Montana Moonlight Madness – wheres the moon on Flathead Lake?
Dont get me wrong – Im as cranked for a boat ride on Flathead Lake of Montana as the next guy. Theres just nothing quite as relaxing, mellow and laid back as piling onto a party barge pontoon boat and setting out to cruise the lake, especially if there are enough brews and some good eats to fill out the boat trip agenda.
It just didnt occur to me as we set sail that hot summer afternoon in August, departing the Dayton, Montana bay that we were in for an extended journey in search of the moon – of all things! Oh sure, Captain Ron at the helm, had talked about the moon rising over the lake, how awesome the scene would be, especially since it would make its grand appearance rising over the Mission Mountains to the east of the lake. We thought he was kidding since the moon wasnt even scheduled until 11:30 or so that night.
The party boat rides are always a kick, sitting back in boat seats, beer and a piece of chicken in hand, cruising the nearby bays. As a family gathering on the water, the talk is light, and the sunshine generally splendid, as we enjoy the amazing vistas...