Posts from — June 2008

Only in Montana is a phrase I hear (and say) often. I got an email that stated, “So my friend tells me about a gut shot muley buck and where I can find it. I see it as a good opportunity for a “carcass cam.” Get some shots of some coyotes, weasels, maybe even a wolf. Never did I think I would get these this time of year.”

These photos were shot with a trail camera mounted aimed at the mule deer carcass. The photos were taken in the Flathead.

In an “American Idol” world, the Bitterroot Valley is fortunate to have two residents with the kind of talent that hearkens to days past. The immense fame of Huey Lewis is certainly matched by the spellbinding talent of Joan Zen. Joan bares her soul through her original songs which she delivers with the passion that can only come from expressing what is deep within.

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One of the delights of a Montana spring, the Morel mushroom. Some locals wait for their emergence because of the unique flavor. Others take to the mountains for profit. Either way the Morel mushroom is a staple in Montana life.

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The Bitterroot Valley is ahead of the times when it comes to food production. The fastest growing area of food production is locally grown, organic food.

The Bitterroot Valley is blessed with numerous suppliers of clean locally grown and produced food including, dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables. Statistics such as the fact that the average American meal travels on average 1,500 miles before it gets to the diner’s plate, have led to stronger backing for “grow locally” movements. [Read more →]