There are so many wonderful things about living in Southwest Montana.

One of my favorite things is the absolute beauty, and often, when the weather allows, I prefer to take an alternate route to the Interstate. I find the views to be better and the pace a bit slower.

The other day I forgot about the construction on US 287, which set me back a few minutes, but I didn’t mind waiting instead of playing chicken on the I-90 with a bunch of people driving way faster than they should have been. While there is a bit more traffic in the summer, the stunning views are worth it.

I fully understand t...