Billings, Montana

On Tuesday we drove about 350 miles eastward on Interstate 90 to the town of Billings, MT. It was our first drive on an interstate in quite some time. I like the two lane roads better!

Billings is another nice town and we found another nice campground on the edge of town. The outstanding geological feature of Billings is the ridge that borders the north side of the community. There is a two-mile long biking/walking trail on the ridge, called the Black Otter Trail, that borders the airport. We explored that and enjoyed the walk and the views.

Outlook from Black Otter Trail

Billings

Billings from the Black Otter Trail

has a population of about 90 thousand and has a river that runs on the eastern edge of the town. The paved, 6.5 mile-long, Dutcher Trail runs down from the ridge and along the river. That trail was a great place for longer jogs.

From the ridge we had a good view of the brand new Dehler Park,

Dehler Park from the Black Otter Trail

which is home to the Billings Mustangs. The Mustangs play in the Pioneer League, the same league as the Missoula Osprey. My visit wouldn't be complete without taking in a game. I failed on my first attempt when the game was sold out, but got a great seat behind the plate for Sunday's game with the Olem Owls. The park holds about 3000 and is a nice place to see a game.

Dehler Park and the Mustangs

The Mustangs won to hold on to first place in their division.

The Ridge from Dehler Park

Arnie enjoyed his visit to Billings and had a chance for several hikes along the trails and rivers. Because of the warm weather that we have been experiencing we sometimes have been forced to leave him behind in the See Ya. He isn't usually very happy about this, but makes due with one or more of his stuffed companions.

Arnie and His Duck

It's time to move to the east again. This time it is on to Spearfish, SD and a makeup half marathon.

Jul 20, 2008

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