Author Archives: Merilee

Wild West Balloon Festival

Cody, Wyoming August 2, 2014 The weather did not cooperate with the launch of the 19th annual Wild West Balloon Festival in Cody, WY.  The sunrise launch was delayed for an hour and a half waiting for the dark clouds … Continue reading

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Custer National Forest

Red Lodge, Montana July 29, 2014 There are many scenic roads leading into the Custer National Forest from Red Lodge.  We followed FSR 421 to the end along Rock Creek. Here is a view of the famous Beartooth Peak as … Continue reading

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Bear Tooth Scenic Highway

Cody, WY July 19, 2014 The best place to escape the 90 degrees temps in Cody, WY in July is to head north on the Chief Joseph Highway to the famous Bear Tooth Highway.  The mountain peaks and valleys still … Continue reading

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where the buffalo roam…

Custer, South Dakota May 18, 2014 The wildlife loop in Custer State Park is always filled with wildlife viewings.  On a cold windy day in early spring, the new green grass shoots had got the buffalo on the move.  We … Continue reading

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April Action Car Show

Moab, Utah April 26, 2014 Although the weather did not cooperate, the car show was just as outstanding as ever.  Here are a few old beauties that caught my eye. Friday night cruise is fun to catch the sound and … Continue reading

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“The valley is vast…”

Monument Valley On the Utah and Arizona borders April 19, 2014 It is always amazing to visit Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation Tribal Park.  I had the pleasure of having a Navajo guide take me into the back country … Continue reading

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