Today was a beautiful blue-sky day
to go 4-Wheeling on LUCILLE
(our red-headed ATV who is a BALL)
We drove in our pick-up pulling Lucille on a trailer
to the Macatee Bridge area about 25 miles south of Ennis.
There we met friends, unloaded the ATVs
and headed up into the Gravelly Range
past the Talc Mine.
The day could not have been more beautiful!
We had our bear spray with us.
We were headed to the Cottonwood area
where a couple of hunters
were mauled by Grizzleys last week.
There were 6 guys (That’s Bob on the right)
and 3 of us gals
Yes, when we got up to 8,000 ft. level at the look out,
it was time to bundle up!
I covered my ears,
Barb covered her neck,
and Caroline covered her head and neck!
Barb’s dog, Charley, was not afraid of the cliffs.
Our TazE stuck mostly to the rocky lower levels.
Both dogs enjoyed the freedom to explore.
Our goal was to see the Aspen gold-
Autumn in the Rocky Mountains is a spectacular time of year.
The landscape became more beautiful the farther up we traveled.
This is what we traveled up the Gravelly Range to the Ruby Valley to see!!
When we got up to Monument Ridge at 9,587 feet,
it was gorgeous, but really cold as the wind
came right off the left-over snow
on the higher mountains.
Black Butte had snow tucked in all its crevices.
Caroline bundled up to stay warm.
Coming back down, we made a potty stop and let the pups do a little more roaming.
Barb, Don & Charley were ready to be on our way.
We passed at least two dozen of these harvested tree stacks
on our way to and fro.
The forest service has been very busy
cutting down dead trees and clearing out areas
near the road that might cause a fire hazard.
Besides the gorgeous golden aspen groves,
my other favorite scene is this red barn on the Ruby River.
Isn’t it gorgeous?
We passed some grazing cattle
before following the signs and our friend, Chuck,
who led us back to our vehicles
where we loaded the ATVs and headed home.
See the cool beaver dam we passed on the way down?
Back down in the Madison Valley,
the Madison River,
and the Macatee take-out,
we were ready to return home
and share our great trip with you.
Hope you enjoyed it.
Have a good night.
The End!
See ya tomorrow.
Comments on: "4-Wheeling in Montana" (22)
Love the pics Jan! Especially the barn!🙂
Yes, that barn is my favorite, too! Thank you, Renee. <3
Really marvelous trip! Gorgeous photos! Cool beaver damn! I love that photo of you, ma 🥰
Thank you, DeDe!
These photos are spectacular! What a beautiful day in an ATV in Montana! Looks like so much fun!
Thank you! It was a beautiful day, indeed!
Bear spray?
Yup, imperative!
Did not know such a spray existed!
Thanks Jan! Quite a fearless group out 4-wheeling. The fall foliage is beautiful; we are just starting to see the colors change here in Ohio.
Fearless indeed! Hearty, healthy, and happy! Feeling blessed. Thanks for your visit & comment!
Love the photo with the Barn and Creek. I bet it is gorgeous when the snow is falling.
Yes, Sandra,that scene is beautiful in all seasons!
Loved it, what an exciting and fun filled day.
Thanks for sharing, the photographs, are wonderful. Such beauty to behold, God’s painting.
😊🌹
Thanks for traveling vicariously with me and leaving your comment. I appreciate you! ❤️
The pleasure is all mine. Blessings ✅💜
Beautiful Country! Do you take the four-wheeler out in the snow?
Yes, Bob went out on “Lucille” this week – and traveled through a foot of snow in some places in the Gravellys.
How fun is that!
Beautiful. Looks like fun!
Really beautiful photos! Montana is probably number one of the places in the US I would like to visit. And maybe it is extra nice in the autumn, and least the visuals of it 🙂
Yes, I love autumn in Montana, but I just wish it lasted a little longer.