Ft Peck/Charles M Russell Wildlife Management Area
Apr 12, 2021 23:47:32 #
Spent the last week taking the side-by-sides around the back back back roads thru the CMR area and down to Ft. Peck.....so much fun!!! Randy and Gary road in Gary's and Brenda and I rode in mine.....figured out...I realllyyyy don't like steep side hills 
Here are some pics of the trip. We found quite a few old homesteads, old equipment half buried out in the middle of nowhere, cars buried, deer, elk, goats and so much wonderful scenery...was a blast!
The refuge was named in recognition of this colorful western artist (Charles M Russell) who often portrayed the refuge’s landscape in his paintings and whose conservation ethic was years ahead of his time. The CMR extends 125 miles along the Missouri River. There is an exceptional 20-mile auto tour (which takes approximately 2 hours) with views of the scenic Missouri River and abundant wildlife. The tour begins and ends on Highway 191, making it an easy side trip for anyone with the time. Established in 1936 by President Roosevelt, the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR) is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Encompassing more than one million acres in eastern Montana, the CMR refuge includes native prairies, forested coulees, river bottoms, and badlands, which were often portrayed in the paintings of Charlie Russell.
I will add a couple of shots of critters in the first comment....check out the Elk's horn...it's a weird one!
Here are some pics of the trip. We found quite a few old homesteads, old equipment half buried out in the middle of nowhere, cars buried, deer, elk, goats and so much wonderful scenery...was a blast!
The refuge was named in recognition of this colorful western artist (Charles M Russell) who often portrayed the refuge’s landscape in his paintings and whose conservation ethic was years ahead of his time. The CMR extends 125 miles along the Missouri River. There is an exceptional 20-mile auto tour (which takes approximately 2 hours) with views of the scenic Missouri River and abundant wildlife. The tour begins and ends on Highway 191, making it an easy side trip for anyone with the time. Established in 1936 by President Roosevelt, the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR) is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Encompassing more than one million acres in eastern Montana, the CMR refuge includes native prairies, forested coulees, river bottoms, and badlands, which were often portrayed in the paintings of Charlie Russell.
I will add a couple of shots of critters in the first comment....check out the Elk's horn...it's a weird one!
Sunset on the CMR
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Ft Peck Reservoir is a long ways away
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One of many old Homesteads we found
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I don't think Gary is going to be going very far!
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Special treat....the Northern Lights showed up
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Evening at camp
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Sunset at the lake by camp
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Sunrise
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At Ft Peck Reservoir
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Brenda and I taking a break
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Apr 12, 2021 23:48:30 #
Apr 13, 2021 00:05:52 #
Apr 13, 2021 02:08:30 #
CindyHouk wrote:
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Wonderful and beautifully peaceful. Thanks Cindy. Cheers JohnR
Apr 13, 2021 04:53:30 #
Wonderful set Cindy. what huge landscapes the US has. the Northern lights shot is exceptional.
Apr 13, 2021 06:24:37 #
NMGal wrote:
Wonderful series, Cindy.
Wonderful set Cindy, thanks for taking us along
Apr 13, 2021 06:52:25 #
Apr 13, 2021 06:59:09 #
CindyHouk wrote:
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Very impressive series. You did a great job and surely had a lot of fun.
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Apr 13, 2021 07:08:02 #
CindyHouk wrote:
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Sounds like a fun trip very nice images!!!
Apr 13, 2021 07:12:59 #
Apr 13, 2021 07:20:05 #
Fantastic time...good memories...and you came home with some terrific photos!!
Apr 13, 2021 08:38:22 #
Apr 13, 2021 08:58:35 #
Looks like you had a great trip and you provided us with an excellent traveloge.
Apr 13, 2021 09:29:54 #
CindyHouk wrote:
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Great shots of a gorgeous area
Apr 13, 2021 09:30:29 #
CindyHouk wrote:
[/quote]check out the Elk's horn...it's a weird one!
Super shots, Cindy
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