enjoying the simple life

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i don't believe i'll ever get tired of driving down some rough back road to find a nice spot to throw up my tent, view the mountains, go exploring or whatever. the trade off is a scratched up truck but thats ok. echo has been a very good companion for me and he's been having as much fun as me. the mountains are more rewarding for me than just about anything else. everyday brings something new. i'll be in touch

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Photos

confluence of the missouri & the milk rivers
lewis & clark were near this bluff to get a good look at where they were going.

these buffalo were in the fort peck area
fort peck is where the largest earthen dam was built back in the 30's during the depression. the construction of it employed 11,000 people and created fort peck lake.

a real t-rex skull
found while excavating the dam and kept in a very nice museum here

triceratops skull
numerous prehistoric items were found and are still being discovered around here.

our first fire at hell creek campground
apparently echo had never seen a fire before and all he did was growl at it.

yellowstone river
i was searching for agates along the gravel bars here(and i think i found some) when the earth started shaking....a train came by

judith mountains
finally getting into some mountains.

red tailed hawk with lunch
its hard to get a picture of these guys. they leave as soon as you get close.

old mission canyon
this road led to the natural bridge

natural bridge
this was on the ft belknap indian reservation in the town of hays.

a rustic cabin
i met the cattle rancher who built this cabin and he let me stay here for the night. he also told me how to find the gold mine.

ruby gulch gold mine
it was a 4 mile hike to get here but well worth it. they said 25 million worth of gold was taken out of here-i didn't find any.

our first kayak ride, bear paw lake
it took a couple treats to get echo in the boat and he only fell in once. it was funny. after the 4th trip out he seemed to enjoy it.

Comments

[expect1-Debbie]

Jealous
4-Runner Power-Toyota rocks, so does Echo. Iam so Happy for you. Be safe and BLOG if you need anything. You only live once, and if you do it right, once sould be ENOUGH!

[anonymous]

i'm coming to join u
Thanks for the history lessons. Wish I saw echo fall out of canoe! That had to be really funny. Manny and Mel, my niece and nephew liked the blogs. They said "that's so cool, I wish I could do that" Lot's of love.CP

[Amanda]

you're the coolest...EVER!
wow...those pictures are gorgeous Ronny! and that dog....if u bring him over to the house eventually...i'll probably steal him..not even lying. haha well its great to know u're having a good time! keep safe and god bless!