Opting for the Scenic Route
Had option of taking I-15 & 90 or MT Rt. 200 from Great Falls to Missoula. Since we have long been advocates for taking the “blue” or state highways, we took the scenic route of MT 200. It was a little longer and the drive time was increased but still preferred it over the Interstates.
FYI: MT 200 took us by areas that were currently being threatened by wildfire or have, since our passing through, been hit by wildfire.
Views along MT 200
We started our journey in the rolling hills of Montana’s ranching land.
The land is getting more rugged and the Rocky Mountains ranges are visible.
TREES! Now we know we are leaving ranch country behind.
Pondarosa pines line MT. 200.
They call it “Big Sky” country for a reason.
This is the image of Montana that I always see.
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