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Wow! What a beautiful week coming up for this area!

Date Released: 2019-03-12 The first grizzly bear sighting of 2019 occurred in Yellowstone National Park just days ago. On Friday, March 8, visitors observed a large grizzly bear between Canyon Village and Fishing Bridge. Additionally, grizzly tracks were reported between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction on Monday, March 11.

After today, we’ll have some hints of spring! As a reminder, before you hit the hay tonight, spring those clocks forward one hour!

It’s been a pretty good winter for snow... a bit strange with temperatures all over the place and recent high winds, that always bring new challenges. But, spring is right around the corner and it’s time to get a start on the busy summer season. Plowing in certain areas in YNP is already underway. Soon, we will be stocking our store shelves with all sorts of new products... products like custom T-shirts and etched glassware, made right here in Silver Gate, over these long, cold winter days and nights. Hey! And daylight saving time Starr’s this Sunday! Can you believe it?

Dropped to 29 below this morning, but a warming trend is coming this week. Maybe this was the last cold streak, for this winter.

We might have a couple more days of this stuff!

SNOW CONTEST WINNER! This was the most difficult and disappointing contest, to date. Our two feet or more of snow, went and stayed to the north. Watching local meteorologists, explain what happened, was a head shaker. If we had known better what these series of storms were going to do, we would have extended this contest out to this Friday... they are trying to predict that we still have two feet coming by Friday. We have serious doubts. So, with all the high winds, this was beyond difficult to measure. In the past, what we did, was take multiple measurements and average out the best we could, for each day. Believe it or not, our grand total of snow for this contest, is only........... 7.875”. Quite the let down, huh? Thanks for playing along. Maybe next time, it will be more exciting for us... and for all of you. By scrolling through all the guesses, the best that we can determine, the winning guess is 8.2”, made by Celine Frick. If anyone sees anything different than that, let us know.

For those that travel this route or plan on being in the park, tomorrow.

Much of the major snowfall has missed us, but the winds have been crazy! Seems most of these storms are staying to the north of us. That’s not good for those who guessed high numbers in our snow contest. We always warn everyone, no matter what they try to predict for us, it’s rarely accurate.

They still claim significant snow is coming!

Looking good!

Keep those snow contest guesses coming. No more guesses will be allowed past Noon, Saturday, when the contest begins. See our page for details and where to post your guess. You will win a prize, if you are the winner!

Let’s do this! By request, from many of you, it’s back for the first time this winter! SNOW CONTEST! For those of you that have followed us for so many years, know that when a good storm or series of storms are predicted, we love to have a contest, to guess how many inches will fall in a certain time frame. This contest will start at Noon on Saturday and the last measurement will be taken at 8:00 AM Tuesday morning. We will take measurements at least twice a day, clearing the snow collection area, each time for a fresh start. We will add each measurement for a running total. Get specific with your guess, like 11.25”, etc. Try not to duplicate your guess with someone else. Post your guess for the snow total below in the comments. Only one guess is allowed. Look at various weather sites for zip code 59081, Silver Gate, Montana to see the forecast. As always, it could be much more or less than their predictions. This area is very hard to predict for any weather, let alone snowfall. This is all for fun, but the winner, whoever is closest, over or under, will win a prize from our store. If you have any questions, let us know. Ready, set, GO! We forgot to add, that no more guesses will be allowed, after Noon, MST, Saturday, when this contest begins.

Brrrrrrrrr.... 25 below this morning. Snow is on the way. How much? Depending on what site you look at, it could be a foot or even much more. It’s a wait and see kind of winter.

It is a beautiful, crisp, clear, moonlit, winter night, here in Silver Gate, Montana.

In the last week or so, we’ve probably picked up a foot or more of new snow. Nothing to brag about, but it did cover up a lot of the older, nasty looking snow. They called for one inch today, and four inches dropped. You just never know, no matter what the weatherman calls for. Never the less, it’s very pretty up here, right now!

Happy Valentines Day, from Silver Gate, Montana!

Up to 20” of new snow? Considering we only got 1” last night when they predicted 5”, we will wait and see how this turns out.

20 degrees below this morning... brrrrr... but supposed to warm up a bit for the next week. A bit of snow in the forecast, here and there, but nothing major in the near future.

Nothing but snowflakes in the forecast, over the next few days. They can't decide how much, but one way or another, we will see new snow for our area. YEAH!

THE LAST ONE! We are as serious as Santa... there will be no more auctions for one of Cheryl's handmade Christmas ornaments, from this season. This one is named, "A Classic Christmas." Cheryl uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a circular form, then oven baked to harden. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by glittering snow. This ornament features all the classic Christmas memories, from a much simpler time. An old fashioned sled, Mrs. and Mr. snowman and two children, dressed in vintage winter clothing. This is the largest ornament from this year... measuring 6" tall and wide and over 2" from front to back. Hours and hours of time goes into each and every ornament. These are unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section below, until Noon, MST, Christmas Eve day, December 24th. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of a modest $25.00? This is it... the last one! Thank you all for another very successful and fun season... and we wish a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

This is a quick one! Only 24 hours of bidding. One of the last two handmade Christmas ornaments for the season. This one is named, "Reindeer Flight Practice Zone." Cheryl uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a circular form, then oven baked to harden. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by glittering snow. This ornament features one of Santa's reindeer, getting in some last minute practice on his takeoff. As you can imagine, hours and hours of time goes into every ornament. Each one unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section below, until 7:30 PM, MST, Friday night, December 21st. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $25.00? Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Here we go! One of the last three handmade Christmas ornaments for the season. This one is appropriately named, "Beary Christmas." Cheryl uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a circular form, then oven baked to harden. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by glittering snow. This ornament features a Christmas Bear, wearing a wreath around his neck... just hanging out in the woods. Santa obviously left him a couple of sweet candy canes, while making his Christmas Eve rounds. As you can imagine, hours and hours of time goes into every ornament. Each one unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section below, until 7:00 PM, MST, Thursday night, December 20th. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $50.00? Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Unfortunately, we are down to our last two handmade Christmas ornaments for the 2018 season. This one is appropriately named, "A Log Cabin Christmas." As you can guess, this is an all-time favorite for Cheryl. She used colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a short tin can, then oven baked to harden. Notice the wood grain look around the outside? That is all multi-colored polymer clay that is rolled and layered to obtain that realistic wood appearance. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by glittering snow. This ornament also features glow in the dark snow on the roof of the log cabin, surrounding trees and mountains. It's a very cool scene, when you turn off the lights. A small Santa, snowman and spotted deer with a couple pine trees, fills the front section. The outside edge is decorated with Christmas holly and more snow. As you can imagine, hours and hours of time goes into every ornament. Each one unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section below, until 7:00 PM, MST, Wednesday, December 12th. That way, you have plenty of time to bid on this special ornament. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $50.00? Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Our fifth in a line of many handmade Christmas ornaments for the 2018 season, is "Christmas Deer", (with a sleigh full of presents.) Cheryl uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a thin glass ball, oven baked to harden and then the glass is carefully broken away to form this unique shell. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by glittering snow. This ornament features a Christmas deer, sporting a Christmas wreath around his neck. Behind, is a sleigh full of colorful presents... and a few more in the snow. Hours and hours of time goes into every ornament. Each one unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section, until 7:00 PM, MST, Saturday, December 8th. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Many more ornaments will be auctioned off from now until Christmas. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $25? Thank you!

Our fourth handmade Christmas ornament for the 2018 season, is "Welcome to the North Pole". This is a big one, measuring 5" across and high, 3" deep. One of Cheryl's favorites! She uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a loop, then oven baked to harden. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by snow. This ornament features two of Santa's Elves, welcoming you to the North Pole. We know that the background is hard to see, but it's a vision of what the North Pole might look like... and it glows in the dark! Hours and hours of time goes into every ornament. Each one unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section, until 7:00 PM, MST, this Tuesday, December 4th. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Many more ornaments will be auctioned off from now until Christmas. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $25? Thank you!

Our third in a line of many handmade Christmas ornaments for the 2018 season, is "Santa's Workshop". Cheryl uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a thin glass ball, oven baked to harden and then the glass is carefully broken away to form this unique shell. A winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by snow. This ornament features Santa putting the finishing touches on one of his toys... a small Teddy Bear... sourrounded by wrapped presents, a toy drum, a sled and more. Hours and hours of time goes into every ornament. Each one unique and a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority Mail. We will take bids in the comment section, until 6:00 PM, MST, this Sunday, December 2nd. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Many more ornaments will be auctioned off from now until Christmas. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $25? Thank you!

Are you ready? It's time for our annual hand made Christmas ornament auction to begin! Our first of the season is "Building a Snowman". Cheryl uses colored polymer clay that is wrapped around a thin glass ball, baked and then the glass is carefully broken away to form this unique shell. Then, a winter scene is meticulously placed inside, surrounded by snow. This ornament features a boy and his dog, building the perfect snowman in the woods, with a wooden sled in the front. Hours of time goes into each ornament. Each one unique and a one of a kind keepsake. Shipping will be the actual cost through USPS Priority mail. We will take bids in the comment section, until 8:00 PM, MST, Monday, November 26th. At that time, the highest bidder wins. Many more ornaments will be auctioned off from now until Christmas. Payment can be made by check or through PayPal. Happy bidding and good luck! Can we have an opening bid of $25?

The last light, after a cold, yet beautiful November day, on Republic Peak.

Last night, as Tom was preparing to turn in, the four cats scrambled in all directions and the two dogs ran to the front picture window and listened with composure... not too excited or too concerned. Once Tom heard the eerie sound, he knew exactly what it was. He grabbed his camera with a long lens, turned on the flood lights and stepped outside. Some people have heard this wildlife call or scream, not knowing what is was... and many more have never heard it. Once winter hits and the snow is on the ground, the foxes become more active... and vocal. Even though he has filmed this activity in the past, it's very hard to actually catch one calling, at night, under the lights. Luckily, this fox was a local... not too spooky and not too friendly. But, he did offer a few moments of fame, as he stepped out of the darkness, whistled through his nose, (that you should hear if you turn up the volume), then offered a few mild calls. As winter progresses and the mating season nears, these calls and screams are much more intense and can be heard for miles, echoing off the surrounding mountains. Are these warnings to others or a call to a mate? Wildlife experts, aren't sure.