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A Photo Summary of a Memorable Hiking Trip

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Hiking is one of the activities that I always enjoy.   It's good exercise, it does not hurt the pocket book and there are plenty of good sightseeing along the way if you pay attention to the details.

As a former actuary, I know I have a great eye for detail (too many of analysis and number crunching if you ask me).  

On my latest hiking trip on the Red Lodge Creek hiking trail in Luther (15 miles northwest of Red Lodge), I decided to bring my camera and share some of the beautiful things I encountered along the way.

Without any further wait, here is the summary of the details that drew my attention along the trail.  Enjoy the virtual hiking tour!

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

One of Many Simple Pleasures of Hiking

I hope you enjoyed this virtual hiking tour

It's Good to Be Here!!

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.  

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Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Joan,

Thanks for coming by to comment and for the positive feedback!  I am glad you enjoyed the breath of fresh air.

Jul 25, 2009 11:03 AM
Elizabeth Bolton
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Gerry ~ I can hear the water rushing - and the close-ups are stunning!

Liz

Jul 25, 2009 11:25 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time

These pictures are beautiful Gerry. Very relaxing and peaceful. And to think HE could have chosen to make in all in black and white

Jul 25, 2009 11:30 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Liz,

Thank you for the feedback.  You have very good hearing.  :)

Jul 25, 2009 11:41 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Bryant,

Thanks.  I actually did one of them in black and white but did not find the energy to do it for the other 13 photos.  Some photos were only worthy to be displayed due to vibrant colors in them.   Here is the only one in B&W just for you.

Bonus Photo - In Black and White

 

Jul 25, 2009 11:44 AM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

OOOOhhh! The first one in the series, do you know what it is? I think it is a less mature version of the one in my blogpost, top left corner! I have searched all six of my wildflower identification books, scoured the internet, and cannot find it! I believe it is a trillium, of some variety, but cannot confirm. All beautiful shots, and I particularly like the little balloony white flowers...off to look them up! (Nice choice for the b&w photo!)

Jul 25, 2009 02:53 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Gerry, these photos are simply gorgeous.  I recognize many of the flowers as the same ones I see here.  I especially liked the dandelion and the waterfall - fantastic!  Thanks for going on a hike and bringing those back!

Jul 25, 2009 03:38 PM
Rita Minion
O'Brien Realty - Solomons, MD

Hi Gerry,

What lovely shots you captured on your hiking trip!  Thank you for sharing them with us.  Have a great Sunday!

Rita

 

Jul 25, 2009 03:42 PM
Sylvie Conde
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage - Toronto, ON
Broker, Toronto Real Estate

Gerry, absolutely gorgeous photos ... please go on hikes more often, and share with us. :)

 

Jul 25, 2009 05:08 PM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Cheryl,

I will admit that I posted the flower photos without knowing all their names.  Thanks for the info on the trillium.  I revisited your post with the trillium to refresh my mind.  Oooh yes, I now recognize it and I won<t forget the name.  I can see why they called it trillium (3 petals, 3 evenly distributed partitions).  If your research yields the names ot the other flowers, please do share. 

I also like the "little balloony white flowers".  That was the only one I saw along the route but it sure captivated my attention. I am glad I got to photograph it and eager to find out if you can come up with its real name.

Buying a good Montana wildflower identification book is on my list of books to buy.

Jul 26, 2009 01:46 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Mary,

You are welcome.  I am happy to be sharing these beautiful flowers with you (both online and as another "red" thing).  You probably realized the water fall on the 10th picture as being the one I also captured through the different perspective. 

For those who are wondering what I am talking about, please check the post: Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - Waterfall... A View from a Different Perspective     

Jul 26, 2009 01:52 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Rita,

You are welcome.  Have a great Sunday too!

Jul 26, 2009 01:54 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Sylvie,

You are welcome.  I got this great hiking book called "Day Hikes in the Beartooth Mountains" and I plan to use it many more times before the end of the summer.  Don't worry, I will make to bring my camera for those great photo opportunities!  If you liked this virtual hiking tour, you should check this earlier post of mine with a slide show of a slightly more difficult hike: Hiking on the Meeteetse Trail

Jul 26, 2009 01:59 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Gerry-wow, great pictures.  I especially like the one of the little waterfall.  Looks like a great hiking trip!

 

Jul 26, 2009 05:04 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Debra,

Thank you for visitng this post and for the "wow".  It sure was a nice and easy (a short trail which was mainly on a flat surface) hiking trip.  I will likely go on a more challenging hiking trip next.

Jul 26, 2009 05:19 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Hello Gerry, I felt like I was right there hiking along with you because of the fantastic photos you posted here. You've included quite a few of my favorite things, mushrooms & moss! Love that dandelion photo, it sure brings back lots of great memories, thanks!

That bright blue flora in your last photo looks like it could be a type of delphinium. I grew it last year but it never came back this year :(  The photo before that w/ the purple pointy slim petals looks like Aster. Now that did come back but  something is munching on it so it never gets to bud. Oh well there's always next spring!

 

Jul 26, 2009 07:30 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Cynthia,

You are such a joy to read comments from and I want to thank you for being a regular visitor to my posts.  I am glad you could join me on this virtual hiking tour.  Thank you as well for identifying most of the remaining flowers.  I am glad you appreciated the mushroom and moss combo (I am throwing an additional photo from a different angle just for you).  It was a short hike but as mentioned in my post, one with plenty of interesting sights along the way!  My camera sure came in handy.  :)

Mushroom and moss along the hiking trail

Jul 26, 2009 07:39 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Business Coaching

Gerry - amazing photos! I love Montana wildflowers and creeks too - looks like a great place for a hike! Thanks for sharing your trip.

Jul 26, 2009 11:32 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

Great pictures. My only comment would be to put them in a slide show so that one doesn't have to do so much scrolling. Check out slide.com, which is where I do my slide shows.

Jul 28, 2009 06:32 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Gerry,

I am amazed at the beauty that comes out of the dirt. Although short lived, it fullfills it's potential. Each plant and flower is unique in color, size, scent and beauty.

Thank you for showing me flowers I've never seen before! :)

Oct 27, 2010 03:32 PM
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