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Tag Archives: Montana
Spending a Lot of Time in the Great State of Montana
We’ve been making a lot of trips to Montana over the last few weeks, all in the effort to secure a cancer treatment for Mabel the Dog which isn’t available in Canada. If you haven’t been following along on YouTube, … Continue reading
The Wild West Town of Garnet, Montana
It’s the next instalment of our “Coastal or Postal” vacation. This time we’re heading up into the mountains near Missoula, Montana to visit the preserved ghost town of Garnet, Montana. Once a thriving mining town dating from the late 19th … Continue reading
Back on the Road – Polson, Montana
In September we hit the road for our vacation. I dubbed it the “Coastal or Postal Tour 2019” because last year when we started throwing out vacation ideas I said “It has been ten years since I’ve been the Oregon … Continue reading
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Tagged Coastal or Postal Tour 2019, Miracle of America, Montana, museum, Polson, road trip, USA
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20 Years of Exploring
Sometimes a posting comes together quickly. I’ll get an idea for a topic, throw something up on the screen, and publish within an hour or so. Other posts take a long time to come to fruition. This is one of … Continue reading
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Tagged abandoned, Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, gas station, grain elevator, history, hotel, Montana, Saskatchewan, school, service station
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Montana Motels and Mermaids
When it comes to traveler accommodations, there are two main trends we see today. The first is blandness. The market is dominated by large chains run by faceless corporations which strive to provide the same experience no matter where you … Continue reading