montana nature: Live in One of Montana's Most Majestic Surroundings
- 07/20/11 01:57 PM
Grizzly Meadow Ranch, Tom Miner Basin - MT Located a few short miles from the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the Tom Miner Basin has long been touted among the top 5 most beautiful places in Montana...and that's saying something in a state renowned for its natural beauty. Exploring this area of the state in more detail has been made possible for me through the listing of Grizzly Meadow Ranch, approximately 620 acres directly adjacent to hundreds of acres of Forest Service land with the fish-able water courses of Rock Creek and Tom Miner Creek forming partial boundaries. Views of … (9 comments)
montana nature: Pipelines a Common Feature Along, Under Montana Rivers
- 07/06/11 07:15 AM
Jim Swanson surveys the oil impact on his property in Laurel, Mont., Tuesday July 4, 2011. An ExxonMobil pipeline near Laurel ruptured and spilled an estimated 1,000 barrels of crude into the Yellowstone. On its 500-mile-plus route from Yellowstone County to eastern Washington, the Yellowstone Pipeline hugs the Yellowstone River, darts below the East Gallatin River and courses along the Missouri. Farther west, the pipeline runs along the Little Blackfoot and Clark Fork rivers, carrying petroleum, diesel and jet fuel to customers across the region. The 10-inch pipe is buried out of sight and is out of mind throughout those broad … (1 comments)
montana nature: Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Lava Lake
- 07/02/11 02:33 PM
Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Lava Lake Lava Lake - Lee Metcalf Wilderness near Bozeman, MT Located just 25 minutes from downtown Bozeman, the Lava Lake Trailhead begins a stone's throw from the west bank of the Gallatin River. Lava Lake is a popular hike due to its proximity to both Bozeman and Big Sky, its gradual ascents along Cascade Creek and the sheer beauty of the lake itself. The trail to and from the lake is a roughly 6 mile loop that meanders through the Gallatin National Forest and Lee Metcalf Wilderness before reaching the hikes namesake. Cascade Creek on … (2 comments)
As the board shorts and bikinis repopulate the Madison River this summer, the agency that manages most of the land used by floaters is hoping to avoid the parking congestion that can spill onto Montana Highway 84 on busy days. "We're concerned that the highway's right there. We just want people to be aware of the traffic patterns and that it is a highway with moving traffic," said David Abrams, spokesman for the Bureau of Land Management. Land managers said the congestion can be avoided if river users take advantage of many … (2 comments)
montana nature: Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Kirk Hill Loop's
- 06/30/11 06:10 PM
Bozeman Summer Hiking Series - Kirk Hill Loop's Looking North into Bozeman with the Bridger Range in the Distance Sunny Saturday's are made for hiking and with a 4 year old's and 2 year old's social calendar to keep up with, short hikes close to town are perfect for getting a quick fix when birthday parties and play dates are one the daily docket. The Kirk Hill Loops fit the bill to a "T" in this situation. Less than 10 minutes from town, the longest of the loops is under 2 miles and even with a handful of stops to rest … (5 comments)
Mule Deer are named for their resemblance to the domestic mule due to the shape and size of their ears, which can be nine inches long. Mule deer are a significant part of the major mammal ecosystem in Montana. Mule deer are distributed throughout the state and are present in nearly all areas from eastern border to western border as well as northern border to southern border. Mule deer have very acute vision and hearing; however they rely largely on their sense of smell to determine their surroundings. Although their vision is very acute they can easily overlook stationary objects … (5 comments)
Whitetails get their highly creative name from the underside of their posterior, which they wave like flags when in flight as a visual alarm to other deer in the area. Exceptionally graceful, built for speed and stealth, whitetails have a tendency to materialize from thin air and disappear again in much the same way; they will attempt to quietly sneak away from danger before being detected or going into full flight. They are highly alert animals that have a sense of smell coupled with an ability to detect noises that are far superior to those of humans. Their noses are so … (2 comments)
For as much attention in recent years that the mountain lion has garnered, they are exceptionally seclusive animals and very few humans have actually seen a lion in the wild. I have been fortunate enough to have seen them on several occasions, at great distance and in close quarters. They are wholly impressive, sleek and powerful, silent and calculating...true predators. Mountain lions are the largest member of the cat family in the Americas and have the most extensive range of any mammal in the western hemisphere, besides man. They rely … (5 comments)
Moose, in my opinion, are so ugly they are almost beautiful and for those of you who have seen this long-legged, gangly creature know exactly what I mean. Although they are not as regal as elk, elusive as deer or nearly as interesting political fodder as wolves or Yellowstone bison, moose are a specific and important portion of the Montana ecosystem. First noted on the Lewis and Clark Expedition in May of 1805 near the Milk River of Montana, moose are the largest of the deer family and the largest antlered animal in the world. … (6 comments)
Perhaps the most stirring, and documented animal in the history of man, the bear appears in ancient literature, mythology, cave drawings, and folklore. Unfortunately, many stories surrounding the ferocity of bears do not make the distinction between the grizzly, and its more docile cousin the black bear. Although they prefer higher elevation forests, droppings indicate heavy use of thorn-apple and other fruiting shrubs at lower elevations. Black bears are very diverse animals, populating much of North America. Their native habitat, although much has been developed, consists of mountainous and wooded ecosystems that stretch from Alaska to Florida, Canada … (5 comments)
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