Red Rock Lakes Nat Wildlife Wilderness, MT

On this particular day we decided to take a different route to Idaho Falls for a supply run. We traveled on route 20 into Idaho and turned west toward Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Wilderness. This route takes us back into the very southern part of Montana where the Wildlife area is located. It was over 50 miles on dirt road, but very quiet and peaceful. Here is a sampling of the wonders we saw that day.

Hell Roaring Canyon and Hell Roaring Creek, Lima, MT

Interesting sign at the creek.

Upper Red Rock Lake. This Wildlife area is a favorite nesting site for trumpeter swans. We saw a swan family near here when we visited a couple of years ago in the spring.

We saw many beautiful and interesting critters today.

A hawk looking for its next meal.

A pair of sandhill cranes discussing which way they should go.

The Grand Tetons from the west side.

Wildflowers on Sawtell Peak Rd

A couple of weeks ago we took the ride up to Sawtell Peak in Island Park, Idaho. These are a few of the thousands of wildflowers we saw along the way. You couldn't plant a more beautiful garden.

Rides in the Surrounding Area

Here are a few shots from rides we have taken on some back roads. We usually avoid the National Park in July and August. They set attendance records this July.

Looking down on a valley from a National Forest road.

An old tractor overgrown with weeds.

Guess we won't go any further today.

Hebgen Lake.

A bug's eye view of a flower and the lodgepole pines in the background.

Claudia taking the next picture of lupines.

Ride to Horse Butte

A few weeks ago we went exploring near Hebgen Lake, which is northwest of West Y. We ended up on Horse Butte, which has an old fire tower at the top. Another nice day.

Jack fence is very popular here, as it doesn't require sinking the posts into the ground.

Even in late June, there's quite a bit of snow on the mountains.

Views of Hebgen Lake from the top of the butte.

Back at lake level, we spotted this bald eagle soaring. What a magnificent site.