Here are a few more pics showing an overview of the location and a closer view of the young goat ...
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| The location is near Quake Lake in Southwest Montana |
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| Mountain Goats along US 287 in Montana near Yellowstone National Park |
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| Closer view of the little Mountain Goat |
The Mountain Goat was the mascot of the Great Northern Railroad and appeared in their logo as seen on the antique brochure below ...
The Great Northern was one of three northern-route transcontinental railroads that provided travel to the western part of the USA. The other two were Northern Pacific Railroad and The Milwaukee Road. Some of the GN and NP lines are being used today by the BNSF ... Burlington Northern Santa Fe ... and the Milwaukee Road was abandoned in the 1980s.
Thank you for stopping by John's Island.
Great shots! Are these the same species of mountain goats we have in our own Mt. Baker wilderness? They look a bit different, but they are thrilling nevertheless. You are the first railroad buff I've met, and I've learned a great deal about such things from you already. I look forward to learning more. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are much different from the ones we saw in Arizona, and I do say they are much more beautiful. Always enjoy your railroad memoriabilia.
ReplyDeleteThose mountain goats are so pretty. I bet their nice thick white coat keeps them nice and warm in the winter.
ReplyDeleteThe Mountain Goats are such a good looking animal.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a sighting!
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