Tag Archives: Montana

A Glance at the Rearview Mirror

Posted on December 15, 2020 by rivertoprambles

As 2020 drives itself into the ground, a lot of us would say, Just let ‘er rip. Most would agree that the past year has been odd, to say the least, and, in some cases, down right tragic. From this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2020, cheer, Colorado, fishing, fly-fishing, holidays, Montana, national parks, photos, rearview mirror, Rocky Mountains, travel, Wyoming | 22 Comments

Coda: the Dakotas and East

Posted on September 6, 2017 by rivertoprambles

With the weight of Glacier National Park and its surroundings sitting feather-like in our thoughts and on our shoulders, we drove eastward through Montana and on to North Dakota. The immense plateaus of eastern Montana were especially dry, and recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birding, bison, Brookings, burrowing owls, fly-fishing, marriage anniversary, Montana, North Dakota, photography, prairie dogs, sharp-tailed grouse, South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park, Time, travel | 16 Comments

We-Who-Went-to-the-Sun (and-Weren’t-Eclipsed!)

Posted on September 1, 2017 by rivertoprambles

“A national park highway should have not only fine natural scenery, but exhibitions of ingenious engineering skill. It should have at least a few tunnels, galleries, terraces, bridges, hairpin turns, and all that sort of thing– to produce the surprises, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged camping, engineering, exploration, fly-fishing, Glacier National Park, glaciers, Going-to-the-Sun-Road, hiking, Montana, national parks, nature, photos, Rocky Mountains, Sun, travel, Tully Lake | 17 Comments

Big Sky, Big Rivers

Posted on August 26, 2017 by rivertoprambles

[In which the lands and waters of western Montana are reflected in the 5th post of my series entitled “Top of the Rockies.” I’ve decided that I’ll need to do an additional post or two, concluding with Glacier National Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Big Hole, Big Sky, Bitterroot, Blackfoot River, East Fork Bitterroot, Ennis, fly-fishing, Lost Trail, Madison River, Montana, photography, Rocky Mountain sheep, Sula, travel, West Fork, west-slope cutthroats, whitefish | 22 Comments

Rivertops West

Posted on July 10, 2017 by rivertoprambles

On July 13, two residents from western New York State, plus four fly rods and reels, and other assorted camping gear, will be headed for the Rocky Mountains. Actually we’ll start our explorations in Alamogordo, New Mexico with a brief … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birding, camping, fishing western rivers, fly-fishing, Genesee River trout, hiking, journey West, Montana, New Mexico, parks and monuments, Rocky Mountains, vacations | 30 Comments

Coming Off Montana

Posted on July 23, 2014 by rivertoprambles

A couple of things announced their need for me to post this item. I was dreaming of another fishing visit to the western part of the country, knowing that it had to be on hold. Also, I had just finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bushwhacking, cutthroat trout, feeder streams, fishing trips, fly-fishing books, Montana, Pecos River, Rock Creek, trout dreams, wild browns | 20 Comments

Big Sky Ramble (2)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by rivertoprambles

At Wisdom, Montana the Big Hole River is a small hole stream. The lady at the Trading Post said, “Hell yeah, there’s grayling here. Go try at the bridge on the edge of town.” The river didn’t look too promising … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Big Hole River, grayling, grizzly, Lamar River, Montana, Yellowstone | 1 Comment

Big Sky Ramble (1)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by rivertoprambles

Every time I glance at this blog site’s header photo I’m reminded of Montana. In this post, and the next, I’ll provide a thumb-nail sketch of my solo jaunt through southwestern Montana in July 2010. Please join me as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birding, Bitterroot River, cutthroats, Montana, Rock Creek | Leave a comment