Mel at Bald Knob Barbara and I got an early start – Jerry and Cherie had gotten up but were still in camp when we left. After dropping down a bit in elevation we got to a dramatic lake – we were
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My Tent at Skull Lake This day probably had the most amazing scenery. The trail continued to climb and passed by some of the most beautiful landscapes: Duggan Lake (with the stunning Impasse Falls),
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Mel Overlooking Rimrock The Beaten Path certainly lives up to its reputation as a scenic trail; it was beautiful. You meander up the canyon on moderate trail with nice views back of East Rosebud Lake
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East Rosebud Homes I drove to Yellowstone to meet Barbara in Cooke City. It’s the first time I’ve been there. The drive through the park was glorious; it was early morning and the light lovely.
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East Rosebud Lake Tuesday, Sept. 1st 2020 I drove to Yellowstone to meet Barbara in Cooke City. It’s the first time I’ve been there. The drive through the park was glorious; it was early morning
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Jerome Rocks Lake Thursday, August 13,14 2020 Yeti and I left home early to get to the Spanish Peaks TH by 7:15am. We passed lots of bison on the Turner Ranch along the road and in the road! The
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Ramshorn Lake Thursday, August 30 4.5 miles Tom Miner Basin Campground to Rams Horn Lake
After spending the night at the Baker’s and a nice leisurely breakfast, we headed up to the Tom Miner
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Mirror Lake September 6, 2017 This was a magnificent loop backpack in the Spanish Peaks area accessed through the Flying D Ranch (owned by Ted Turner). The route begins at the Spanish Creek trailhead
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Spanish Lake August 17, 2017 Yeti and I left early to do our Spanish Peaks loop backpack. Our first stop was the Coffee Pot for breakfast. They have delicious and filling breakfast sandwiches, made
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Melanie crossing Hell Roaring Creek Hiked today with the BWAGS on Hell Roaring Creek Trail in the Spanish Creek area. Great little hike of 10.2 miles (per my GPS). I was surprised that only 4 other
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