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Clinton to Butte, MT

September 11, 2013 By sheilab 4 Comments

We came across a small herd of bighorn sheep grazing along side the road.

We came across a small herd of bighorn sheep grazing along side the road.

Bruce and Darcy suggested we head south for 40 or so miles on Rock Creek Road. Wow, was that ever an awesome drive. These photos will have to do for now.

The internet speed was so bad at the Super 6 Motel we stayed at last night as to be unusable. Much better tonight but its 11:00pm. Gotta get some sleep.

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Starting down Rock Creek Road
Starting down Rock Creek Road
We came across a small herd of bighorn sheep grazing along side the road.
We came across a small herd of bighorn sheep grazing along side the road.
The cars didn't seem to bother them.
The cars didn’t seem to bother them.

They were accommodating enough to pose for photos. The big rams are high up on the mountain this time of year.
They were accommodating enough to pose for photos. The big rams are high up on the mountain this time of year.
Larry's car raised a cloud of dust as he decended a grade.
Larry’s car raised a cloud of dust as he decended a grade.
We passed many fly fisherman.
We passed many fly fisherman.

Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road

Taking a break
Taking a break
Taking a break
Taking a break
Montana landscape
Montana landscape

Miners homes were crammed tightly together in Anaconda
Montana landscape
Miners homes were crammed tightly together in Anaconda
Miners homes were crammed tightly together in Anaconda
Copper slag at the refinery. at Anaconda. These piles have been there since the 1980s and still nothing green growing on them.
Copper slag at the refinery at Anaconda.

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Comments

  1. Matt Mueller says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Simply amazing. What a great narrative to go along with some stunning photography. Thanks so much for sharing this.

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  2. Rose says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I am really enjoying your blog. The photos are amazing!!! Can’t wait for your return and to hear all about it!!!

    Reply
  3. Mike Urseth says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Your trip looks and sounds great. Keep up the good work and have fun.

    Rubber side down, shiny side up!

    Mike

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  4. Kelly says

    September 14, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Chuggin’ along with you guys sure is fun 🙂

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