Butte is a city in Silver Bow County, Montana. It is approximately 85 miles from Bozeman to the east and approximately 69 miles from Helena to the north. The city lies near the intersection of two major freeways: Interstate 90 and Interstate 15. Butte was first established in 1864 as a mining camp and it … Continue reading Butte, Montana

Livingston is located in Park County, Montana. It is approximately 56 miles from Gardiner, the north gateway of Yellowstone National Park, and about 115 miles from Billings, Montana. Although Livingston is a small city, it has several tourist attractions. The Livingston Depot is a restored rail station and a museum. Other attractions include the Yellowstone … Continue reading Livingston, Montana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPa1eg5KoDM The Gallatin National Forest is located in south Montana, and north/northwest of the famous Yellowstone National Park. The forest has an approximate area of 7,300 square kilometers, and is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The US-191 route from West Yellowstone to Bozeman in Montana cuts through part of the Gallatin National Forest which … Continue reading Scenery on Route US-191 in Gallatin National Forest

West Yellowstone is a small town in Gallatin County, Montana and is often called the west gateway of the Yellowstone National Park. The town offers lodging, gift shops, and other services to travelers and tourists. Due to its close proximity to the famous Yellowstone National Park, the town receives a large number of tourists mostly … Continue reading West Yellowstone in Montana

Henry Fork is a river that connects to the larger Snake River in southeastern Idaho. It is also known as the North Fork of the Snake River. The river was named after Andrew Henry who first explored the Snake River plateau in the early 1800's. The waters of the Henrys Fork river came from Big … Continue reading Henrys Fork River in Island Park, Idaho

When leaving from Jackson in Wyoming using route WY-22, also known as Teton Pass Highway, few scenic views will be observed near Wilson including the area of Mt. Glory and the Snake River. Below are images taken from route WY-22/ID-33 between Jackson in Wyoming and Victor in Idaho. A bridge crosses over the Snake River … Continue reading Scenery on Route WY-22/ID-33 Near Jackson, Wyoming

Island Park Dam holds the water of the Island Park Reservoir. It is located in Fremont County near Island Park in Idaho. The dam is situated within the Targhee National Forest and is about one hour and 18 minutes drive from Idaho Falls. The earthfill dam was built in the late 1930's to provide irrigation … Continue reading Island Park Dam in Fremont County, Idaho

Jackson is a city located within the Teton County of Wyoming. It's about one hour and 48 minutes of driving from Idaho Falls and about four hours and 36 minutes from Salt Lake City. Jackson is a popular place for tourists because it sits close to ski resorts, as well as the two popular national … Continue reading Jackson in Wyoming

The following are nature images taken from a forest near Bradley Mountain between Alpine and Hoback in Wyoming. A beautiful flower in Wyoming displays its yellow color. A dead tree lies near the Snake River in Wyoming. A dead tree lies near the Snake River in Wyoming. A beautiful flower in Wyoming displays its yellow … Continue reading Nature Encounters: Bradley Mountain, US-89 Scenic Highway, and Snake River in Wyoming

The scenic route ID-34 in Caribou county, Idaho slices through the Caribou National Forest between Wayan and Freedom in Wyoming. Caribou National Forest is located in southeastern part of Idaho and is comprised of just over one million acres which includes the Curlew National Grassland. The forest has an estimated 250 miles of streams and … Continue reading The Caribou National Forest in Caribou County, Idaho