I lost my wonderful beagle, Snapper, the day this was shot. Lake McDonald in Glacier Park, MT. 

Lake McDonald, Glacier Park, MT the day I lost Snapper on March 12, 2006. 

Glacier Park, MT later winter. It was a rare beautiful day. Very nice in the sun. 

Late winter time at the middle fork, Glacier Park, MT. 

My friend Ashlee was kind enough to model for some spec ads. Here, she's doing her stuff for a local furniture store here in Whitefish, MT. 

Comet having 7 puppies bought in some nice cash. $1,250 to be exact. The puppy I am holding here is the last remaining puppy at this time. This puppy went shortly after this photo was taken. All the puppies were awesome pups. They were all beautiful, smart, and well-manner. I'm sure they would make great pets. I just hope that they all had good home. Sometime, I would lay in bed at night wondering if they were well. Whitefish, MT. 

These brave souls are about to take the traditional Penguin Plunge into the chilling water of Whitefish Lake. More than a hundred people of all ages took the plunge during this event. Whitefish, MT. 

Those who take that traditional plunge into the freezing cold winter water of Whitefish lake, they immediately jump into a convienent hot tub before they are given a towel and warm clothes. In the background, one can see the frozen portion of Whitefish Lake. Whitefish, MT. 

These colorful characters are the official Penguins of the Penguin Plunge that takes place on the frozen portion of Whitefish Lake during the Annual Winter Carnival. Whitefish MT. 

After getting beeded by this beautiful Winter Carnival Viking Queen, I was then given a traditional kiss. Whitefish Lake during the Penguin Plunge, Whitefish MT. 

The Winter Carnival has many colorful characters. This is one of the many Yeties relieving himself at the Great Northern Bar & Grill. He was covered with silly string which I help removed off of him. If you look closely, you can see some of the substance hanging off his back. Whitefish, MT. 

This is the Winter Carnival parade viewed from the balcony of the Bulldog Saloon on Central Ave. in downtown Whitefish. In the background, is Big Mountain. Because I work for the local newspaper, I am able to go any where I wanted to. Working for the newspaper does have its benefits. 

Dogsled dog at the Winter Carnival in downtown Whitefish during the Winter Carnival Parade. These dogs were very gentle and they allowed everyone to pet them while their heads were sticking out of the port holes of their mobile dog house. 

Me standing on the frozen part of Whitefish Lake during the Penguin Plunge on the first day of the Winter Carnival. This is my firsr time ever being on a frozen lake. Whitefish, MT. 

These are Viking Queens of the Winter Carnival. They go around handing beeds and kisses to everyone. Whitefish, MT. 

This sled dog is ready to go. It patiently waits while the driver continues prep-ing the team and sled. Notice the lite-blue left eye. Whitefish MT. 

A driver hooking up his team of dogs before going on a twelve mile sled ride. Whitefish MT. 

These dogsleding dogs are anixously waiting for their driver to finish prep-ing the team and sled for a twelve mile dogsleding tour. The whole time this is happening, the dogs are constantly barking. Whitefish MT.  

A Great Northern train engine waits at the train depot in downtown Whitefish for its next run that will never come. In the background are the heavily snow covered ski runs on Big Mountain. Whitefish MT.  

Dog sleds come to Whitefish MT...by way of a truck? While the owner is inside the Great Northern Bar & Grill no doubt drinking a few cold ones, the dogs check out the view of downtown Whitefish from the comfort of their transportation. Notice the two sleds on top of the dog cabin.