We got to spend a child free day on Labor Day, so of course Murphy dictated that it would snow in Butte, where we were staying.  I’ve seen a snowy Fourth of July parade in Butte, so this in itself wasn’t unheard of…but we had to cancel any plans for grand outdoor adventure.  Or did we?  We decided to brave the cold and take a ride over the Gravelly Range.  We were hoping to get above the clouds, and we almost did a few times, but instead of enjoying the vast expanses and views we saw a whole lot of fog.  But all was not lost!  Here are some photos of a cloudy, snowy day in the Gravelly Range.

Traffic jam near Pony, MT

Lost Cabin

Painted brick wall in Pony

Crossing a 1887 bridge over the Madison River. 

Today the Madison was gushing at near-spring runoff levels due to a malfunction in the dam over at Quake Lake.  The deep, pounding water made this bridge even more adrenaline-kicking. 

Wild Turkeys – go hide, poultry!  Don’t you know it’s opening day?

The Road into the Fog…

Good Hunting Weather – a few yards away were some hunters on opening day.

Berries

Doubtful Reservoir

Summer flowers, fall foliage, and winter snow…all in one place!

To get there:  Take Varney Road south of Ennis, look for the sign and turn right.  The road is well-maintained so you don’t need 4WD, but watch for inclement weather.