Today I went to the opening celebration for the Beartooth Highway. This scenic road starts in Red Lodge and traverses for 60 plus miles in and out of Wyoming and finally into Yellowstone Park. Throughout the winter months, the highway (also called the Beartooth Pass and Beartooth All American Road) is closed due to snow. Each spring there is a festive celebration to recognize it's opening.
About 100 people came out to celebrate with cake, fun music, and even a little dancing.
They even brought out the ladder truck to get a picture of yours truley (and 99 other people) for the paper. 
This man was the 'parking attendant' (I think). 
After the 'celebration' Shelby and I took a drive up to the first major lookout of the pass - it was BEAUTIFUL!
Shelby had a fabulous time and definitely enjoyed the sites (especially the chipmunks).
As we were pulling out of the parking lot we saw this very odd site.....not sure what to tell you....only to be used in case of an emergency....when you gotta go you gotta go...have seat will travel... Okay, I'm done. 
On the way home I snapped some shots of Rock Creek. It runs parallel with the highway and then into town....it's extra beautiful right now because of the rapids from the melting snow, and it's amazing how loud it is!P.S. Next year is the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Beartooth Highway. While at the opening celebration, I was recruited to serve on the committee! Ha, I can't help myself but get involved! FUN!
I have a picture of Daddy that I think is in the exact same spot where Shelby is peeking over the side!
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