expect to see this photo appear on their updated website and colorful brochures.  :)
I will have another post and more info about Flower Medicine Lodge once their new website is up and running.
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red lodge: Two for Tuesday - It Happened Again...This Time, Right on Top of Mount Maurice in Red Lodge, Montana - 07/27/10 02:29 PM
Two for Tuesday - It Happened Again...This Time, Right on Top of Mount Maurice in Red Lodge, Montana
I had a recent post where I featured a double rainbow taken over Red Lodge (on July 11, 2010): Speechless Sunday - Double Rainbow Over Red Lodge  .
Less than a week later, on July 17, 2010, it happened again!  I think this one is equally if not more beautiful as the sun was also hitting part of the mountain (Mount Maurice).
Here are a couple of photos of this beautiful moment in time.


This is your Two for Tuesday!
Gerry … (33 comments)

red lodge: Photos from Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 2) - 07/17/10 05:53 PM
Photos from Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 2)

To see the first part, click on the following link: Photos of Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 1)  
All the following 16 photos were taken on Saturday, July 3, 2010.  There were 3 parades (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) on main street during the July 4th and rodeo weekend.  There are photos of the biggest parade on July 4th which I plan to share in part 3 and 4 of this series of photo posts.

We sure have plenty of horses in this … (16 comments)

red lodge: Come Experience BEARTRAP RANCH, a Unique Vacation Rental and Special Event Facility Now Available in Belfry, Montana (Less than 20 Miles Away from the Resort Town of Red Lodge - 07/15/10 01:18 PM

Come Experience BEARTRAP RANCH, a Unique Vacation Rental and Special Event Facility Now Available in Belfry, Montana (Less than 20 Miles Away from the Resort Town of Red Lodge)
The following are photos I took of BEARTRAP RANCH.

Living Room
 

 Living Room Fireplace
 

Dining Room
 

Master Bedroom
 
 
Trophy Room / Bar
 

Game Room
 

Master Bedroom Fireplace
 

Kitchen
 
 
Weight Room
 

Master Bathroom
 

Guest Bedroom
 

Guest Bedroom Bath
 

Guest Bedroom II
 

Wet Sauna
 

Front … (19 comments)

red lodge: Speechless Sunday - Double Rainbow Over Red Lodge - 07/11/10 02:54 PM
Speechless Sunday - Rainbow Over Red Lodge
I am going to Yellowstone National Park tomorrow (Monday) and looking forward to it.  Did you know that the Northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park is only 69 miles from Red Lodge? 
As I posted some of my best photos of last weekend's Rodeo of Champions and July 4th parade (Photos of Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 1)), it rained for a very brief time and immediately cleared up with this very beautiful and colorful view.

I guess this photo opportunity timed itself perfectly for Speechless Sunday.
I … (32 comments)

red lodge: Photos of Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 1) - 07/11/10 01:55 PM
Photos from Red Lodge Rodeo and July 4th Parade - Red Lodge, Montana (Part 1)
Here are the first 15 photos of the parade.   These were taken on Saturday, July 3, 2010
I will have more photos online in the next week.  I have a feeling this will be at least a 5 parts series of photo posts (if I stick to 15 photos per post).   Stay tuned!





 




 






Gerry Khatchikian
 
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red lodge: Moose Monday - Third of Four Posts: Art in the Beartooths (Red Lodge, Montana) - July 10, 2010 - 07/05/10 01:04 PM
Art in the Beartooths (Red Lodge, Montana) - July 10, 2010

Art in the Beartooths 2010 will take place on Saturday, July 10th, in Red Lodge's Lion's Park. The signature artist this year will be John Potter.  Above is one of his most recent painting: Rosebud Repose which John submitted as the signature piece for this year's art event. 
 John Potter's website is: www.johnpotterstudio.com (go check out some of his other amazing paintings!)
For the event, tents will be set up in Lion's Park where more than 30 artists will be creating artwork which will then be offered for live auction later in the evening. The … (6 comments)

red lodge: A Mid-Year Good Night from Red Lodge, Montana - 06/30/10 01:59 PM
A Mid-Year Good Night from Red Lodge, Montana
It is hard to believe that today is June 30 and that half the year has gone by already!
The following are photos of the latest full moon taken in Red Lodge.   I am making an effort and practicing taking photos with my tripod.

It may seem that the full moon is just going to roll down the hill.

For some reason, the latest full moon had a red glow to it here in Red Lodge.  Note the lonely cloud which decided to come by and add a little touch of spookiness … (27 comments)

red lodge: A Busy Dad in Red Lodge on Father's Day - 06/20/10 01:27 PM
A Busy Dad in Red Lodge on Father's Day
I woke up early on Father's Day to enjoy the beautiful sunrise.  Check out my previous post to see the photos of the sunrise: Not-So-Speechless Sunday - Red Lodge Sunrise on Father's Day
As I was taking photos, I noticed a very bright blue bird on the top of a wooden fence post.

I also had noticed the following bird house not to far from where I was taken my sunrise photos (those who visited my previous post will recognized the shape of the body of water in the following photo).
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red lodge: Not-So-Speechless Sunday - Red Lodge Sunrise on Father's Day - 06/20/10 12:35 PM
Not-So-Speechless Sunday - Red Lodge Sunrise on Father's Day
I was up earlier than usual today and in time to admire today's beautiful sunrise in Red Lodge.
Here are a few of my best shots in chronological order.  They were all taken using a tripod on Father's Day (June 20, 2010) from the top of a hill in Grizzly Peak Mountain Homes subdivision.   

4:43PM (Yes, I was up very early!).  All times shown under each photo are Mountain Time.

4:51AM (Red sky in Red Lodge)

4:52AM (You should be able to see the sage brushes on top of the hill … (20 comments)

red lodge: Love is Everywhere but Can You See it? Sending You Some Love Signs from Red Lodge, Montana - 06/16/10 01:01 PM
Love is Everywhere but Can You See it?  Sending You Some Love Signs from Red Lodge, Montana
I love where I live in Red Lodge, Montana (The Soul of Red Lodge) and I love taking photos!
I decided to find a theme for the pictures I have taken in the past week (alas! I always take photos wherever I go but as quick as I am at taking photos, I am not as quick when it comes to posting them here on AR).   As I was looking at the photos of the red-winged black birds I had taken in Red Lodge, Montana, … (22 comments)

red lodge: Some Colorful Signs that Summer is Near at the Beartooth Nature Center in Red Lodge, Montana - 06/04/10 08:50 AM
Some Colorful Signs that Summer is Near at the Beartooth Nature Center in Red Lodge, Montana
I have been volunteering at the Beartooth Nature Center (BNC) in Red Lodge, Montana for the past two months and I have enjoyed every minute of it.   Not only did I get to learn about all the animals at the BNC but I get to educate the visitors (mainly kids from various schools in Montana and Wyoming) about the animals by assisting with the Education Program and providing private guided tours.
The following are photos I took on June 3, 2010 after I was done volunteering in the morning.
The BNC is … (27 comments)

red lodge: Wordless Wednesday - Red Barn in Red Lodge - 05/26/10 07:16 AM
Red Barn in Red Lodge
 

This red barn is located about 5 miles North of town.  There is a certain feeling, something about seeing a red barn out in nature that can not be put to words.  Happy Wednesday from Red Lodge, Montana!  
Photo taken by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian.  
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red lodge: Meet Peabody at the Beartooth Nature Center (Red Lodge, Montana) - 05/24/10 11:20 AM
Meet Peabody at the Beartooth Nature Center (Red Lodge, Montana)

Peabody is a peacock at the Beartooth Nature Center (BNC) in Red Lodge, Montana.  You can meet him and another 70 animals when you visit the BNC.  As you can see from the photos, Peabody is very beautiful.  Every chance he gets, he shows his tail off to anyone who is walking by.
  
To learn more about the BNC, check out their website full of info and photos at www.beartoothnaturecenter.org
All photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or … (18 comments)

red lodge: Moose Win Situation! Go Habs Go! A Photo Tribute to My Favorite Sports Team - 04/26/10 01:04 PM
Moose Win Situation! Go Habs Go!  A Photo Tribute to My Favorite Sports Team
I grew up in Montreal, Canada and I am a big fan of the Montreal Canadiens.   Here is my tribute and good luck wishes to the Montreal Canadiens from Red Lodge, Montana on Moose Monday.  All the photos below where taken Monday, April 26, 2010. 
At the time of this post the Habs (famous nickname for the Montreal Canadiens) are leading 2-0 against the Washington Capitals after two periods in Game 6 of their series.  This is a moose win game for the Habs in order to … (35 comments)