Today we traveled north toward Kalispell and Whitefish. Driving thru the Flathead Indian reservation we witnessed the incredible Mission Mountains with their high, jagged tops. Then looking up at McDonald Peak which touches the bonds of the atmosphere at 9,820 feet; all I could say was, “truly amazing!"
I’ve spent a lot of time from Bozeman to Helena. I’d call it my "Montana base." It's where my friend and fellow auctioneer Dan Pat lives.
We stayed the night in Missoula as a stopover. I was originally intrigued by Missoula years ago after reading the book and watching the movie, "A River Runs Through It." It's the story of author and fly fisherman, Norman Maclean. Maclean’s family move to this city in 1909. In 1931 Maclean married his sweetheart Jessie Burns who was from Wolf Creek Montana, a town I’ve driven thru many times on the way to Craig Montana. In the book and movie, Maclean’s character said, “I am haunted by water”. I once read a commentary about his writings that made so much sense to me. It answered the question, what was he haunted by? He was haunted by the memories of his time on the Blackfoot River and his memories, like the waters, run deep. His life was linked to water.
After passing over the Mission Mountains we entered Polson, Montana, and witnessed the pure, clear waters of Flathead Lake. This lake is the evidence of the final lifespan of a great glacier centuries ago.
We ended the day eating a fine meal at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Afterward, we visited the south side of Whitefish Lake; a smaller but still large lake that backs up to these beautiful mountains.
Elizabeth and I shot some pictures together near the Lake. The sun was beginning to set over the mountains and the colors on the water and horizon were amazing. Memories of not just our
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