Gates of the Mountains Wilderness - Helena, Montana - Landmark Bandana

This scientifically illustrated bandana was inspired by the flora and fauna that thrive around the beautiful Gates of the Mountains Wilderness near Helena, Montana. This bandana serves as your field guide for wildlife in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and is the perfect way to carry the essence of a place with you wherever you go.

In 1805, as Lewis and Clark navigated the Missouri River, they came upon a dramatic canyon and wrote of it: “This is a place worthy of the gates of the world.”  Here, the river threads between towering limestone cliffs, a landscape as wild and enduring as the expedition that first charted it. Bald Eagles wheel overhead while Golden Currant and Bittersweet Nightshade twist along the sunlit banks. Wild Bergamot and Great Blanketflower bloom in meadowed pockets, and Lewis’ Mock Orange scents the air. Oneflower Kelseya clings to sheer rock faces, while Mule Deer graze quietly, and North American River Otters slip beneath the sparkling water, where Rainbow Trout flash like silver sparks. Old World Swallowtail Butterflies drift lazily through the air, delicate reminders of this timeless wilderness.

This Gates of the Mountains Wilderness bandana captures the enduring wild heart of one of Montana’s most storied landscapes.

DETAILS:

Hand illustrated with location-specific flora and fauna by Mandy Mohler of Field Guide Designs.

Printed with water-based ink, cut, sewn, and packaged overseas.

Designed in Montana, United States of America.

100% Cotton

23" x 23"

Featured Species:

• Bald Eagle
• Bittersweet Nightshade
• Golden Currant
• Great Blanketflower
• Lewis' Mock Orange
• Mule Deer
• North American River Otter
• Old World Swallowtail Butterfly
• Oneflower Kelseya
• Rainbow Trout
• Wild Bergamot