Reed Point, Montana

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Welcome to Reed Point, Montana.

Barely a stop in the railroad line,

A tiny town alongside the Yellowstone River.

Known for sheep.

Sheep seem to know where the best grass in town is.

We should come back for the annual running of the sheep in September.

It was snowing when we got here,

And about a half-inch accumulated overnight.

Enough to make a snowman and a snowball to throw at Mitch. (Vickie told me to do it.) My aim was off.

Belle needed her sweater, but as forum friend, Sparkle, once said, "What about her nether parts?" We'll have to get Nan to sew her some leggings. But she's all ready with her "ice" ball to throw back at Vickie.

After the snowball fight, I walked around town to get some pictures before the snow melted.

You can tell it's an old western town, complete with wooden sidewalks.

Icicles hanging off the roof.

They may still need that woodpile awhile.

Looking down Division Street, which I guess is like Main Street.

Keeping with the sheep theme..."Reed Point Welcomes Ewe."

Sign on the old Hotel.

Hotel Montana

Front of the Hotel. 

The Livery is right next door. Drop your horse off there when staying at the Hotel. 

And right next door to that is the Waterhole Saloon.  Everything you need.

 The Waterhole is quiet Saturday morning, but it was open last night. Want to see inside?

Some of us ate there. (And others quenched their thirst...no names)

A glance inside 

This friendly dog was the official greeter. 

Ceiling decor. 

Lampshade 

The pizza was good. 

Continuing our walk...

Fire danger is low today. 

 Still snowing in the hills.

These geese are probably wondering what happened to Spring. 

 Walking toward the Yellowstone River.

Bridge over the river. 

The river is swift, probably from all the snowmelt. 

Spring interrupted... 

Reed Point

A friendly local couple we met last night gave us directions to some scenic areas nearby where scenes from the movie, "Horse Whisperer" were filmed. Hopefully the weather will dry out enough for us to go touring there in a day or two.