What Do The Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers Have in Common?

Besides water. The Missouri/Yellowstone confluence–point of joining–is in North Dakota, about four miles east of the Montana state line. What makes this river confluence important enough for this huge, beautiful Visitor Center? Let’s have a look!

Come on along . . .

*SNAP* Shot: Unexpected White-faced Ibis

I first saw White-faced Ibis in Yellowstone. Although they breed in western Wyoming and central Montana, I only ever saw them migrating. This breeding couple (male birds are larger) are resting along the Madison River. Standing on one leg, warming the other on this very chilly Yellowstone April morning.

More to see . . .

Waterfowl Search at Montana’s Wildlife Refuges

June in Central Montana is a great time to explore the Wildlife Refuges for baby birds of all kinds. On this trip I’m mainly searching for little ones of waterfowl and shorebirds. So let’s go on a baby bird adventure!

lots TO SEE . . .

North Datoka’s Gorgeous Badlands

Welcome to the badlands in western North Dakota, better known as Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Exploring the South Unit of this three-part National Park, we will see landscapes that take your breath away and more. Let’s go!

Onward and steeply UPWARd we go . . .