I should have plenty of time to drive snowy roads in Montana yet this year.

Plans are pretty much in place for departure west. I have only two-and-a-half weeks left in Wisconsin to wrap things up, pack all of my belongings, and drive 1200 miles to my new base of operations in Havre, Montana.

Today when I awoke  I realized for the first time how much I need to do before I leave. It is just a little daunting. The fear of not having enough time to do everything I need to do is surpassed only by my concern for Steve (the cat) and how he will handle the long trek west. Both hurdles will need to be seriously addressed in the few short days ahead.

Yesterday I put together plans for my first photo expedition after landing in Montana. The weekend of March 13th (weather permitting) I will explore Glacier National Park. From Havre it takes approximately two-and-a-half hours to drive along U.S. Highway 2 to the gates of Glacier. Most of the roads inside the park will be snow covered and won’t be plowed until April. But that’s okay; I like the snow. And I plan on getting lost.

Later that same weekend I will plod along U.S. Highway 89, which is not a direct route back to Havre, but it will give me a chance to get a better feel for that portion of Montana. Who knows what I will find? I might even spend some time in Great Falls. We’ll see. It all depends on what I find and how much time I spend finding it.

One thing is certain; I won’t need to rush myself. I should have plenty of time. After all, Big Sky Country is my new home.