Closing Statement

After nearly 22 hours of road time around southwestern Montana my truck suffered a catastrophic breakdown rendering it impossible for me to achieve the final goal of my project, a rugged off road trip over Flathead Pass. While I did not make it up to Flathead I'm still confident that I have successfully provided an accurate portrayal of the landscapes and lifestyles of southwestern Montana

Vacation Home

Along US 191, along the Gallatin and near the Big Sky Ski Resort second home owners and logging have taken away from much of the once natural beauty of these hills.

The Gallatin Canyon

The Gallatin River meanders through this canyon southwest of Bozeman. Lewis and Clark traveled down this same canyon on their journey home after reaching the Pacific Ocean.

Storm Castle

This is The Storm Castle along US 191 in the Gallatin Canyon. The canyon is pretty amazing complete with moose, bear, bald eagles, thick pine forests and brooding mountains.

Norris Bar

The small farming town of Norris sits at the Junction of Montana Highway 84 and US 287. To the south of Norris is the, vast, Madison River Valley and to the Northeast are the Tobacco Root Mountains.

Highway 84

Another shot of Highway 84 as it winds through the Madison River Canyon towards Norris

The Madison River Canyon on highway 84 just before reaching the town of Norris. The area is renowned for fly fishing and it is also common recreation to float the river during the summer months.