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National Park Week is here. Explore Yellowstone National Park today and find out where you'll be before you even get here. Perhaps you'll find yourself walking the sandy beaches of Gull Point. See you soon! :)

Today, National Park Week begins. The National Park Service is encouraging everyone to explore their favorite National Park; and, to do so, Park admission will be free on Saturday, April 20th. Explore Yellowstone National Park today and find out where you'll be before you even get here! :)

Thursday and Good Friday look to be very sunny in southwest Montana. At least one of those days should be spent doing some fly fishing. My go to spot will be on the upper Madison. Maybe I'll see you there. :)

This past weekend's excursion to the Natural Bridge Falls along the Boulder River was a lesson in seizing an opportunity when it presents itself. The weather in Southwest Montana has not exactly been "normal", so far this year. To say the least, this past winter and now the spring have been unusually cold and wet. So, when you see a sunny day on the horizon, you definitely have to make good on plans to get outdoors. Make those outdoors and hiking plans today so that when that bright, sunny day arrives you'll know where to go! :)

Yesterday was a close one. The morning in Bozeman started out sunny; but, by the time I left Bozeman, I was fully convinced that going to Big Timber and on to Natural Bridge Falls would not be a good idea...too many clouds. The alternative plan was to go to Paradise Valley, outside of Livingston, instead. By the time I approached the Livingston exit, however, it became clear that the sun was more likely to shine in and around Big Timer, rather than Paradise. I pressed on to Natural Bridge Falls; and, I am glad I did. During the few breaks in the cloud cover, the Boulder River and Natural Bridge Falls showed their true colors and magic. It's good to...