#Wild Montana Skies

[misery-has-no-company-now]

shuffle your favorite playlist and post the first five songs that come up. then copy/paste this ask to your favorite mutuals!

Awww thank youu!

Okiee let's seeee

fair warning, my favourite playlist is mostly full of only country music lol - I just love it (:

North to Alaska ~ Johnny Horton

Rocky Mountain High ~ John Denver

Northern Attitude ~ Noah Kahan

Whispering Pines ~ Johnny Horton

Farewell Andromeda ~ John Denver

#special mentions #Wild Montana Skies #and #When It's Springtime in Alaska #prev and No.4 are my favourite songs at the moment lol (: #thanks for this! #asks be answered #asks answered

[mur-art]

Treasure State // Big Sky Country

Requested by @s-e-v-e-n-24 whose HCs about Montana inspired the constellations + stars.

I know basically nothing about Montana as a state TBH. I've been there like one time on a road trip but my only memory is getting food poisoning in Missoula and sleeping it off on the drive all the way to Wyoming. Fun times!

But it is definitely a pretty state! Big Sky Country as a nickname 100% fits.

#siri play wild montana skies by john denver #wttt montana #welcome to the table #welcome to the statehouse #wttt #ben brainard #mur art

[coca-coeli]

this is for later reference, when I actually start posting about the minnesota au

ponyboy curtis

- his family moved up to duluth after their parents died to go live with family friends, the Mathews

- originally from owatonna, in south mn

- the curtises had a small family farm, pony hates that they had to leave it behind

- becomes interested in lake superior and ships, since it’s so ingrained in the culture

- starts drawing ships and landscapes, starts to consume his waking life

- often bikes down to lake superior to calm down, later on johnny shows him a lot of the little natural wonders

- desperate to find a purpose for himself in the world

- later on works at the maritime museum as a tour guide

- bikes around everywhere, usually with johnny who’s the only other person who has a bike

keith mathews, aka mathews

- him and his mom used to move all over since his mom was searching for job opportunities, now in duluth because she has a steady job as top manager of a carhop place near their house (a & dubs)

- the curtises are living with them for a while until they can get their feet off the ground in duluth

- originally from montana, but has lived in owatonna (where he met the curtises), two harbors, pierre (south dakota), and now duluth

darry curtis

- arranged the move, pony hates him for it

- works at a shipping company, loading coal

- also hunts with steve, bringing home decent income and decent food

- still skis, and begins making friends with people outside of the gang while he’s there

- works at the ski hill in the winter, when he can’t hunt

sodapop ‘pepsi’ curtis

- works at the nearby auto shop, the boys there call him pepsi

- likes duluth plenty, doesn’t mind a thing about moving. more suited for city life

- doesn’t get cold, gives all his coats and hats to pony (drives darry wild)

- once summer rolls around, swims in just about every body of water he can find

steve randle

- works at the auto shop and occasionally at buck’s place (hates buck, likes the money and the decorations)

- likes deer hunting, has a slim alliance with buck (since he buys deer skins and antlers from steve to decorate his bar)

- the better hunter between him and darry

- doesn’t spend a lot of time at home, prefers working

- keeps his hunting guns in the mathews/curtis house so he doesn’t have to go home to hunt

- though mathews’ family is better off, steve has the most money out of the gang (due to a mix of responsibility, a pretty good income, and a lack of a family to feed)

- originally from iowa, moved up north around five years before the curtises came around

dal winston

- came up from chicago

- homeless but always ends up under someone’s roof to sleep

- tries to get johnny under a roof too, but johnny prefers camping out

- gets cash from occasionally bartending at buck’s place, often breaks in on off-hours to get food for him and johnny

johnny cade

- homeless, unemployed

- has a bunch of different spots he camps, usually far away from people

- excellent fisherman, eats fish whenever he doesn’t feel like sticking around for meal from the mathews/curtises

- runaway, nobody knows where from

- no purpose until pony comes along with enough restlessness to jog johnny’s desire for more

- later works at the maritime museum with ponyboy

- constantly swimming in the summer. knows a hundred little watering holes and has swam in all of them at least three times

- has the most expensive coat of the gang (it was shoplifted via a dallas and mathews double team event)

- has a cheap bike that he leaves at the the mathews house

adding playlist here…

#the outsiders #johnny cade #ponyboy curtis #dally winston #darry curtis #steve randle #two-bit mathews #sodapop curtis #outsiders au #outsiders minnesota au #also no joke that picture of cthom looks like it was taken at my grandmas house in duluth. literally identical #Spotify

[laracrofted]

❝ like runaway horses, it's a long way back home again when every step is a silver prayer in the face of a hard wind // upcoming rhett abbott x oc fic

across the montana state line; past the cattle ranches and the fenced-in pastures filled with horses; down a rough dirt road that becomes damn near untenable in a good rain storm, winding through fields of wildflowers and sun-bleached brush until the land drops away into wide open skies; is a little house. a half-wild thing.

or a broken-hearted rhett abbott helps luke tillerson's fiancée skip town and over the course of a year, begins again.

#my goal is to write this in mid-march/april #but i'm not writing it until i finish biho because i'm not capable of working on more than one series #fic: runaway horses #rhett abbott x lucie silver #oc: lucie silver #outer range fic #rhett abbott fic #rhett abbott x oc #ames makes things #laracrofted writes

[knitting-noodle]

when it's John Denver's birthday and I have to be so normal about it instead of blasting "Whose Garden Was This" and "Wild Montana Skies" annoyingly loud

#john denver #why am I like this #and why can't I have fun in this household

[rimouskis]

Y’all have never heard the song wild Montana skies by john Denver and it shows

twitter user milfsby I know this is you

#if you are indeed not twitter user milfsby this is a joke... they just really like john denver! #also listening now ty

[windandwater]

I have to rewrite the entire damn intro of this megafic again for two reasons: 1. it sucks, 2. I need to more explicitly show Thranduil being a shitty dad

I've learned in this process that my playlist for this fic has progressed hilariously. in the beginning it's like:

Counting Crows - If I Could Give All My Love

Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Called It The Blues

Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom

Rod Stewart - Rhythm Of My Heart

Abba - Mama Mia

Keane - On The Road

the two bolded ones are because I absolutely could not have written this fic without them (I don't know! don't ask me! it is what it is!)

then we transition into just a shitload of sea shanties & folk music, like I was not kidding when I said my Legolas character playlist is just sea shanties, featuring these standouts:

Cape Cod Girls (multiple versions)

Santiana (multiple versions)

Here's a Health to the Company (multiple versions)

The Longest Johns - Oak & Ash & Thorn, Bonny Ship the Diamond

The Dreadnoughts - Joli Rouge

Pandas & People - Out to Sea

also around this time we get into the section that carried the romance part of this fic, aka without Orville Peck & The Amazing Devil I would be nothing, here are the two songs that carried the fic:

Orville Peck - Drive Me, Crazy

The Amazing Devil - Inkpot Gods

sorry but these two songs invented romance

sea shanties & these absolute legends carried me through Return of the King / You Shall Come With Me, but now we're in the "it's time to go home" part and I never would have predicted this but the song of the journey home?

........

you're going to laugh your ass off at me

John Denver - Country Roads

OKAY LISTEN SHUT UP

the playlist also looks like this:

The Parting Glass (6 versions) (shut UP)

The Langer's Ball - Fields of Athenry

Peter Hollens - Shenandoah (only one version of this song because I can't listen to it without crying)

John Denver - Wild Montana Skies

if you would've asked me, I would've said my fic doesn't include any of the "Legolas is a redneck" headcanons that I absolutely adore but apparently my subconscious fucking disagrees

anyway if anyone wants me to eventually turn this into the most batshit writing playlist ever, I'll do it, I'll expose myself, I don't care

#adventures in writing #adventures in text posts #about me #music #look I'm broken inside #I never claimed otherwise

[ollieofthebeholder]

Get to Know Me

Tagged by @blasphemous-lies-and-deceit

𖦹°‧★ Favourite song(s): Rosemary Clooney's version of "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"; "Right Field" by Peter, Paul, and Mary; "Flying Dreams" from the end of The Secret of NIMH, as sung by Paul Williams; "If We Hold On Together" from the end of The Land Before Time, as sung by Diana Ross; "Wild Montana Skies" by John Denver; "Lies" by Stan Rogers; "Stained Glass" by Danny Schmidt; and "Panthers on the Mountainside" by Jon Charles Dwyer. (I like a lot of songs, really, but these are some perennial favorites.)

𖦹°‧★ Favourite colour(s): Purple, grey, blue, and certain shades of green, in that order.

𖦹°‧★ Currently Watching: I'm partway through a rewatch of the original run of Blue's Clues. And also partway through a rewatch of the original Dark Shadows.

𖦹°‧★ Last Movie: The Last Voyage of the Demeter.

𖦹°‧★ Sweet, spicy or savory: Yes please.

𖦹°‧★ Relationship Status: Lowkey wishing I knew where to look for one as an asexual arofog, tbh.

𖦹°‧★ Current Obsession: TMA. I know, you're shocked.

𖦹°‧★ Last thing I googled: The Glencoe Massacre of 1692. Don't ask.

Tagging @jaz--hands, @fridayyy-13th, @ellieloves2read, @ent-is-undecisive, and anyone else who wants to give it a go. (As always, no pressure!)

#ceaseless watcher turn your gaze upon whatever the fuck this is #ask games for ts

[stillafanofsonic]

Last one today XD:

Eric: (While Eclipse is putting ketchup at his side and filling his mouth with whipped cream): ... I'm starting to think maybe this isn't such a good idea.

Eclipse: Oh relax carrot top, our plan's gonna work

Eric: Don't call me that ever again. Now remember, no grabbing, no babbling and for the love of everything holy No. Biting.

Eclipse: And no fun, blegh, fine, if he tasted anything like you, it wouldn't have been pleasant anyway.

Eric: ........ Anyway, Shadow and I are gonna be by the cop car, If anything happens-

Silver (via Radio): I see a figure approaching at 8'o'clock

Eclipse: I'll hold the fort, now shoo! Show time! (Eric goes away and Eclipse goes absolutely feral)

Scammer: Hello? Kid is that- OH WHAT THE HELL

Eclipse: YOUR DRINKS DID THIS TO MEEEEE (The scammer swings his bag, full of cans, and hits Eclipse square in the face) OW! Mother F- Son of a- Dammit! Why the face?! I'm still sore!

Silver (eyes in the skies): Eclipse is down!

Eric: Oh crud! And the suspect?

Silver: He's making a run for it. Should I-

Eric: No, Make sure Eclipse is ok

Shadow (via mental link) Eclipse?

Eclipse: Ugh

Shadow: Eclipse! Eclipse Get up! HE'S GETTING AWAY

Eclipse: Don't YELL at me! Ugh. He is Not going anywhere (Silver reports that Eclipse is back up. Eclipse starts teleporting in front of the man, subtly scaring him and guiding him towards Eric) Peek a boo you stupid head jerk!

Scammer: AHH!! Get away! (bumps into Eric): Officer! There's a wild animal on the loose!

Eric: Oh No~ Get in the car, sir! We'll take you to safety.

Scammer: (goes to do so but hesitates) W-wait (Silver uses his powers to push him in) WAIT! WHAT IS THIS?!

Eric: You are hereby under arrest for illegal trades on multiple towns in the state of Montana AND for involving the children of Green Hills in said activities, you have a right to remain silent!

The boys: Hey!

LOL

I love that Eric then was just starting to think that MAAAAAYBE this isn't a good idea

But they got him!

#asks #shadow's saving for a motorcycle adventure

[nagdabbit]

tagged by the lovely @shes-a-voodoo-child here's my spotify tidal ten most played

getting into knives - the mountain goats

going to die - nekrogoblikon

water me down - vagabon

acid rain - lorn

hymnal - open mike eagle & sammus

born to run - emmylou harris

wildfire - cautious clay

mobile - the mountain goats

wild montana skies - john denver & emmylou harris

this hell - rina sawayama

and a special shout out to shhhh! golf is on - hot mulligan. it came out like three weeks ago, but it's been on non-stop because it's a banger

i never know who to tag ever, so im tagging anyone and everyone reading this. you're tagged. tell em daggs sent ya

#i am an awkward idiot who doesnt understand tag game protocol #but i fuckin love tag games

[spookyvalentine]

Gonna turn your own questions on you again: 3, 11, 19, 20

once again I’m like ough these are not easy answers 😂 who wrote these 🤡

3. What’s Shepard’s love language? What love languages do they respond best to?

starting w stellan bc theyre a little easier. their love languages are acts of service and physical affection. responds best to physical affection, gift giving and words of affirmation (maybe shiala discovers a praise kink MAYBE)

mercy’s truest love language is gossip. dish the drama, girl. (and bizarrely? adores smalltalk). communicates through acts of service, but quality time primarily. is also a gift giver, definitely the type that goes “I picked this up because it made me think of you”. responds best to the same, honestly. doesn’t realize really but very affected by acts of service. bring something right before they’re anticipating it? If you are explicitly clear in your communication (do you include maps, receipts and diagrams?) they’ll fall a bit in love with you. craves quality time

11. What does Shepard think of TIM?

haha ha ha stellan Does Not Like tim, and has never learned how to disguise an emotion (outside a kepesh-yakshi board) finds themself being unusually pigheaded, resistant, and suspicious. bickers every move with tim til he hangs up, frustration overwhelming any attempts at articulation, only for stellan to hack through and continuing to dissect him verbally. he totally starts shouting, completely out of character. stellan is gleeful about it, but also angry about how angry they are

mercy has this curious habit where they can be friends with someone they don’t like. it’s easy, for them, to be friendly with (and liking!) someone they don’t trust. they can find something interesting to admire in everybody. i think maybe only aria understands. so mercy sort of loathes everything about tim, but is just like who are you. why are you like this. i have nothing better to do, let’s get coffee. sure, i’ll have a cigarette. can appreciate how’d he’d got all those fingers in so many pies and also hate how he’s choosing to spend funds and disagree with his priorities. is entertained by his jabs and pointed comments, and aims even lower. goes “this bitch” when they see tim’s caller id before picking up and having an hour long conversation (tim is definitely baffled by mercy. (honestly was expecting them to react more like stellan) mercy doesn’t hesitate shooting him in the kneecaps at the citadel before making him explain himself while sitting on the ground) they’ve never felt betrayed by him simply because they’ve never trusted him

19. What was Shepard’s first interaction with an alien?

i really haven’t thought about it til now. both of em spent their childhood with humans—stellan in the commune in mindoir, and mercy in and out of the streets and foster homes on earth

stellan’s out going to tons of kepesh-yakshi tournaments as a kid, (and watched tons of vids of legendary games) so they are familiar with aliens before actually having a face to face interaction. i think the first alien is a turian kid that they blast away at a tournament.

for mercy… I think their first alien interaction is as a teenager. in new orleans on a job w kasumi. watching the mark, and sees they have an asari commando bodyguard

20. List five songs your Shepard is currently listening to

stellan is a big fan of anything that gets them up and dancing. loves synths wholeheartedly. fuckin owns at the karaoke bar

sussudio, phil collins

pamela, toto

walking in memphis, cher

nothing’s gonna stop us now, starship

i wanna dance with somebody, whitney

(+1, wild montana skies, john denver + emmylou harris, because i feel like this is Them)

mercy listens to everything out there, and preferences depend on mood. here’s a little sample of the playlist mercy is working their way down w edi on those nights sleep eludes them. they’re on the “epics and power ballads” part of her musical education

voodoo child, jimi hendrix

baba o’riley, the who

i heard it through the grapevine, ccr

rime of the ancient mariner, iron maiden

achilles last stand, led zeppelin

(bonus: this kiss, faith hill)

#ask me about the love song playlist mercy puts together for edi #they also love all stellans collection #listen #the two of them would sing #unworthy of your love from assassins #as their opening karaoke act #is stellan a total pillow princess? #signs point heavily to yes #also it’s supposed to be the voodoo chile version (like fifteen min vs six) #but YouTube was being difficult sigh #oc: mercy shepard #oc: stellan shepard #themshep #commander shepard #mass effect

[hazyaltcare]

A playlist for a werewolf who worked on a cattle ranch, with a strong connection with the cattle and hiding among human ranch hands with music stylings like bluegrass, folk, and soul.

Tracklist:

Eddie Vedder - The Wolf

Michael Jackson - Ben

Aretha Franklin - The Weight

Marvin Gaye - It's Only A Paper Moon

Uncle Lucius - I Am You

John Denver & Emmylou Harris - Wild Montana Skies

Eddy Arnold - Cattle Call

Punch Brothers - Cattle In The Cane

You can listen to it here.

Mod Haze (🧨Tate)

#otherkin #werewolf kin #soul music #neo folk #folk rock #country folk #bluegrass #playlist #🧨 #mod haze

[project1939]

100+ Films of 1952

Film number 159: Lure of the Wilderness

Release date: July 16th, 1952 

Studio: 20th Century Foz 

Genre: drama/adventure 

Director: Jean Negulesco 

Producer: Robert L. Jacks 

Actors: Jean Peters, Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Smith, Walter Brennan 

Plot summary: While looking for his lost dog in the remote swamps of Georgia, Ben comes across a father and daughter who have lived hidden away for almost a decade. Jim, the father, was accused of a murder he claims was self-defense, and he won’t go back to town until he can get a fair trial. Ben is recruited to help, despite the objections of Jim’s wild and untrusting daughter Laurie. 

My rating (out of 5 stars): ***¼  

Who knew the swamps down in Georgia were so soapy? Because this was essentially a soap opera/romance novel disguised as an adventure film! After only about 10 minutes, I was writing “so over the top!!” in my notes, and for the next 80 minutes it never relented. The acting was over the top, the music was over the top, the preposterous story was over the top... but I smiled the whole way through. It was good campy fun. (some minor spoilers) 

The Good: 

Walter Brennan. He’s a great character actor, and he put his skills to good use here, even if he did get a bit melodramatic at times. But literally everyone in the film did! 

Jeffrey Hunter. Damn he is something beautiful to look at, and he looked so much better without the army buzz cut he had in Red Skies of Montana. He was one of the worst offenders when it came to overemotional acting, but I found that entertaining for some reason. 

I liked Jean Peters more in this than other things I’ve seen her in. 

The story was pretty crazy, but it was always interesting and clearly told. 

It was so campy! I loved it. That was seriously my favorite part of the entire movie. 

The events were well plotted with an effective pace, which made it easy to get invested in. The minutes ticked by quickly. 

I liked Careless the good ol’ hunting dog. I’d run into a dangerous swamp to find him, too. 

No way! This movie also had a pet racoon named Henry?! The pet racoon in Red Skies of Montana was named Henry too! 

The Bad: 

The crazy preposterous story. Yes, it was both a good and a bad thing to me! 

The way one of the bad guys was dispensed with at the end. That was the fastest quicksand I’ve ever seen! It reminded me of the witch’s death in The Wizard of Oz! 

The scene where the bad guys held Ben underwater to torture him into talking. It was traumatic to watch, and all I could think about was waterboarding, which was nightmarish. The whole sequence made me so uncomfortable; I almost had to fast-forward it. 

The bad guys had no character traits besides “bad.” They were one-dimensional to say the least. I still actively hated them, though! 

The music was composed by Franz Waxman, a Hollywood legend known for exceptional work in films like Sunset Boulevard, Rebecca, Rear Window, A Place in the Sun... Here the music went off the rails with everything else- it was almost histrionic. Sometimes it sounded like a Stravinsky imitation, and then it would suddenly veer into schmaltz. Other times it just sounded like the music in a TV western.  

The acting was as affected and stagy as the story and the music. 

“Let's cram in any animal we can!” The swamp was basically a zoo- we saw snakes, panthers, alligators, owls, deer, otters, a bull... It started to feel unrealistic, and it reminded me of The Jungle. In that film the plot kept coming to a halt for animals to either be pointed out or to fight with each other. This wasn’t that bad, but it was reminiscent of it!  

Jean Peters had such an amazing makeup kit for someone living in a desolate isolated shack in the middle of a swamp! She miraculously managed to always have full eye makeup, lipstick, blush, foundation, and perfectly groomed eyebrows! Her Pa must have taught her, of course!

#1952 movies #100 films of 1952

[bingmountain]

Gateway to the Wild: Exploring Transportation from Bozeman to West Yellowstone

Introduction

Welcome to the gateway of adventure and natural wonders! Bozeman, Montana, serves as the perfect starting point for exploring the untamed beauty of West Yellowstone. If you're planning a trip to this captivating region, one of the first things you'll need to consider is how to get from Bozeman to West Yellowstone. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the various transportation options available, ensuring you have a seamless and convenient journey from the bustling city to the wild landscapes of Yellowstone.

1. Bozeman: The Adventure Hub

Nestled amidst the stunning Rocky Mountains, Bozeman is a vibrant city that serves as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Known for its lively downtown area, cultural attractions, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. With its numerous hiking trails, fishing spots, and skiing opportunities, Bozeman sets the stage for adventure and exploration.

2. West Yellowstone: Nature's Playground

Just a short distance away from Bozeman lies West Yellowstone, the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. This charming town is surrounded by pristine wilderness, geothermal wonders, and abundant wildlife. West Yellowstone serves as the perfect basecamp for exploring the park's iconic attractions, including the Old Faithful geyser, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Yellowstone Lake. It's a place where you can immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and create lifelong memories.

3. Transportation Options: Connecting the Dots

To travel from Bozeman to West Yellowstone, you have several transportation options to choose from. Let's explore each option in detail:

a. Rental Cars

Renting a car provides the freedom and flexibility to explore the region at your own pace. Several car rental companies operate in Bozeman, offering a wide range of vehicles to suit your needs. Renting a car is ideal if you prefer the convenience of having your own transportation and if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing or venture off the beaten path.

b. Shuttle Services

Shuttle services offer a convenient and hassle-free way to travel from Bozeman to West Yellowstone. These services operate regular routes, picking up passengers from designated locations and dropping them off at their desired destinations. Shuttle services provide comfortable seating, ample storage space for luggage, and knowledgeable drivers who can offer insights about the area. They are a popular choice for travelers seeking a reliable and cost-effective transportation option.

c. Guided Tours

If you prefer a more guided and immersive experience, joining a guided tour is an excellent option. Several tour operators offer day trips from Bozeman to West Yellowstone, providing transportation, knowledgeable guides, and curated itineraries. Guided tours allow you to sit back, relax, and soak in the beauty of the surroundings while learning about the region's history, geology, and wildlife.

d. Public Transportation

While public transportation options are limited between Bozeman and West Yellowstone, there are still some alternatives available. The Skyline Bus system operates a limited schedule between the two locations, providing an affordable option for those who prefer public transit. However, it's important to check the schedule in advance, as the frequency of buses may be limited.

4. Benefits of Each Transportation Option

Each transportation option from Bozeman to West Yellowstone offers its own set of benefits:

Rental Cars: Provides flexibility and independence to explore the region at your own pace. It allows you to make spontaneous stops and venture off the beaten path.

Shuttle Services: Convenient, cost-effective, and reliable. They eliminate the need for driving and navigating unfamiliar roads, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Guided Tours: Offers a curated and immersive experience. You can learn from knowledgeable guides, enjoy the convenience of transportation, and have a well-planned itinerary.

Public Transportation: Provides an affordable option for those who prefer using public transit. It can be a convenient choice if the bus schedule aligns with your travel plans.

5. How to Choose the Right Option for You

When deciding on the best transportation from Bozeman to West Yellowstone, consider the following factors:

Budget: Determine your budget and choose an option that aligns with your financial resources.

Convenience: Assess the convenience of each option in terms of pickup and drop-off locations, travel time, and flexibility.

Itinerary: Consider your travel plans and the activities you wishto engage in. Some options may be better suited for specific activities or attractions.

Group Size: If you're traveling with a large group, renting a car or booking a private shuttle may be more cost-effective and convenient.

Preferences: Think about your personal preferences and travel style. Do you enjoy the freedom of exploring on your own, or do you prefer a guided experience?

By considering these factors, you can choose the transportation option that best suits your needs and enhances your overall travel experience.

6. Tips for a Smooth Journey

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey from Bozeman to West Yellowstone, here are some helpful tips:

Plan Ahead: Research and book your transportation option in advance to secure availability and the best rates.

Check Schedules: If using public transportation or shuttle services, double-check the schedules to ensure they align with your travel plans.

Pack Essentials: Bring essential items such as water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, and comfortable clothing for outdoor activities.

Stay Informed: Stay updated on weather conditions, road closures, and any park regulations or restrictions.

Embrace Flexibility: Leave room in your itinerary for unexpected detours or spontaneous stops along the way.

Following these tips will help ensure a seamless and memorable journey as you explore the stunning landscapes between Bozeman and West Yellowstone.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How long does it take to travel from Bozeman to West Yellowstone by car? A1: The travel time from Bozeman to West Yellowstone by car is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Q2: Are there any scenic routes to consider when driving from Bozeman to West Yellowstone? A2: Yes, the scenic route along Highway 191 offers breathtaking views of the Gallatin Canyon and the surrounding mountains.

Q3: Can I rent a car in Bozeman and drop it off in West Yellowstone? A3: Some car rental companies may allow one-way rentals, but it's essential to check with the specific rental company for availability and any additional fees.

Q4: Are there any guided tours that include stops at popular attractions between Bozeman and West Yellowstone? A4: Yes, several guided tours offer stops at popular attractions such as the Madison River, Hebgen Lake, and Earthquake Lake.

Q5: Can I use public transportation to visit Yellowstone National Park from Bozeman? A5: While public transportation options are limited, the Skyline Bus system operates a limited schedule between Bozeman and West Yellowstone, providing an affordable option.

Conclusion

Embarking on a journey from Bozeman to West Yellowstone is like stepping into a world of natural wonders and outdoor adventures. Whether you choose to rent a car, hop on a shuttle, join a guided tour, or utilize public transportation, each option offers its own unique advantages. By considering your preferences, budget, and travel plans, you can select the transportation option that best suits your needs. So pack your bags, embrace the wild, and get ready to explore the captivating landscapes that await you in West Yellowstone. Safe travels!

[katdvs]

This was requested by my friend @1lilspark. It's rated M. It's Lizzie and Ethan, based on what was supposed to happen on the reboot we'll never see. This is how I saw things playing out.

Here and Now, it's You and Me (1/2)

He was going to be a father, and it wasn’t to her child. He was going to be a husband, and he wouldn’t be hers. Those thoughts ruminated in her mind as she sat at the bar, taking slow sips of her Pinot Grigio. The sips were slow and short, really because she wasn’t enjoying it. Had she ever really enjoyed Pinot Grigio? Or had she led herself to believe she did due to what her ex-boyfriend wanted her to like?

Where had all of that led her? Back in her hometown. She left her job. Her boyfriend had cheated on her. Now she was sitting in some random Italian Brewhouse, Italian Craft. Gordo had picked it out for their meet up. A meet-up that secretly crushed her spirit, but still made her happy for her friend. She was a little upset that even though they still texted often, he hadn’t told her about his upcoming marriage or baby.

She looked at her wine glass, and then glanced at the happy hour menu. Cheese. Lizzie needed something filled with Cheese to sort out the feelings in her mind. Let her process everything that had happened. As she read through the options of appetizers, she saw one that gave her a moment of pause. Dreams Are Made of Bruschetta.

“Excuse me.” She called to the bartender, a younger male with dark skin. He turned and said nothing. He only smiled at her. “Could I get an order of this please.” She couldn’t bring herself to say it out loud. Though now she was certain she knew the bartender but wasn’t sure she could place from where.

He nodded as he typed the order in. He then pulled up a menu of beers that they personally brewed and pointed to one. It was called Isabella. “I think that would be better than the wine, thank you for the suggestion.”

He smiled again and started to pour the beer into a pint glass. “Here you go Lizzie.” He spoke softly before he went to help another patron at the bar.

Lanny. Matt’s childhood best friend, and partner in crime before Melina came into the picture.

If she was going to stick around town, she was going to have to get used to this. Running into people she grew up with. She was just thankful to know that Claire and Kate had left town. Claire is now working at a ski resort in Montana, at least according to Instagram. Kate had gone to DC, had a scandal with a Senator, now she was one of those blond talking heads, sitting in the so-called leg chair on cable news.

Her new drink sat in front of her, she took a sip, not expecting the notes of hazelnut and cinnamon that crossed her lips. She wasn’t sure what she should expect in all honesty. She was enjoying it, and it did make her think of her Italian look-a-like. What had been a wild, crazy summer.

The summer she and Gordo started dating.

Everything seemed possible after that trip to Rome.

Maybe she should go back. She couldn’t go alone though. She had been conned so terribly by Paolo. He never recovered from the scandal. She couldn’t lie that when she was feeling down about herself, and her life she might google him and discover he had tried his hand at the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars and had been voted off first. He had made attempts at several reality shows, a come back album, and it all failed.

Isabella, however, thrived without him. Every time she released a new album, Perfume, her memoir, she sent a copy to Lizzie. They arrived at her parents house each time. Part of Lizzie figured it was just tradition, she was basically on her PR list at this point. Though Lizzie never mentioned it, she didn’t bring it up. It wasn’t like she would go on TikTok and talk about the time she pretended to be an Italian Pop Song.

In all reality she was grateful that social media hadn’t been a thing that summer. When people posted video clips of her performance at the Colosseum, they usually spelled her name wrong. It didn’t come up when you did a google search on her personally. At least she had yet to explain in a job interview about it.

“Here you go Lizzie.” It wasn’t Lanny who placed the food in front of her. His skin Sunkissed, his hair short now, but still amazing. His voice sent a thrill through her body. “I always figured if you came in this is what you would order.”

“Ethan.” She was stunned. What was he doing here?

“I’m surprised you didn’t run after Gordo told you, his news.” Ethan spoke as he came out from behind the bar, taking the empty seat next to her.

Lizzie blinked several times, “Wait, how do you know about that?”

“He told me he was seeing you this afternoon.” Ethan nodded to Lanny who placed a beer in front of him. “I told him he should’ve told you months ago. But he never listens to reason.”

“I’m sorry, wait, you told Gordo months ago to tell me about what’s her face?”

Ethan nodded as he sat back in the stool, his eyes taking in the busy restaurant. “Yeah, my business partner can be an idiot sometimes. I think he really thought he could just drop you a wedding invitation in the mail.”

“Or a birth announcement.” Lizzie sighed as she brought a piece of toe bruschetta to her mouth, taking a tentative bite. The flavors bursting her mouth as she looked back to Ethan.

“Good right? I’m glad you like it. I mean it is named after your song.”

“Not my song.” She corrected.

“You did sing it on international television.” He reminded her before the music switched and the song that haunted her dreams.

She looked around a panic filling her body. Did people know? Would they be staring at her?

“Lizzie, it’s okay. We play it a couple of times a night. I ripped it off YouTube ages ago.” Ethan confessed before taking a sip of his beer. “Well actually Lanny did, from a copy Matt had sent him.”

“Ethan, I try to forget the whole Italian Pop Star stuff.” She confessed.

He cocked an eyebrow as he took her in, “Lizzie, you really still don’t get how amazing that was, right?”

“I guess not. I mean I got in so much trouble for it.”

“For the sneaking out on the school trip stuff.” He reminded her, “I mean even Kate covered for you.”

“Yeah, that was crazy. At least she and I got along for high school.”

“Probably helps that Miranda wasn’t around.” He paused, “That sounds bad. I mean if Miranda had come back to town after that trip to Mexico, I don’t think you and Kate would’ve stayed close.”

“Well college didn’t let us stay close.” Lizzie reminded him, “Wait, before you said that Gordo is your business partner, partner in what?”

“This, this is my place—well and Gordo’s. He’s a beer brewing genius. He created the Isabella.”

Lizzie took another sip. “It’s pretty good.”

“I’m sorry he blindsided you, especially after whatever had to have happened in New York to have you come home.”

“Heartbreak.” She took another bite, still amazed at the flavors.

“I hope you’ll be around town for a while. We should catch up and do more than talk about that summer in Rome.”

Lizzie tapped her nails on the bar top, “You know I hadn’t even thought much about that summer until I was in here. It inspired you in a way, didn’t it?”

“Yeah, part of why I went to culinary school after high school.” He shrugged. “I know everyone thought I would go to college on a sports scholarship.”

“So, you’re a chef?”

“Technically, yeah, I am. Is that a problem?”

Lizzie laughed to herself, “I came back to town because my chef boyfriend, was cheating on me. With my best friend.”

Ethan made a disgusted face, “How could anyone cheat on you Lizzie, you’re great.”

Lizzie shook her head, “I’m still the same Lizzie I was back in middle school. Goofy, klutzy—”

“Smart, kind, one of the sweetest friends that Gordo or I ever had.” He put his hand over hers. “Just because some stupid Chef in New York cheated on you doesn’t mean we’re all awful.”

“That’s how you saw me?”

“I still see you that way Lizzie.” Ethan pushed back a lock of her hair from her eyes, “I’ll be back. I must go check on some things in the kitchen. Please don’t leave without saying goodbye. Besides I know where you live.”

“I’m just staying with them for a little while.”

“Lizzie, it’s cool. I get it. I still lived with my parents until a few years ago.” Ethan confessed.

“You did?”

“Yeah, but now I’m in the apartment above this.” He shrugged, “My family isn’t far but I like being near my family. That’s another thing I always liked about you, how close you were, and are to your parents.”

“Thanks Ethan, I think I needed to hear that.”

“You’re welcome, I’ll be back.” He took her hand in his, bringing it to his lips for a sweet kiss.

What was happening? What was that sensation she was feeling? Had Ethan been flirting with her? No, he couldn’t have been.

She watched him walk towards the kitchen. He was a Chef though, and she wasn’t ready for another heartbreak after the last one, or the heartbreak of a dissolved dream. She couldn’t let the dream of Ethan Craft dissolve as well.

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“This is really nice.” Lizzie looked around at Ethan’s living room in the apartment above his establishment. She was honestly surprised at how well it was decorated. This wasn’t the crash pad she had imagined Ethan would be in if he was still single now. Though actually, the fact that he was still single was kind of surprising.

“Thank you.” He handed her a glass of ice water, “My sister helped, told me I had to make sure that my place felt like a real home.”

“That was sweet of her.” Lizzie wondered if she would do the same for Matt, who was still living with her parents, trying to be a content creator. Maybe she could help him with his recording space, maybe.

Ethan sat on the couch, watching as Lizzie sat next to him. “Until recently, I did think maybe it would be you and Gordo as end game.” He confessed.

Lizzie stopped herself from sipping the water, “Wait, really? You thought about stuff like that?”

Ethan shrugged, “I mean Gordo is one of my best friends, he’s my business partner after all. I was kind of jealous.”

“Of what?”

“The way you looked at him. No girl has ever looked at me like that.”

Lizzie put the water glass down on the coffee table, and looked at her middle and high school crush, “Ethan, I think almost every girl in our grade had a crush on you. Not to mention the grades behind us, and above us.”

Ethan tugged on his short sandy hair, “I didn’t know then how mythic I was.” He leaned forward, “I was just a guy who liked to skateboard, hadn’t really figured out what I liked outside of sports. I mean Lizzie, Water Polo, how did I ever get into that?”

Lizzie listened as he laughed, “I saw how the girls looked at you. You hung the moon as far as many of them were concerned. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of them were still dreaming about kissing Ethan Craft.” And perhaps doing more, they weren’t thirteen anymore after all.

“Anyways none of them looked at me the way you looked at Gordo.” Ethan leaned back on the couch, “besides, the girl I liked back then was taken.”

Lizzie tilted her head, “Who did you like back in school?” I will be judging you on the answer.

Ethan reached over, pushing the hair that had fallen in front of her eyes away, “Lizzie McGuire, you haven’t changed much deep down have you.”

“Maybe less butterfly clips.” She felt her body tighten at his touch. “Enough about me, who was the girl?”

“It was you, Lizzie.” Ethan smiled before he took his moment, letting his lips press against those of the girl he never thought he had a chance with.

Lizzie kissed him back, intoxicated with her dream come true, one she had long put to rest.

Ethan pulled her closer to him, not wanting to end the kiss, not wanting to let her go. This was possibly his one chance with Lizzie, she would probably be back in New York before his couch still smelled like her perfume.

Lizzie felt her body adjusting, she was straddling Ethan as they continued to kiss. I’m in Ethan’s lap! She couldn’t believe it as his hands moved under the back of her top. Ethan is touching me! Their lips broke apart, just long enough for each to start kissing different parts. Lizzie sucked in his earlobe as Ethan mapped his way along her neck.

We’re two consenting adults. We can kiss, we can touch, we can take off clothing if we want. Lizzie reminded herself as her hands fell on Ethan’s now bare chest.

She gasped in surprise when she felt his lips suckling on her nipple through the lace of her bra. Her fingers raked in his hair, as her body yearned for more. She couldn’t remember the last time anything felt this good. Had felt this exciting.

More clothes were gone, between kisses touches grew more intense. Things she had never thought Ethan would do; he was doing. Lizzie was gasping, her body needing more, she felt Ethan’s hands disappear for a moment, then the sound of a package opening.

She reached down, helping him roll the rubber down before helping to position him. She wanted him deep. She needed him deep in her.

Give her tonight.

Give her this fantasy she had never anticipated could happen.

Help her heal her heart.

Remind her that she was wanted.

“You feel so fucking good.” Ethan breathed into her ear.

Lizzie kept her eyes closed, “It’s so good.” She moaned, lost for more words. It was more fulfilling that she had felt in a long-time during sex.

Ethan held her as he moved, slowly at first, savoring it for his own selfish needs. He didn’t want to rush anything with Lizzie.

“I won’t break” she told him as she held onto him, “fuck me harder.”

Ethan kissed her in response as he picked up the pace he had set, giving her what she requested until she started crying out in pleasure. Ethan pulled her down on him, pushing himself in as deep as possible as they both climaxed.

Neither spoke for several minutes. Lizzie stayed in his lap, he was still inside her until she could breathe normally and moved to sit next to him. Ignoring the panic growing inside of her.

#

Lizzie woke to someone pounding on the door, yelling at Ethan. She could smell fresh baked bread being baked down in the restaurant kitchen. She sat up in the bed, she was alone, but the spot next to her was warm. She wore one of his old water polo shirts. How did he get into that of all sports.

“God Ethan, you knew you would have Sadie this morning.” The voice was angry and that told Lizzie to stay put in bed. But something about it was familiar.

“And you’re three hours early.” Ethan replied to the woman. “It’s eight am, you were supposed to be here at eleven, per the custody agreement.”

“I must work. How else am I supposed to make money to support your child.” She threw back at him.

Ethan sighed, “I’m sorry I didn’t turn out to be the rich sugar daddy you were hoping for. Just like you were hoping for in middle school.”

Lizzie froze as she listened, waiting, what did that have to do with anything. Also, who was Sadie? Wait, did Ethan have a child?

She started searching for her clothes, she found most of them.

“Oh, please throw that assignment in my face. We were what in the seventh grade?”

Lizzie knew now who it was arguing with Ethan from the other room. She saw the small bag she had brought with her when she met up with Gordo.

“Miranda, I’m sorry. I’ll always be sorry that I couldn’t be your forever.” Ethan meant that he truly had. He had given it a real try with Miranda when they got together after college. He had loved her, he wouldn’t have married her otherwise, let alone had a daughter together.

“Who is she? Are you just picking up randoms at the bar? Is this what you subject Sadie too?” Miranda held the glass Lizzie had been drinking from the night before, her peach lipstick having left a mark.

Lizzie had put enough pieces together to decide not to hide. “I’m not sure you should call me random.”

Ethan looked as Lizzie came into the room, dressed in the clothes she had worn the night before. Her hair in a messy bun, but it looked purposeful. “Lizzie, you don’t have to go.”

“I do, I actually have to meet up with my mom.” She looked at her conquest from the night before, “Ethan, thank you. You were great at listening to everything.”

“Lizzie?” Miranda’s mouth hung open.

“Hey Miranda, I didn’t know you were back in town.” It was the most honest response Lizzie could give right now as she made her way to the door. “Maybe we can catch up before I go back to New York.”

Ethan felt his whole body go heavy; he was right Lizzie was leaving soon again.

“How could you sleep with my ex-husband?” Miranda stared at Lizzie who was close to the door, two maybe three steps from escaping.

Lizzie straightened her body, long ago she might have shrunk at Miranda’s accusations to keep the peace, but that part of Lizzie had long since left. “What did or didn’t happen between Ethan and I, is between us. I had no idea you were back in down, let alone you and Ethan had been married. You didn’t come up in our conversation.”

“You always were a terrible friend.” Miranda glared at her.

“Ethan,” Lizzie felt her heart racing as she ignored the accusation, “We’ll talk soon. Miranda, we’re not the same girls that were best friends in the eighth grade. I’m sorry about that.”

“Just go, I’m surprised you didn’t try to bed Gordo.”

“Miranda!” Ethan’s tone was warning. “Lizzie, I’m here anytime you need to talk.”

“Thank you.” She gave him a small nod and left the apartment. Sitting outside was a girl, about ten years old. She was reading something on a tablet.

“Mom is always fighting with Dad, it’s not you.” The girl didn’t look up.

“That’s good to know.” Lizzie walked down the steps; she could smell the California air. So different from New York.

She got in her rental car, sitting for a minute as she went through the checklist in her mind about what she needed to do, and had accomplished. Even with the downer that was Ethan’s ex-wife, her ex-best friend showing up the morning after, Lizzie did do Ethan twice, it had been very, very nice.

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