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Have a Bite of the Beartooth Mountains
November 14, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Located in South-Central Montana adjacent to northwestern Wyoming, Beartooth Mountain range rises from 6,000 feet (1.8kms) above sea level on the east and northeast to rugged mountains more than 11,000 feet high (3.3kms).
The Beartooth Mountains acquired their name from a spire of the Crow Tribe called “The Bear’s Tooth” While the sharp, toothy peaks of the mountain range are aptly named after the teeth of a grizzly bear which roam the wild areas surrounding the Beartooth Highway. Accordingly, there have been reports that approximately 600 grizzly bears inhabit the area.
Aside from grizzly bears, Beartooth Mountains is also a home to the Gray Wolf which was reintroduced in 1995. Mountain Goats are also visible chewing on the grassier part of the mountains. Also, beautiful birds contemplate the elevations a seasonal getaway. In fact, about one hundred fifteen (115) species of birds have been identified within the Beartooth Corridor. To name a few, Bluebird, American Dipper, Horned Lark, White-crowned Sparrow, Green-winged Teal, Ruffed Grouse are all worth seeing!
The Beartooth Highway
The highway was completed in 1936 and since then, it has awed millions of visitors with its incredible views of Beartooth’s rugged and wild areas. In fact, a CBS correspondent, Charles Kuralt, dubbed the high way “the most beautiful roadway in America. However, due to constraints caused by weather, the pass is usually open each year from mid-May through mid-October only.
Explore the Beartooth
There are several guide services and outdoor recreational teams that can help you arrange your adventures such as rock climbing, ice hiking, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, snow shoeing, backpacking, and hiking. The teams even offer educational courses on geology and natural history of the Beartooth. For more information, contact the Beartooth Ranger Station at (406) 446-2103. Have a bite of the Beartooth Mountains with its beauty!
Photo Information: This photo is provided by and given credit to M01229 – on Flickr.com with permission via Creative Commons Licensing.