Sunday, October 26, 2008

A Sunday morning reflection

We have so much to treasure here in Montana, This House of Sky.

" . . . a sky so big you feel like you will fall into it."

If you breathe and dream and haven't 'seen' it, somewhere in the recesses of your mind lies an image of what this grand place is.

For those unwilling or unable to leave the pavement, the best vistas in Montana:

Glacier Park from any angle. Thank God in the early 1900's, there were voices loud enough to preserve the "Crown of the Continent."

The Rocky Mountain Front. Spectacular contrasts, an immaculate uncluttered viewshed. Spared from drilling, now threatened by the construction of hundreds of wind generators.

The Mission Mountain Range. Magnificent reminder of the power of nature. Sheer spleandor.

The Big Hole Valley. Perfectly-formed bowl. A well-kept secret of a gem, carefully tucked into a green velvet purse. Best known as an historic refuge.

Charlie Russell County and Square Butte, particularly at sunset during fall harvest. Is this Heaven?

The Missouri Breaks on a crisp spring morning.

What are yours?

And, what will you do protect them?

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