Nifty day-trip today. This is an unusual sight just a few miles away from the destination.
Any guesses where we went?
UPDATE: yep, Zen is correct – we headed out to Augusta, and it was awesome. Tiny community – population about 300 or so, I think – with one main street that takes you back in time. One general store, one “bunk house” hotel, a unique gift & art store, a Western clothing store, a diner, a library, and a couple of bars that double as restaurants. Friendly people (duh). And, as my elder daughter reported when she spent time there in 2006, there were quite a few dogs wandering the streets, all just as friendly as the people. On the side streets we found another hotel with a cool retro sign, the public school, and a few parks, houses, and old buildings.
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And when we left Augusta, we drove a few miles north on 287 and then turned on to a gravel road, and about a mile in we came across the solitary train car perched on cement blocks, surrounded by cows (and baby cows!). I have no idea why that rail car is there, how it got there, or anything else about it…but it sure is interesting to see. And, of course, just a few miles to the west were the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. Stunning. And on a clear day, like today, the sobriquet “Big Sky” definitely applied.
Choteau/Augusta
umm…random guess. browning. dying to know where!?!? this spot has photo session written all over it!!!! do tell! please!!!
Did you ever find out why the rail car is stacked on the blocks?
Nope…it’s a complete mystery to me, Randy. I hope that somebody that sees this pictures can offer an explanation. Sure is cool to see!
I’m assuming they’re using the grain car as a pseudo-grain elevator… likely storing cattle feed? I bet your trip was windy…
Did you go all the way to Bean Lake? Beautiful little gem of a lake snuggled up against the mountains. (If you did not go that far you will have to make another trip this summer & take your fishing poles, swim trunks & water toys.)
I always try to stop at Latigo & Lace in Augusta for a latte & to drool over all of their very interesting yummy gift items. Seems I always buy a Christmas gift or two whenever I go there – sometimes for me!! LOLOLOL!! Glad you had fun!
I love Latigo & Lace! They had a teddybear made with beaver fur a couple years back. If I’d have had $500 I would have snapped it up! It’s such a great antique shop!
Gosh Zen, only $500????? You could have bought me one too! Yes, they have yummy things.
I see the store is for sale & I hope who ever the new owner eventually is they do not change a thing except perhaps bring the prices down a little.
Mel’s diner has awesome ice cream…. popular spot for the Girl Scout camp staff as they come off a week of camp for the weekend.
OH MY!! I forgot about the ice cream at Mel’s! They also have a really good breakfast there if you feel like a drive up early some morning. (Can’t wait for summer to get here, now!)
Awwwwwww, so glad you made it up to my lovely little town!!! Too bad we hadn’t met yet- I woulda met you for a famous Buckhorn Burger!