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| The Cabin |
To begin our weekend, we opted to take a little side trip to MT’s Family cabin in Wolf Creek because we hadn’t been there since Christmas and wanted to check out the property, and the damage that the beetles were causing to the trees up there. Montana is experiencing an epidemic with these beetles that borrow their way inside pine trees and feed off of them, eventually killing the trees, which turn a brownish red color once they are dead. They act almost like a contagious disease because they end up destroying every tree around the first infected one. On a side note, the different colored trees make for a beautiful landscape, similar to fall leaves turning, but it’s really depressing to see and know what’s happening. Upon arriving at the Cabin, we first took some pics of the property inside and out for the insurance, and next went for a long hike with the dogs, which then we were sadly proven that many of the trees around it had been infested with these nasty beetles. MT’s family is worried sick about a forest fire that could potentially wipe out the place…….so to be proactive, we upped the insurance! I made sandwiches for lunch, which we enjoyed on the front porch soaking in the mountain air and the beautiful scenery. It’s so peaceful and relaxing being out of touch from almost all technology.
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Next, we made our way to Seely Lake for a one of MT’s cousin’s wedding, but on the way we made a couple of touristy stops. First, Matt had to show me Roger’s Pass at the Continental Divide, which has the Record Coldest Spot in the U.S……please….a mere 70 degrees below zero…..weaklings! Just kidding, I despise the cold…….give me the hot, sweltering, fry an egg on the pavement heat over shivering bone chilling cold anyday! Next, we stopped at the Hi-Country Beef Jerky Facility for some great Montana souveniers, and of course, beef jerky….the best road trip food you can find! After that was Stoney’s Kwik Stop to take a picture in front of the Giant Steer……Yes, it’s Cheesy, but we had to do it. Our final stop was a quick side trip to Trail Creek Winery for some tastings, which weren’t really that great, but we bought a bottle anyway to support the local economy. Now, for our destination, Lake Seely! We were staying with the rest of MT’s family on the wedding site at a place called Tamaracks and my jaw almost dropped when we arrived. The lake is so incredibly beautiful with sparkling blue water, surrounded by tall green pine trees (mostly unaffected by the beetles), and a backdrop of majestic mountains. Wow! Our cabin was right on the lake as well. I know I keep repeating this awe inspiring scenery, but Montana really is that magnificent.
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| Trail Creek Winery |
The first night of the weekend, began with some incredibly delicious pizza, which was made by the groom, who works in one of restaurants that the bride’s family owns. They brought some portable pizza ovens to the site and the groom was cooking up a delicious storm. I had the pineapple chutney pizza with caramelized onions, and I was pleasantly delighted by it! The salty cheese was a wonderful contrast to the sweet chutney and onions, but, the best part……the crust…. was chewy on the inside and a little crispy on the outside. I couldn’t stop eating it. Delicious! I then attempted to play volleyball with SB, and a few other of MT’s family. We drank, changed into warmer clothes because it was freezing, drank more, and ended the night by taking over a campfire that was surrounded by some other wedding attendees, who left not too long after we arrived…..probably due to our belligerence. What a night!
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| View from Tamarack Cabin |
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