Playing tour guide part 2
Jul 18, 2021 10:48:29 #
The 1st two photo's are from Holter Reservoir at the Gates of the Mountains area. It was Meriwether Lewis who was responsible for naming the landmark and was the first to leave a record of his passage "from the singular appearance of this place I called it the gates of the mountains." The Gates of the Mountains, as it is known today, is one of the most widely recognized landmarks of the Lewis and Clark expedition. There is a place on the river when you go across the river -- it looks like the cliff's on each side come together and close off the river...then moving the other direction....the cliff's open back up to reveal the river....hence the Gates of the Mountains...it's amazing to see.
This is also the area of the Mann Gulch fire. Back in 1949 a team of 15 smokejumpers parachuted into the area to fight the fire, rendezvousing with a former smokejumper who was employed as a fire guard at the nearby campground. As the team approached the fire to begin fighting it, unexpected high winds caused the fire to suddenly expand, cutting off the men's route and forcing them back uphill. During the next few minutes, a "blow-up" of the fire covered 3,000 acres in ten minutes, claiming the lives of 13 firefighters, including 12 of the smokejumpers. Only three of the smokejumpers survived. The fire would continue for five more days before being controlled. There is a monument to these braves souls at the entrance of the gulch.
The rest of the series is from various locations around home. I think my brother in law and his wife will be coming back for more...we had a blast!
This is also the area of the Mann Gulch fire. Back in 1949 a team of 15 smokejumpers parachuted into the area to fight the fire, rendezvousing with a former smokejumper who was employed as a fire guard at the nearby campground. As the team approached the fire to begin fighting it, unexpected high winds caused the fire to suddenly expand, cutting off the men's route and forcing them back uphill. During the next few minutes, a "blow-up" of the fire covered 3,000 acres in ten minutes, claiming the lives of 13 firefighters, including 12 of the smokejumpers. Only three of the smokejumpers survived. The fire would continue for five more days before being controlled. There is a monument to these braves souls at the entrance of the gulch.
The rest of the series is from various locations around home. I think my brother in law and his wife will be coming back for more...we had a blast!
Holter Reservoir
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Fishing on Holter
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Checking out a cool waterfall
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Let's all sing "smoke on the water" lol
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Playing in the snow in July....they never did that before!
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Showed them some indian paintings
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Awww....cute little sheep
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Love those ears!
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Sheep and Mule deer doe
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Smokey sunset at the house
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Jul 18, 2021 10:52:58 #
Jul 18, 2021 11:14:10 #
Jul 18, 2021 11:15:11 #
Fine set of scenic photos. Do you have a nice photo of the Holter Dam that you could post. Thanks for posting those.
Jul 18, 2021 11:41:43 #
quixdraw wrote:
'Nother fine set! You are tough!
Thanks....we sure did keep them busy!
Jul 18, 2021 11:42:29 #
Hereford wrote:
Fine set of scenic photos. Do you have a nice photo of the Holter Dam that you could post. Thanks for posting those.
Thanks and I just looked thru all the photo's from various years and I don't have a single shot of the damn! Next time we head over I will make sure to go down that direction and get some.
Jul 18, 2021 14:49:58 #
Jul 18, 2021 17:19:48 #
Jul 18, 2021 17:27:03 #
CindyHouk wrote:
The 1st two photo's are from Holter Reservoir at t... (show quote)
Gorgeous shots of an incomparable place
Jul 18, 2021 19:39:04 #
Jul 18, 2021 19:39:20 #
joecichjr wrote:
Gorgeous shots of an incomparable place
I agree....it's an amazing place.
Jul 18, 2021 19:39:34 #
Jul 19, 2021 07:06:08 #
CindyHouk wrote:
The 1st two photo's are from Holter Reservoir at t... (show quote)
Nice set Cindy you really get put and about.
Jul 19, 2021 09:54:31 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
Nice set Cindy you really get put and about.
Thanks Jim....and we don't stay home very often
Jul 19, 2021 18:19:41 #
A wonderful eclectic set, Cindy! You are a wonderful guide. Do you guys do B&B?
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