Last weekend, I headed for the land of my birth: the Rocky Mountain Front of Montana. Because let’s face it, every once in a while a girl needs to make a break for it and head for home.

Going home is like bringing peace to my heart. I’m not sure if it’s the land opening up into a wide expanse as I’m coming off of Roger’s Pass or seeing the rolling plains run smack dab into the Rocky Mountains. Maybe it’s the rush of memories that remind me of all the hours spent adventuring into the mountains with my grandparents and cousins. Whatever it is, it makes my heart happy.

Making our way into the Rocky Mountains and passing Castle Reef.
Making our way into the Rocky Mountains and passing Castle Reef.
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En route to Gibson Dam.
Regardless of how many times my family has made the trek to Gibson Dam, we've always stopped to look at the Indian handprints. They serve as a reminder of the incredible history of this place.
Regardless of how many times my family has made the trek to Gibson Dam, we’ve always stopped to look at the Indian handprints. They serve as a reminder of the incredible history of this place.
Gibson Dam overlook.
Gibson Dam overlook.
My baby sister hoping to get lucky with a fish. (The fish were playing hard to get).
My baby sister hoping to get lucky with a fish. 
We met a friend on the trail and named him Mr. Bighorn.
We met a friend on the trail and named him Mr. Bighorn.
The next day, we ventured back into the mountains for some rock climbing. This little guy made it up the rock face TWICE.
The next day, we ventured back into the mountains for some rock climbing. This little guy made it up the rock face TWICE.
The view on the drive back to Augusta.
The view on the drive back to Augusta.

It was a good weekend.

xo,
TT

July 26, 2013

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Comments

Ron Mangels
Glad you could make the trip home. I can completely relate to the feeling of seeing "home" again. I grew up in the Flathead valley but now live in Louisiana and don't get home very much but when I do it is amazing!

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