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The Fall Colors in Red Lodge - Yellow, Orange, Red, Green... and White? Where Did Fall Go?

By Gerry Khatchikian

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October 04, 2009 12:03 PM

The Fall Colors in Red Lodge - Yellow, Orange, Red, Green... and White? Where Did Fall Go?

The photos below were all taken in a period of ONE WEEK.

Fall started on September 21st but did not last long enough to enjoy the beautiful colors.

Luckily, I was able to capture some of the nice Fall colors. We went straight from Summer to Fater (FAll mixed with WinTER).

A couple of deers spotted in Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, September 27, 2009

Trees Near Grizzly Peak Animal Hospital - Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana - Monday, September 28, 2009

Trees Along Ski Run Road - Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana - Thursday, October 1, 2009

Trees along Rock Creek - Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana - Friday, October 2, 2009

Trees by Rock Creek - Red Lodge, Montana

Same spot as above and only 2 days later! (what is that white thing on those rocks on the edges of Rock Creek?)

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009

Trees Along Ski Run Road - Red Lodge, Montana

Another view of the trees along Ski Run Road (some leaves changed to orange but where did the blue sky go?)

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009

Pine Trees - Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009 (OK some white highlighting looks good in the birm and on the pine trees)

Trees Near Grizzly Peak Animal Hospital - Red Lodge, Montana

Red Lodge, Montana - Sunday, October 4, 2009 (same spot as the second photo above and a bit colder)

It's Fater in Red Lodge! Drive carefully and stay warm!

I will be chilling and watching the fire dance in my pellet stove at home.

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

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Kryste Adams

RE/MAX Key Properties - Luxury Homes, Golf Course Homes - Bend, OR

Bend, Oregon Real Estate

What beautiful pictures. We've skipped fall here.

Oct 04, 2009 12:08 PM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Kryste,

According to Mother Nature and the photos I have taken above, Fall 2009 lasted less than 10 days in Red Lodge. Thank you for the positive feedback.

Oct 04, 2009 12:11 PM

Linda Lohman

Fonville Morisey Realty - Cary, NC

Former Teacher/Broker

I have a cousin in Montana, loves it, I see why. Although I prefer the south, I was out golfing today.

Oct 04, 2009 12:12 PM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Linda,

I believe Mother Nature decided that it was time to switch from golf season to skiiing season in Red Lodge. I hope you had a fun golf outing. Where does your cousin live in Montana? I am glad you saw part of what he must love by living in Montana.

Oct 04, 2009 12:20 PM

Elizabeth Bolton

RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA

Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Gerry ~ Couldn't believe my eyes when I got to the last photo. Do you think this is the first snow photo of the season on AR?

Liz

Oct 04, 2009 12:53 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Gerry, I am glad that it was you that got the snow and not us, it is still too early for that! Beautiful colors and photos!

Oct 04, 2009 01:37 PM

Debra Leisek

Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

It was beautiful while it lasted... we have had some falls that last 2 days... this year we were lucky! On to Winter! Very Beautiful Shots...

Oct 04, 2009 08:10 PM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

Gerry - Fall has started in Toronto but has not yet progressed very far. I need to look at Ontario Tourism's fall colours leaf / drive report, which they issue twice a week, during fall leaf season to see how the province is coming along. I use it to determine which direction to point the car that day.

Oct 04, 2009 10:37 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Just beautiful Gerry! I wanted to get to Glacier National Park this month for some photos but if it's snowing already, not a good idea...
Without Mondays, the rest of the week wouldn't look so good,
Paul

Oct 05, 2009 01:43 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Liz,

This is likely one amongst the first snow photos on AR but not the first. Judging by a recent post from Kriste Adams (see first comment), it looks like Bend, Oregon may have had the first snow photo of the season on AR. I am glad I captured the colors while I had the chance. The window of opportunity to capture the Fall colors was fairly small compared to other parts of the country.

Oct 05, 2009 02:59 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Tony and Darcy,

Thank you. It was too early here too but than again Mother Nature is becoming more and more unpredictable when it comes to the weather. Make sure you enjoy the Fall colors in UT before the snow makes its way to your area.

Oct 05, 2009 03:02 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Debra,

Nice to see you again here on AR. It was beautiful while it lasted is also my point of view. Thanks for the feedback.

Oct 05, 2009 03:04 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Marc.

So Ontario Tourism Fall colors paints a good picture of Ontario and were the bright colors are. I am hoping you will go on a little expedition, point the car towards the direction suggested by the latest drive report and capture some of the Fall colors in your area.

Oct 05, 2009 03:08 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Paul,

Thank you. I was hoping to make it to the Grand Tetons but that will also have to wait. I love the quote you signed off with.

Oct 05, 2009 03:12 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Happy Fater Gerry! Your photos are just gorgeous, and I saw the same thing happen here - it seems we were golden one day and then swoosh - a lot of the color was gone and it turned cold. I'm hoping for more Indian summer - soon.

Oct 05, 2009 09:20 AM

Carol Judd

New Star Real Estate - Vernal, UT

Vernal Utah Real Estate

Thanks for the great photos of Red Lodge! Fall is beautiful...wish it did not follow with cold.

Oct 05, 2009 03:45 PM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Mary,

I am with you with regards to more Indian Summer! After yesterday's snow fall, the sun came out today to highlight the white scenery and I was able to spot a Moose!

Oct 06, 2009 04:32 AM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Carol,

You are welcome. Luckily, no cold to report yet. Only beautiful white and powdery scenery. The sun came back to provide some warmth and the snow is falling off from the roof of the houses.

Oct 06, 2009 04:38 AM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

Now you've done gone and made me all cold again. The temperatures in your blog are about as consistent as the weatherman's forecast here. LOL

Oct 07, 2009 08:12 PM

Gerry Khatchikian

Red Lodge, MT

ASA, TRC, SFR

Russel,

I enjoyed your funny comments and the photo of the jester. Did you know that is the name of my youngest dog? Thank you for the chuckle! I got a warmer photo (a nice sunrise with milder temperature and with some green grass) in today's (October 16, 2009) post. :)

Oct 16, 2009 11:43 AM

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