Touring Little Bighorn + More
We are having so much fun on our road trip out west. If you missed parts one and two of our trip, you can catch up here.
Bozeman, Montana
We really enjoyed walking around Bozeman.
This beautiful mural was too pretty not to photograph.
We also enjoyed walking around the campus of Montana State University.
The campus has some beautiful old buildings.
Sherman’s favorite part of campus was the duck pond.
This was a great spot to get a drink of water.
Big Timber
Our next stop was Big Timber where we enjoyed a walk in Dornix Park.
Montana is such a gorgeous state.
The riverside trail was so pretty.
I spent my childhood building tepees and pretending to be an Indian, so I especially enjoyed seeing this tepee along the trail.
Shiloh Sharps
Our next stop was Shiloh Sharps Rifle where accurate modern reproductions of vintage Sharps rifles are made.
Mr. SP ordered an 1874 Sportster that will be ready in about 22 months.
Little Bighorn
Our next stop was the Little Bighorn National Battlefield.
The scattered white markers on the “last stand” hillside mark the place where soldiers had fallen. General Custer was included in this group. Other soldiers’ markers are scattered along about a mile of the running battle where they fell. It is a very somber site to see the markers alone, or in small groups across the fields.
There is a national cemetery on the site below the hillside where the “last stand” took place.
The soldiers were moved to a mass grave marked by this memorial.
A memorial to the Native American warriors is nearby. It was erected by the Native American tribes relatively recently. It has reconciliatory aspects with the soldiers’ monument.
It was later discovered that the fallen horses were also buried on the site, This monument marks the site of the mass grave of the fallen horses.
The fallen of the Native American warriors appear in red marble. These are also scattered along the route of the running battle. These markers were added long after the battle and are placed in approximate position based upon eyewitness written and verbal accounts.
We so much enjoyed touring this battlefield.
Be on the lookout for my next post where I will share a tour of the Agate Fossil Beds in Nebraska.
It looks like you had an amazing time Paula, and the photos are beautiful. I was in Montana once for a work trip up near Glacier National Park. I couldn’t get over the stunning scenery. I’ve always said I want to go back some day when I have more time to be a tourist!
I would love to return to Montana to see more!
What stunning scenery, I bet it was wonderful.
Thank you so much, Rachel!
One of my favorite states. Look at that beautiful sky! I’m living vicariously through you!
Thank you so much, Corine!
Great pics and information! Such a beautiful part of our Country! We have just recently talked about going on a road trip to Montana. we did Nevada almost to Utah last year…all along the Northern wagon trail route 80. Maybe next year.. it’s a little cold there now.
June
I would like to visit Nevada and Utah in the future. I have been dressed like it is the dead of winter for most of this trip. I don’t think I could tolerate living out west in the winter.
Montana is a beautiful state. Each section has its on beauty. Glad you are having a great trip!
We definitely need to return to Montana to see more.
Your pictures are beautiful Paula. And the pics with Sherman are the best!! Sherman on vacation out west- so funny and sweet!
Sarah
Sherman is having a blast!
It’s so great that you’re getting to see this beautiful part of the country. I haven’t spent a ton of time in Montana, but I’ve really enjoyed the times I’ve visited. Thanks for the great photos and history. I look forward to hearing about the rest of your trip!
Thank you so much, Crissy!
Sounds like a really interesting trip. The peaceful surroundings and all the beautiful colours of fall are making me relax just reading your blog and seeing the pictures! Hope you are feeling well! Take care! Sandra
I’m enjoying your trio with you through your posts. You always share pretty and great information.
Sherman looks like he’s having a great trip too!
Sherman had a blast on this trip!
Oh, I’ve enjoyed going along with you on you trip to Montana! What a beautiful state. My hubby and I took a little RV trip there last year and the Dakotas and were amazed at the beauty and buffaloes! Be safe and you travel along.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Thank you so much, Shelia! Every time I see a small Mercedes RV, I think about you.
It looks like a wonderful trip, Paula. Montana is on my bucket list. Sherman looks like he had a great time, too!
Sherman had a blast on this trip!
So many of these places are on our list for one of these days. We love driving through college campuses for the buildings too.
If we had visited a few weeks earlier, the landscape beds would have been so pretty.
I’m really enjoying your posts, Paula! I’ve never been to Montana – would love to get there someday. The campus looks beautiful. So much history to appreciate in all of your stops.
Thank you so much, Amy!
What a great Post Paila. This is an area I don’t know much about so thanks for sharing.
I am glad that you enjoyed this post, Linda.
I love Montana! I still remember 30 years ago when I first moved to Seattle, driving through and being in Awe with the beauty!!
We so much enjoyed our trip and I would love to see more of Montana.
What a fabulous trip you have been having! I love following along and seeing all the interesting places you visit!
Thank you so much, Crystal!