Wildflowers

Ted. We have done a lot of hiking over the years. I believe some of our hiking buddies Greg & Karen, Gary, and Chuck can relate that there are times when it can become tedious. Without any wildlife in sight or beautiful vistas, one gets lost in thought while trudging along in a green tunnel. Any change in color becomes a small cause for celebration and that often takes the form of wildflowers. As our flower expert and friend Janis will attest, wildflowers come in an infinite variety of colors, shapes and sizes. We’ve been in Montana less than two weeks but have been amazed at the variety that we have already come across. Here is a small assembly of snapshots that Judy and I have taken.

Mountain Lady's Slipper

Pearly Everlasting

Salsify

Alpine Paintbrush

Bead Lily

Glacier Lilys & Western Pasqueflowers

Incredibly fragrant Mock Orange along the Clark Fork River

Beargrass

Mariposa Lily & Silky Lupine

Rough-fruited Fairy Bell

Sticky Geranium

Streambank Globemallow

Thimbleberry

Wood's Roses & Cow Parsnips

When one gets tired of all the bad news in the press, a brief stroll can help remind one of Bob Marley’s advice; “every little thing gonna be all right!”

Wildfire aftermath