Big Sky Blog

On Memorial Day, it is fitting to remember and pay tribute to those who died while serving America, while also acknowledging both those who have served and continue to wear the uniform.

Their service shall never be forgotten.

Mountain goats move into Yellowstone, for better or worse. The Good news is that they are establishing themselves very well in the higher reaches of Yellowstone. Uhmm, that’s the Bad news as well.

Mountain goats definitely fit into the category of “charismatic megafauna.” Beautiful, graceful and athletic, they survive on scant food in incredibly hostile environments. Plus, they’re exciting to watch.
The problem is, they aren’t native to the Yellowstone region.

Non-native species aren’t usually tolerated in Yellowstone, but an exception may be made in this case. Stay tuned as the story developes.

If you love maps as much as I do, then you’ll enjoy the Montana Map Library. You can view/dl maps according to Mountain Levels/Topography, Vegetation Levels, Geology, Highways, Legislative Districts, Lewis & Clark Trail, Mining Data, Population Density, Water Resources, and much more. Have fun!