Beartooth Ralley

Every year, two weeks after July 4th, is the Annual Beartooth Rally, Red Lodge's smaller version of Daytona Bike Week. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Harleys and non-Harleys fill the streets for the long weekends. The Harley Rodeo as it's often referred to is an impressive mix of bikes and bikers of all types. More seas of black and orange and more leather walks the sidewalks of Red Lodge than most should ever see in their lifetime.

Please note: the last picture of the bar was taken at 8:30 AM....whoa.

Where I work

I realized I’ve never posted a picture of where I work. My dad’s office is located right on the main street (Broadway) next door to the coffee shop and across the street from the candy store (can you say heaven).





I also work at Bridgecreek Backcountry Restaurant and Wine Bar (a place serving yummy, healthy food – again heaven), which is coveniently located one block down from the office.

I'm sure no one is suprised: between my two jobs, I work quite a bit. But it’s good – I meet lots of interesting people at the restaurant and maintain my intellectual abilities (somewhat at least) at the office.

4th of July (and the 2nd and 3rd)

Independence Day or the 4th of July is a big holiday here in Red Lodge…so big it's celebrated on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with a parade and a rodeo each day. It’s kind of like the movie Groundhog Day, for three days we try and finally get it right on the 4th.

Here are some highlights from the parade:















And from the Rodeo. If you look carefully toward the bottom middle of the photo you'll see the cowboy getting bucked off. If you were at the rodeo you would have heard the 'Oh Sh*t' Section (yes, there's an actual section with shirts and everything) say their token phrase...you guessed it: "Oh Sh*t!"

One event in the rodeo is Wild Horsing Racing. Someone, I'm not sure who, rallies up several wild horses. Seemling sane, although probably (and in some cases hopefully) inebriated men sign up in teams to see who can saddle the horse, get on the horse, and stay on the horse. It's not a surprise to see blood in this event....and it's not the horses. It's crazyness!











And of course, the 4th isn't the 4th without a beautiful dessert.