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This photo is so cheesy, but luckily I love cheese. Life is short, so smile, even if it looks ridiculous in pictures.

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Brown is my favorite color. (at Beaverhead River)

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Fishing Report 5/20-Beaverhead River

Most experienced anglers in Montana can be found taking a brief respite from their fishing during this time of the year due to high water from runoff. However, if you are dedicated enough, clear water is available and fish can still be caught, you just have to know where to look. Fortunately for me, after receiving some inside information from Will here at Explore, I was lucky enough to be…

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#Beaverhead River

In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition intended to travel up Beaverhead River because of a rock formation recognized by Sacajawea, pictured here in 1871. Upon their arrival however, the explorers found that the sign directing their path had been cut down by a beaver. They were instead forced to head up the Big Hole, which had swifter currents, ultimately swamping two of their canoes.

Today, Beaverhead Rock is located in southwest Montana and is an angler's paradise for trout fishing. The location is also on the US National Register of Historic Places, which is administered by the National Park Service. We are celebrating their 100th Anniversary all month with historic records!

Image: "The overland stage road between Ogden and Helena crossing the Beaver Head River at Point of Rocks ... by means of a plank bridge," By Jackson, 1871.