Category: Fall Fun

I love Labor Day weekend. It’s a time to decompress, play and recharge my batteries before fall gets truly underway. This year’s holiday weekend included a wedding, swimming in hot springs, candy and sapphire mining. But instead of telling you all about, I’m going to let the photos do the talking. ‘Twas a good weekend. […]

“Griz football is huge … people live and die for their football around here.” -Princeton Review This weekend is a special one in Montana. It’s a battle that thousands look forward to each year called…*cue riveting music*…The “Brawl of the Wild!” And it’s not to be taken lighly around here. You see, this game pits […]

This week has flown by in a blur–a blur I tell you!

Dear fall, Don’t leave! We’ve been getting along SO well. You’re giving me just enough sunshine to stay a happy girl, while at the same time you’re covering our cute towns, hills, mountains and rivers with beautiful colors. Seriously, I saw the photos. There’s no hiding from me now, mister. Our friends in Glacier National […]

Dear Autumn, Welcome to Montana. There is something about you that is utterly romantic. I’m guessing it’s the combination of leaves changing, the crisp freshness of the air and the wardrobe of boots and sweaters that are worn prominently by many a Montana girl during your time here. Either way, I’m happy you’re here. You […]

Let’s get one thing straight. I love summer. If it was a tall, dark and handsome man, I’d probably marry it.

One thing about living in Montana is the anticipation of what the weather is going to bring on any given day. I often like to travel with a pair of snowboots and a cozy jacket in the car, because I’m a Montana girl and that’s just how I roll. Plus, I like to be prepared. […]

Settled snugly in my horse’s saddle, I tentatively coaxed Whiskey up alongside our equestrian guide, SuzAnne Miller, who was perched with authority atop her shining chestnut colored horse, Power, as we crested a golden brown grassy hilltop. Far below us the shallow Bitterroot River flowed along the valley bottom, calm and lazy as the wispy […]