I Saw a Wall of Saws

This is one of those 'collections' of stuff that some people accumulate over a lifetime and then sell or donate to another collector, and the process goes on and on until one day--you have a MUSEUM!

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Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir Montana

Nestled along the northern edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, Hungry Horse Dam, completed in 1953, created Hungry Horse Reservoir.

For most of us, the perceived value of the Hungry Horse area are the numerous recreation opportunities and campgrounds.  Nearby is Glacier National Park as well.

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The mountains in the background are the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area.  This area has lots of grizzly bear and mountain lion.  There are no roads.  Only horses and hikers can access the area.

A fairly famous icon of the town of Hungry Horse, Montana, this little carving is one of our favorite souvenirs of our Montana travels.  This is a link to Hungry Horse Montana recreation and trails information.

Men Who Stared at Turkeys

This vegetarian family is entertaining guests today, so we, too, are preparing a turkey.  Bought it from the Hutterite Colony.  Supposed to be free of any growth hormones or genetically-modified-organisms. Our happy bird snuggled down into oven for an overnight roast.  Just could not bring ourselves to prepare the giblets, those internal organs that are set aside in a little bag, usually for the dressing and/or the gravy.  Nope.  The gizzard, liver, heart, lungs and whatever else is in that little bag will be going into the freezer until garbage day.  


Have a terrific Thanksgiving and don't forget, "thanksgiving" is also an action verb.



Here is a link to a previous post entitled "A Turkey Named Marie Antoinette"

This is a photo of our Marie Antoinette:

"Marie Antoinette" was saved from the slaughter, to live another year.

Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park

One of my first hikes in Glacier National Park was the easy "Trail of the Cedars" walk near the Avalanche Creek Campground.  This trail is handicap-accessible for its entire length, features some spectacular views of the creek itself, as shown above.  The photo really shows the mist that rises above the churning waters.  I love the variations in the color of the water too.  I have no photo that is this good.  You can see other photos at the Glacier National Park Information website.  I think the best time the year for visiting is early summer, before the tourists show up and fill the campground.

The park road to Avalanche Campground opens long before the Going to the Sun Road over Logan Pass, so you can visit and enjoy without the crowds.