Ken discovered a new trail on Saturday and returned home with exciting tales of his journey.
This amazing shot was one of many he captured along the way.
I never cease to be amazed at what he sees through the lens of the camera.
Photo by Ken W. Hall, title: Visitors
Friday we joined our friends downtown on Main Street for the 23rd Annual Hunters Feed. It welcomes the hunters and gives locals who have been busy all summer a chance to chat and catch up.
Local retailers cook up their favorite wild game recipes and offer samples. Everyone is given a ballot to vote for his or her favorites.
Among the dishes we sampled were Bail Out Chili, Sarah Palin's Moose Stew, Elk Loin Sandwiches, Cranberry and Duck Sausage Pizza, and Antelope Lumpia.
Pictured here are the owners of the Ennis Trading Post sharing samples of their delicious Elk Stew.
Just as we were admiring the beauty of the fall colors a howling winter storm rolled into our peaceful valley. The weather men warned us, but no one seemed to believe them until it hit.
Snow and wind blew for three days. The lowest temperature drop was 16 degrees. I think the highest was near 40 degrees.
One long time resident reported Norris hill was the worst it has ever been.
I don't remember this kind of storm in October. We sometimes get snow but I don't remember it ever being like this.
If you visited the peaceful Madison Valley in the spectacular big sky country of Montana you probably asked someone, “ What are the winters like?” My husband and I answered that question by staying one winter in 2000 and never left.
Each summer as we talk with visitors and summer residents the question always seems to find its way into the conversation.
So, for my old friends, new friends and those I have yet to meet, I am creating this journal.
I invite you to join me on a journey through winter. I will share my Montana moments through words and images as an artist living life in rural Montana.
We begin in mid-October of 2008.
Follow me and find out what the winter is like.
Ken discovered a new trail on Saturday and returned home with exciting tales of his journey.
