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You Never Know What You Are Going to Run Across on the Beartooth Pass

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This is the fourth and final part of a series of four posts on the Beartooth Scenic Byway.  If you want to see the first post, click on the following link: Highway to Heaven - Don't Pass this Up! (if you follow the links in the first three posts, you will get back to here).

Not only have I seen some beautiful vegetation, flowers and views along the 57 miles from Red Lodge to Cooke City on the Beartooth Highway but I also ran across a couple of unexpected animal appearances.

The first was by the following marmot standing on the edge of a rock cliff.

 Marmot along the way on Beartooth Highway Pass

 

The second, even more fascinating to watch, was the following red fox trying to catch his prey underneath the snow.

Red Fox along the way on the Beartooth Highway Pass

This completes the little bit of history and some of the magnificent views encountered in my most recent drive on the Beartooth Pass.  Stay tuned for the next series of posts which will be on the Yellowstone National Park!

 

Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC (4 languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Armenian)
Realtor Associate

ASA: Associate of the Society of Actuaries    TRC: Transnational Referral Certification

Gerry_Khatchikian@yahoo.com

All photos and/or written content produced by Gerry Khatchikian. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Gerry Khatchikian, Realtor Associate.

Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Gerry, I love the fox and the marmot! Did you know that the marmot was also called a whistle pig? I didn't until my friend Cheryl Marantino told me. You have an awesome blog about Red Lodge and the surrounding area, great job Gerry, just keep those pics coming.

Jun 01, 2009 04:54 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Gerry, Bear Tooth Pass sounds so like Montana. You must carry a camera everywhere you go!

Jun 02, 2009 02:12 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Mary,

I learned something new today thanks to you.  I will also give credit to Cheryl Marantino whose posts I also enjoy reading.  I had not heard of whistle pig before even if I had photograph many of them.   Thank you for all the compliments and for being a regular visitor to my posts.

Paul,

Beartooth Pass is part of Montana and Wyoming.  I agree that a camera is very handy to have in Montana.  My hobby of photography has grown in leaps and bounds and taken a whole new life since I have been living in Red Lodge. 

Jun 02, 2009 04:48 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Terrific tour you've given us, Gerry - Can't wait to see the Yellowstone series! You know I love critter pics!

Debi

Jun 02, 2009 09:40 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Gerry - what beautiful photos and amazing sites you see, and thank you for sharing them.

Jun 03, 2009 12:39 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Debi,

I figured you also love critter pics from your blog.  Thank you for the positive feedback.   I hope you will enjoy the Yellowstone series as much as you enjoyed the tour of the Beartooth Pass or perhaps even more.

 

Sharon,

You are welcome.  I am grateful for the natual beauty I encounter on a regular basis in and around Red Lodge.   There are lots of beautiful photo opportunities everywhere I travel in my area as you probably guessed from my blog.    

Jun 04, 2009 01:52 AM