July 12th and 13th ~ Bozeman, Montana
Museum of the Rockies
After the thrill of the Beartooth Highway, it was time to head our rig toward Glacier. But with a couple of stops built in along the way. I grabbed our AAA travel book, and looked to see what the “Gem” sites were for Montana, and was pleased to find one in Bozeman, which was a perfect overnight spot for us.
Departing from Red Lodge, the drive took us through some lush farm and grazing land.
Large bales of hay
The open road
The train tracks followed our route today
The Siebel Dinosaur Complex houses one of the largest collection of dinosaur relics in the world, including a full size T. Rex skeleton.
T. Rex
Head of T. Rex
Skull of Triceratops
Did you know that some dinosaurs had feathers?
We also watched several movies in Taylor Planetarium which shed light on the universe, black holes, gravity and more.
A regional history section highlighted both the Native American culture and early settlers.
Moccasins
Gas station and home from the 1930’s
Inside the home
Another very interesting section was on CROCS. I had no idea how enormous the salt-water crocs could get.
Look at the size of that Salt Water Croc!
We got a recommendation from a lady (college student) at the museum for a place for dinner and she suggested Taco Montes. They have an unusual variety of tacos, including the Thai and Bobcat which we found delicious and very reasonably priced.
Thai taco and cold pressed fruit drink with fresh mint.
GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful for the incredibly well done displays that connected the dots between dinosaurs and birds.
A Note From Abroad 
Although we were only there briefly, we really enjoyed Bozeman. Nice post!
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Our time was also limited there, but certainly thought the museum was well done.
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While you are in the area of Glacier, there is the Plains Indian Museum in Browning that has lots of displays and information on the Indians of northern Montana. It is just off Hwy 2 on the west side of Browning.
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I think we will be going through Browning in a few days when moving toward the north end of the park. Thanks for the info.
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We haven’t been to the Museum of the Rockies, Joanne, and it looked like we really missed a jewel. As for the open road in Montana, it pretty much defines it. Watch out for the grizzlies in Glacier. 🙂 Peggy and I had some fun experience while out backpacking. –Curt
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We did bring along our bear spray. Sure hope it is never needed though.
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Peggy sings 99 bottles of beer on the wall, very loudly. The most important thing about bears is not to surprise them. And yes, I hope you never have to use bear spray! –Curt
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Haha, with my singing – especially that song – by the time I got down a few rounds, Tim would be hoping we saw a bear. 👀🎶🎶
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Laughing! Peggy also uses it for getting up mountains when we are backpacking…
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Must have been a change to be enclosed for a while…The mind boggles at thought of dinasaurs and out-sized crocs… Upwards and onwards.
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We do like to change it up periodically.
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If you are still around Bozeman, head north to Tingling. We went there once on the strength of a Jimmy Buffett song. It’s an acquired taste. 🙂
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HaHa, nope, I guess we will have to check it out on some future adventure as we have now arrived in Glacier.
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Well, there’s a post office and bar. Next to the bar is a pile of beer cans that have been accumulating for at least 57 years.
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Kind of like hunting for the biggest ball of yarn 😬 Although we did rather enjoy seeing the worlds largest wind chime in Illinois.
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Isn’t that Ringling ?
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So glad that you take advantage of museums! Enjoyed today’s post!
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We do enjoy going to museums. Variety is the spice, or so they say…
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I’m especially enjoying this trip with you because you are going places I’ve been, and I’m remembering.
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Sometimes a trip down memory lane has the best itinerary 🙂
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Fun stop!
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You find the most interesting places to visit. I did NOT know that some dinosaurs had feathers, even though I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
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With feathers, they sure looked weird, but pretty cool at the same time.
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