Montana

The Old Montana State Prison occupies a place of prominence in the small town of Deer Lodge. Built in 1871, the building served as the state's prison for more than a century. Today it is home to a several museums.

DrFumblefinger enjoys nicely preserved old machines, like this National cash register. Spotted in western Montana.

One of many lumber mills in the forests of the northwestern United States, this one near Deer Lodge, Montana.

DrFumblefinger spends a relaxing few days at a terrific hot springs resort in Western Montana — steamy soaks, great food, and beautiful scenery.

Samantha and her husband got delayed by a herd of cows while visiting Pictograph Cave State Park. She shares some of the pictures she took as they crossed the road.

DrFumblefinger enjoys photographing old abandoned buildings, like this saloon north of Helena, Montana.

Gumbo was visiting the Cathedral of St. Helena in Montana's capital city. It is a lovely cathedral of gothic design, with fine stained-glass windows and lovely architectural features.

Marysville, like many old mining towns, was once thriving but now is mostly abandoned. There are a few homes and businesses that are occupied, but many of the structures in town appear abandoned.

Our Pic of the Day features a bronze statue of a newspaper boy situated in downtown Helena, Montana

Gumbo was visiting the State Capitol building, located in lovely Helena. It's a lovely building that has served as the "people's house" since 1902.

DrFumblefinger saw this interesting mount at the Museum of Montana in Helena. It is a rare white buffalo, occurring only once in five million births.

DrFumblefinger shares photos of a road trip through the northern Rocky Mountains, when an early snowstorm blanketed the landscape.