Yesterday was the first day of Grandpa’s time off while we were in town. Because Grandma and Jillian still had work and school we decided to head out and see the sights of the area and take some of Montana’s back roads. I cant say I remember exactly where we went, but it was great none the less.

We took a drive through the Bridger Mountains past Bridger Bowl, one of Montana’s ski areas. The road on the other side brought us out into some of Montana’s rolling plains. Along the way we saw plenty of cranes, pronghorn, mule deer and ravens. On the road heading towards White Sulphur Springs, we came upon a pretty amazing sight. About a hundred yards in front of us, we saw a Golden Eagle fly across the road and land in the field next to us. Unfortunatly we didnt have time to get pictures of him but he was big and absolutely beautiful!

After hanging around a bit to see if he might come out of the field, we took off and continued down the road. We went through Ringling, Montana an old train stop town. There we could see the run down old train station that was probably last used in the 1950’s and you could see what remains of the train bed. Its sad to think that such a great part of our history and a way of travel has fallen to the wayside. The old station was very interesting to see, but at the same time looked so sad. I wish I had gotten a picture of it.

From that point we took another road through a canyon to Townsend, Montana and then headed back home, making a stop at Wheat Montana in Three Forks. I have been to this place many times before and still, I could not resist a warm cinnamon roll. Yummy! Traveling the back roads sure makes a girl hungry for something sweet!

A small herd of Pronghorn relaxing in an empty wheat field outside of Ringling, Montana.

Snow storm blowing in over the Castle Mountain Range.

Today was a pretty lazy and easy day. Grandma and Grandpa were both off from work now and we decided to take the day and just enjoy it without going too far. My mom and I did some shopping at the little Gallatin Mall. I was on a mission to find a new pair of pregnancy jeans after busting a hole in one pair. I didn’t find any, but I certainly found some tops I liked! Abby spent the day hanging out with Grandpa while Mommy and Grandma were shopping.

We then came back home for lunch and afterwards we went out again, this time with Abby and Grandpa. We did a little shopping and then took off for another drive, this one a little closer to town. Springhill Road took us out North of Bozeman through rolling hills and farm country along the base of the Bridger mountains. We saw several eagles both bald eagles and Golden Eagles, lots of cows and their new babies, Pronghorn, Mule Deer and Pheasants. It was a beautiful afternoon and the warm weather that blew in today was melting Tuesday’s snow fast. The sunset that followed when we came home was even more impressive and I was lucky enough to catch a few pictures. Boy, do I love Montana!