HOW CAN I BE OFF THE BEATEN PATH? THERE'S A ROAD HERE! #3

Highway 89, Montana. South of the Blackfoot Reservation.

Twenty miles to the nearest town, and there's a traffic break.

THE FRIDAY MARTINI

It's been a week and then some! Let's grab a martini and relax by the pool.

Have a great weekend!

(This week's martini is from the Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern in Missoula, Montana. Vodka is Quicksilver.)

MONTANA -- ROAD WORK

Doesn't matter where you are, seems like they're always working on the road.

And that's a good thing.

Road. Montana. Wait just a moment.

(Thank goodness it's a rental.)

BIGFORK, MONTANA - DAY AT THE LAKE

Flathead Lake, in the state of Montana, just west of Glacier National Park, is a stunningly beautiful and serene body of water. The town of Bogfork (one word) lies at it's northeaternmost point and is a wonderful little hamlet of shops, restaurants and (presumably) Summer homes.

It's one of those "out of the way" charmers I'm always going on about.

THE DAILY ESCAPE: MISSING THE "BIGGER PICTURE"

There are times when a Traveler has to race through destinations which warrant exploration of their very own. Even those places we cross which are full of astounding beauty.

It's a frustrating thing, but it does give us an addition to our NOW list.

A year ago I raced through GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, lamenting the fact I could not stop and explore the mountains and lush forests. And presumably, the Glaciers. 

But it's on the list for the future. 

Some day...I'll be back.