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7 pictures from our first two days in Southeast Montana

June 17, 2019 by Jill 2 Comments

My kids and I are traveling in Southeast Montana (sans husband) this week. We’ve been here for one full day so far and we’ve packed a lot of things in. When we told people about our upcoming visit to Montana, we got asked if we were going to Glacier or Yellowstone. We got a lot of blank looks when we revealed we were going to Billings and a few other spots in Southeast Montana. I’ve yet to go to Glacier or Yellowstone (I’ll get there) but I can tell you after spending a very short time in this region, it’s worth your trip. I hope you enjoy these Southeast Montana pictures and that they inspire you to make your own adventure.

Table of Contents

  • Southeast Montana Pictures from our first two days
    • 1. Burger and Brew from The Divide – Welcome to Southeast Montana
    • 2. Playing tic tack toe at Zoo Montana
    • 3.  Hanging with a grizzly at Zoo Montana
    • 4. Visiting Pompey’s Pillar National Monument
    • 5. Pompey’s Pillar National Monument – How many steps do you think it takes to get to the top?
    • 6. Finding a giant dandelion at Strawberry Hill Recreation Center
    • 7. More Strawberry Hill Nature Center
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Southeast Montana Pictures from our first two days

pictures of southeast Montana

We’re being hosted by Southeast Montana. All opinions (and all photography credit) are mine. 

1. Burger and Brew from The Divide – Welcome to Southeast Montana

Our “welcome to Montana” meal was at The Divide in Billings. I had a Sweet n’ Spicy PB&J burger and a local IPA – Black Tooth Hot Streak. The burger might sound a little weird but it was delicious. 

this collection of southeast montana pictures would not be complete without food pictures

The Divide is a great place to get a burger and a beer and watch the sun set.

 

2. Playing tic tack toe at Zoo Montana

Isn’t this the cutest idea for an outdoor tic tack toe?

pictures of southeast Montana wouldn't be complete without a picture of ZooMontana in Billings

3.  Hanging with a grizzly at Zoo Montana

Yes, we were thisclose to the bear. We were perfectly safe but I’ve never been to a zoo with a bear habitat that’s got such a great viewing area.

We only got one shot of a bear in our Southeast Montana pictures – this trip. We were mighty glad to have the glass between us and him!

4. Visiting Pompey’s Pillar National Monument

The little green dot (behind the photo opp cutout) is a selfie spot and it’s perfect. 

 

5. Pompey’s Pillar National Monument – How many steps do you think it takes to get to the top?

It’s a few! It’s a pretty mild climb, though, and it’s steps all the way. 

6. Finding a giant dandelion at Strawberry Hill Recreation Center

They say everything is big in Texas but Montana has absolutely enormous dandelions.

7. More Strawberry Hill Nature Center

I’m really proud of this picture but this in no way comes close to how beautiful this area is.

I think this is one of my favorite Southeast Montana pictures. Strawberry Hill Recreation area is really dreamy. I love this picture but it doesn’t do the scenery justice.

I hope you enjoyed this little peek of our first Montana moments. Follow me on Instagram for more updates and more Southeast Montana pictures. 

You might also like:

One week Southeast Montana Itinerary

Exploring the Montana Dinosaur Trail in Southeast Montana

Places to visit in Montana that aren’t Yellowstone or Glacier

 


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  1. Bret Burkart says

    January 27, 2020 at 12:08 am

    Really appreciate the effort you have given to this post. I am looking forward for your next post. I found this informative and interesting blog. I just hope you could make another post related to this. This is definitely worth reading.

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    • Jill says

      January 27, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      I have an entire section on my blog about Montana travel – check it out here: https://rippedjeansandbifocals.com/category/travel/montana/

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