Scenes from Montana

[peacetraveler22]

There's nothing to write or say about these pictures. If I felt inspired, I would sit and create some poetic or dreamy lyrics to accompany them, but lately it seems almost no one reads such texts. And I'm lazy today, so I will just publish the photos to show you more of the scenic landscapes from Montana. This State is rarely visited by foreign tourists, as they are all gathered in New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, Las Vegas or San Francisco. These cities consistently rank as the most visited by foreign guests in the USA. It's a pity because I think there are so many more interesting, unique and beautiful places in America, including Montana. I hope you enjoy!

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Which U.S. city or State do you want to visit? Maybe I've inspired some of you to think about Montana. :) Have a nice weekend!

Comments

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

On most U.S. highways, there are shoulders, wide pavements on the side of the road to pull over in the event of breakdown or an accident. Like in the photo below. They also have ridges on the shoulders, which alert you if you're going off the road to prevent accidents. But in Montana, these shoulders are rare. I stopped a few times on the grassy areas to take photos, but I was traveling such huge distances that I couldn't be stopping at every scenic point to get out of the car. :))

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I felt like the Queen of the world standing above and looking down at these majestic valleys and landscapes. :)

[qi-tronic.livejournal.com]

7. Where did they steal this European cathedral? :)

13. Longhorns?

Overall very beautiful!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what the animal is, but I think it's a herd of longhorns. The cathedral is very beautiful to look at from above if you hike partly up Mt. Helena, as I did. But then I became scared being up in the mountain alone, with no one else around, and began the short descent down. :)) Some wild mountain man could've been hiding, waiting for a juicy victim like me. :) The cathedral sits in the center of the city. http://www.sthelenas.org/

[elinelisky.livejournal.com]

Very nice and so great open spaces.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Yes! Such open spaces, which I adore. I can't even imagine the feeling of a native Montana person if they travel to a place like New York City, where millions of people are all running around in such a small geographic space. Culture shock! :))

[faultier-sp.livejournal.com]

New TODO-List entry: visit Montana. :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Good goal! :)

[margot-yyc.livejournal.com]

I drove from Calgary to Phoenix through Montana last September. Beautiful landscape, empty roads, high speed limit. Stayed in Butte overnight.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Yes, high speed limits! In my area, it is only 55mph on most highways. I was only in Butte for a few hours. How is Calgary? I really want to visit Alberta, esp. Banff National Park!

[margot-yyc.livejournal.com]

Low oil prices are hurting Calgary but we are trying to stay optimistic :-)

Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, they are all amazing. A roadtrip from Calgary to Vancouver is a must !

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the lovely photo! Maybe I can do this road journey in the summer, although I think autumn is always the best time to travel to avoid crowds. Kids are back in school then.

NICE SCENERY

[(Anonymous)]

How about self-sufficiency, does the climate allow you to grow stuff:))?

Re: NICE SCENERY

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

In winter, Montana is very cold and a lot of snow, although this winter was much warmer than usual. I think the climate is good for growing produce during the summer months. And, of course, ranching and the beef industry are huge here, regardless of weather. :)

Re: NICE SCENERY

[(Anonymous)]

Thx. Yes, it think it was a record year worldwide. Buy a shed in Montana now and you maybe will be able to sell the same as a beach house in few hundred years.:)

[rider3099.livejournal.com]

))) I remember them )))

[rider3099.livejournal.com]

It’s amazing!

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I think you would like this State! Lots of places to camp during the summer. Maybe you can plan a road trip with your husband? :))

[yarowind.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I don't have words:)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

No words are needed. :) I think the pictures speak for themselves!

[xuswan.livejournal.com]

Good comparison!

[elena-88888.livejournal.com]

Wooow!... :)))

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Do you have mountainous landscapes anywhere in Belarus? I only saw Minsk for a few hours. :( Glad you liked the photos! :)

[seadevil001.livejournal.com]

Looks nice. New Hempshire/Vermont looks the same but not so cold/detached.

[elena-88888.livejournal.com]

No, we haven't. Just some hills around Minsk.