The Most Beautiful Drive in America: The Beartooth Highway, Montana

Come with me in the latest Rock Record to explore the geologic story of "The Most Beautiful Drive in America" - the Beartooth Highway!
Learn about the highway's rich history, from Native American lands to gold rush boom towns. See why this All-American Road is a must-do detour on your way to Yellowstone National Park this summer!
Whether you're a geology enthusiast, road trip lover, or nature admirer, this video showcases why the Beartooth Highway deserves its reputation as one of America's most scenic drives. Join us for an unforgettable journey through time and terrain on the "Highway to the Sky."
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - The Beartooth Highway
03:11 - Red Lodge, Montana
04:11 - Geology Overview
05:00 - Rock Creek Vista & Glacial Valleys
06:33 - Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area
07:27 - Absaroka & Beartooth Mountains
08:42 - Geology of Beartooth Butte
11:45 - Pilot & Index Peak Overlook
13:24 - Cooke City, Montana
13:52 - Thank you for watching!

[@TwentyWonmile]

Very nicely presented. Love the beautiful scenery and the ride!...I know the SSR well.

[@minelifemediallc]

Thank you so much for the kind words! The SSR is fun do drive for sure, just wish it had more room for my cameras! 🤣

[@kaboom4679]

I will unfortunately have to be satisfied with the Blue Ridge Parkway , at least for the foreseeable future .

[@minelifemediallc]

Seems like a suitable substitute for sure!! 🙌

[@kaboom4679]

It is hard to beat . I recall 40+ years ago when the road cuts were far less vegetated and still very raw . The section from Asheville through Spruce Pine was even more phenomenal then . " Ooohh , another pegmatite , ooohh , another pegmatite , ooohhhh ... " .