“I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.”
― Travels with Charley: In Search of America
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I came across a few more photos of western Montana, which I’m posting here as a follow-up to my previous “Wide Open Western Montana” post. I’m not as ‘in love’ with Montana as the John Steinbeck quote above professed, but I have a ‘deep like’ of it. My current political views probably don’t align with the average Montana citizen, but I can easily understand and respect many of their opinions, considering their environment.
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If there is one thing I admire about the western US it is the wide-open views. Of course around here, at only about 600 ft above sea level, it is kinda hard to get the vantage points. :)
I understand. LOL To see a great distance here, you’d travel to mountains about 90 mins to our west. Part of the reason views here are limited is the many trees, which is probably true of Michigan. My photos of Montana show some trees but plenty of open plains, the advantage of a clear view.
Yes, there are some very wide open spaces in Montana and include Wyoming in that also. Yet that does not mean we couldn’t get along. I probably wouldn’t politically align with many people from Montane either. But they do have some beautiful scenery. That first image is beautiful!
Yes, Wyoming too. I made more photos in Montana than in Wyoming; we spent more time in Montana. There’s only one problem with going through these photos again; it makes me want to get back on the road. 😊