We went to Montana to visit my mom for Thankgsiving. Like Lewis and Clark, we took a bit of time to explore the Missouri River. First up, a little geology.
K's mom was just teaching us about "concretions" earlier this summer! Those are the potato shaped rocks embedded in the the river bank rock.
We noticed this pelican just hanging out, as if walking on water is easier than floating in it.
We saw plenty of "Sign of the Beaver."
We parked at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and walked to Giant Springs State Park. It takes "less than 50 years" for the water to get to Giant Springs from the Little Belt Mountains.
There was a vending machine for feeding the fish. One big handful for $.05! We splurged and spent $.10! So much fun for one thin dime!!!
Rabbit, rabbit! It must have been a great time of day for the bunnies.
There are pretty things to be seen on an autumn day.
Mom was released from the hospital awhile ago. She is doing better and getting stronger. L. was released also and is doing great! We are so thankful for that good news and thankful for all the people who love and look after Mom while we are living states away. We get so happy about all the little things, like the ability to walk along the Missouri River. Not such a little thing afterall. Eyes with which to see bunny rabbits, ears to hear the spring water bubbling up and cascading down... So much to celebrate! We dined at Wheat Montana and brought some things home from their store. We spent the night with Suz in Sugar City, Idaho--so great to have her all to ourselves for a few hours, but not enough time to ask her all the questions that run through my mind. On the way to Idaho, we passed through a part of Yellowstone and stopped to switch drivers. Snow in Yell. No surprise there! The red and orange shrubs along the river were outstanding against the white snow. Wonders everywhere to make your heart sing.
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