Tagged With "Billings Montana"
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug 20th, 2014: Wells, Maine - On the beach
The furthest east that I reached on my drive across the country was a little town called Wells. On the map since 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine, has a population of around 10,000 and is a popular vacation spot in the summer...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 16th, 2014: Fireworks
Every year, for the first week of July, I travel home to see my family. They have a home in southern British Columbia near the US border as well as a home in northern Montana. I am able to attend the Canada Day activities and then...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 28, 2014: Bear Grass, Idaho
The first time I ever saw bear grass was while hiking in Idaho's panhandle some years ago. I was standing in a field of lovely white blooming plants that resembled grass and didn't know what type of plant it was. It was bear grass, not...
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A visit to Waterton National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park is in the extreme south-west of the province of Alberta and is contiguous with Glacier National Park in Montana. It includes some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 19, 2014:
Lake Koocanusa is where I spent all of my summers growing up, it is close to my heart and is filled with fond memories. Because this lake is formed by a dam, every spring, we would watch the water slowly rise with great anticipation...
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Flying T-Rex clears O'Hare for Amsterdam
Today's travel day for Trix, a nearly-complete T-rex on her way to display in a Dutch museum, and O'Hare's throwing a farewell party.
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California Auto Museum, Sacramento, California
Travel Rob spends an enjoyable afternoon at the California Auto Museum in Sacramento.
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March 17, 2017: Mirador del Río, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.
Ian Cook shares a visit to an unusual observation area with a stunning view.
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Boeing's 'ghost-writing' in the sky
Boeing shows off its latest by turning an endurance test into an "invisible skywriting" stunt.
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September 9, 2019: "Rusty," Bozeman, Montana
DrFumblefinger shares photos of "Rusty", an interesting piece of street-art situated on the grounds of the Montana Statue University in Bozeman
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Ayres Natural Bridge Park - Wyoming's First Tourist Attraction
Samantha shares her short but beautiful visit to Ayres Natural Bridge Park while on a road trip to Casper, Wyoming. It was quite peaceful in September.
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Museum of the Rockies (Where Gumbo Was #330)
Gumbo was visiting the fascinating Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. The Museum is best know for its extensive dinosaur collection, but features exhibits broadly focused on Montana's history.
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Aug. 28, 2019: Deadwood, South Dakota
My husband and I had a great time checking out Deadwood, South Dakota. There is a lot of history and something everyone should see while in the Black Hills area.
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October 31, 2019: "Big Mike," Bozeman, MT
DrFumblefinger shares the story of Big Mike, a bronze cast of one of the most complete T rex skeletons in the world.
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Backwards Distilling Company, Casper, Wyoming
Samantha and her husband like taking tours of breweries and distilleries. Today she shares her visit to Backwards Distilling Company in Casper, Wyoming. Cheers.
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Montana: A bear in the bathroom
A young black bear sleeps through the drama around his unplanned hotel stay.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 9, 2013: Biggest 12 pack in the world, Idaho
I admire the ingenuity of the human spirit! Usually I try not to post pictures of a commercial nature on this website, but the cleverness of this appeals to me. While driving south on I-15, from Montana to Utah, we passed the farm country...
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Montana's National Bison Refuge
The National Bison Refuge provides an excellent opportunity to see bison in their natural setting — the hilly grasslands of Montana. The Refuge is located about an hour’s drive northwest of Missoula and is...
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Missoula, Montana — Home of Grizzlies
While most Americans have no idea what’s inside the great state of Montana, I LOVE this state! It’s breathtakingly beautiful, home to my favorite US National Park, Glacier National Park , and is filled with kind -- if opinionated --...
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Stevens Lake -- A Hidden Gem in Idaho's Bitterroot Range
This is the time of year when those of us who love to hike have our eyes gazing to the tops of the mountains, longing to get up to those high passes. But there's still a lot of snow and ice up there, at least in Western Canada and the Pacific...
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Wallace, Idaho: From mining town to "Center of the Universe"
I've driven past the picturesque town of Wallace, Idaho (population about 800) many times and had always been drawn to the historic buildings and beautiful setting. I remember telling my wife that someday we needed to exit and explore the town,...
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Canadian Museum of History (Civilization): Ottawa (Gatineau), Canada
Many people don't know that Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. Situated a few hours drive north of Toronto and Montreal, straddling the provinces of Ontario and Quebec-- Ottawa being on the Ontario side; Gatineau on the Quebec side --...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 25, 2014: Waterton National Park, Alberta
Waterton National Park is situated in the southwestern part of Alberta, close to British Columbia and Montana, and shares a border with Glacier National Park in the United States. The two parks together form an international Peace...
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Spotted on the Road, Butte
A tour of Butte, a colorful mining town that is now worn but charming, highlighted by views of a classic Chevy being restored.
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Berlin opening Europe's first T-Rex exhibit
This week, Europe's first T-Rex skeleton takes the stage, and Berlin's Natural History Museum is hoping he'll be as popular a performer as his relatives have been elsewhere. In an interview with TheLocal.de, museum director Prof. Johannes Vogel said that Tyrannosaurus Rex specimens "have this funny effect of transforming the perception of museums, and this will be no exception." The museum is well-known in Berlin, and Vogel thinks the exhibit may be the ticket to world status,...
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They Googled WHAT? 2015's Top 10 Travel Questions
You can google just about anything—note the lower case 'g'—but only Google is keeping track of what people are looking for, and releases annual lists of the top searches in dozens of categories. For last year, the U.S. list of top travel questions seems very basic and location focused, whereas last year's top questions had more of a "How-To" flavor. Here's the 2015 list: What to pack for Cancun? Where is Disneyland? What airport is ORD When is whale watching season in San...
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Signs of Butte
DrFumblefinger collects photos of signs, and enjoyed those of old mining town, Butte.
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November 7, 2018: Spirit of Haidi Gwaii
DrFumblefinger shares features of The Spirit of Haidi Gwaii, an imaginative sculpture by Haidi artist, Bill Reid, featuring creatures of Haidi mythology.
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AA reaching out to smaller cities in new sked
American is adding 18 routes, mostly seasonal, that will use its regional jets, mostly E-175s, to bring customers to its hubs.
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October 22, 2018: A Rainy Day near Milk River
DrFumblefinger enjoys some of the prairie scenery he encountered near the town of Milk River, Alberta
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Re: Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, May 8, 2015: Portland Bill lighthouse at dusk
What a dramatic sky! Another great image, Mac!
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? #82
Originally Posted by Still Country Photo: Is it possibly on the Flathead lake in Montana? An excellent thought, SCP, but no, it's not Flathead Lake. But it's in the same country.
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Re: After Yellowstone: The Moss Mansion, Billings MT
I enjoyed the photos of the amazing solarium and black and white checkered flooring. Like yourself, I too enjoy historical homes, and this week's WITW is one of them with a somewhat famous stained glass window.
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June 19, 2020: The Okotoks Erratic, Alberta
The Okotoks erratic originated in Jasper National Park. It was moved here by a glacier and deposited when the glacial ice receded. Big Rock is the largest erratic in the world.
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DeVoto Memorial Cedar Grove, Idaho
DrFumblefinger traces the trail of Lewis and Clark through the Montana/Idaho Bitterroot mountains, and comes across the stand of majestic red cedars.
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Fort Museum of the NorthWest Mounted Police, Fort MacLeod
Gumbo was visiting the Fort Museum, a recreation of an old NorthWest Mounted Police fort in southern Alberta.
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The Remington Carriage Museum, Cardston, Alberta
Gumbo visits the interesting collection of horse-drawn transporation at the Remington Carriage Museum in the small southern Alberta town of Cardston.
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Two more new airlines to debut
Despite huge drops in airline passenger revenue this past year, two new airlines are optimistic there's a niche for them.
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USA Revisited: an Australian perspective
Barry shares fond memories of a last pre-pandemic visit to some of America's best scenes.
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Lochsa River, Idaho
DrFumblefinger travels to one of the most remote regions of the Lower 48 states to visit the Lochsa River, known for its many rapids.
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Whale Park, Juneau, Alaska
If you like whales you have to check out this HUGE whale sculpture Samantha and her husband saw while exploring Juneau, Alaska.
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Lake Elmo, Billings, Montana
Samantha shares some pictures of beautiful Lake Elmo in Billings, Montana.
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Decorating with Antlers, Anchorage
A comfortable and creatively designed chair in a microbrewery is an example of how hunting products are used in Alaska and elsewhere.
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U.S., Canada share new Dark Sky park
A new Dark Sky park for star-viewing straddles the U.S.-Canada border in an unusual joint venture.
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6 Famous Travel spots for Vacations All Over the World
As the world begins travelling again, Sherry offers some suggestions for terrific destinations you might want to consider (sponsored content)
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A Colorful Hike to Blossom Lake, Idaho
DrFumblefinger enjoyed a hike to Blossom Lakes in the Idaho Panhandle, which during the fall offers nice colors to enhance your enjoyment of the journey.
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Devil's Coulee Dinosaur and Heritage Museum, Warner, Alberta
DrFumblefinger visits an interesting small town museum which is proud of being the location of the first dinosaur nesting site discovered in Canada.