It's actually rare to get a Montana autumn that lasts longer than a week or two. It's a shame fall isn't longer around here because we get some amazing colors that take zero effort to find.
It's 5,146 miles from Helena, MT to Moscow, Russia and the state of Montana smokes 'em in a fairly long list of traditionally "made in Russia" products and goods.
Tulips are my favorite bulbs but the deer will feast on them in any non-fenced area of my yard. I made that mistake the first year I moved into my house, planting dozens of lovely tulips. Perhaps 4 of them survived the deer buffet.
The coolest thing that happens at Bridger Bowl all year doesn't happen on the slopes - it happens in the air above the Ridge. Raptors of all kinds make their fall migration right over our head and it is NOT to be missed.
It's not every day that we intentionally fly stuff directly into other stuff in space. Crashing on purpose is what's supposed to happen on Monday, September 26th, and here's how you can watch it.
What a fantastic idea...a plant swap in Belgrade where you can bring your plants, cutting, knowledge, etc. and end up adopting new houseplants from others in the area. It's practical, fun, social and about as wholesome as it gets.