Saturday, July 25, 2015

Vacation out West

Well, we have just returned from nine wonderful days in Montana.  I have to tell you, it was absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!  We went from sun up until sun down and made tons of memories.  We enjoyed horseback riding, fly-fishing the famous Madison River, sight seeing, animal watching, hiking and Yellowstone National Park. 
None of us were ready to return leave.  Lily Grace left in tears as it truly was the best vacation we've had.  
Montana is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.  Montana is peaceful and  really has cowboys.  There are cattle ranches all around.  It's covered with a palette of beautiful colors and flanked with the most grand mountains you have ever see.  The many lakes, streams and rivers make Montana a fishing paradise. 
None of us were ready to leave and Gracie did so with tears and a request to return next summer.
I could go on forever about how truly special Montana is and the special time we had, but I'll just let the pictures do the talking. 

A view of the Rockies as we neared the Bozeman airport
The airport in Bozeman is fashioned after a lodge.  Gracie grabbed a cute stuffed grizzly when we arrived.  

She grabbed a nap on the way to the cabin.  Sometimes, the excitement can get the best of you.

I won't lie.  We in no way roughed it.  We stayed at the most beautiful cabin located right on the banks of the Madison River.  We loved having the doors and windows open and hearing the rush of the river go by.  The highs ranged from the upper 60's to mid 70's during the day to the low 40's to low 50's during the evenings.  
The views out the windows were beautiful and there was a view from every direction.
Our view out the front windows

Our view of the the Rockies and the Madison River off the large deck out back.

Lily Grace used this loft as a playroom and thought it was the greatest thing in the world.





Bears are an issue.  Even in town, there are special trash cans along the streets to keep the bears out.

When we arrived and got settled, these two couldn't wait to get own on the river.

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