Category: Wildflowers
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Wildflowers
I’ve had the good fortune to see what I believe are more than 220 species of wildflowers in bloom this year. I believe that I was able to identify 202 of those wildflowers using support from my friends and family, apps, books, the Montana Field Guide/Montana Natural Heritage Program, and iNaturalist. Are my 202 ID’s…
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Trail Access and Diversity
Helena’s trail diversity and easy access. We have at least 16 trailheads and several miles of paved, accessible pathways in Helena. Trails like Far East, Prospect Shafts, Quarry, Prickly Pear, Rodney Ridge, Swaney, and Rocky Road offer a huge variety of trailscapes, views, time commitments, and levels of challenge all while starting within the city…
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Last Bit of Color
If you slow down, and even lie down on the trail, there are a few colors left to enjoy. This was likely the last flowering plant I will see this year. I did not expect to run into any flowers in November, but there you go!