Roscoe, MT – Where Dreams Come True

Last weekend, John, Tim, and I took advantage of an in-service day at the High School and took a drive to Roscoe, MT (pop. 50) to visit the dorm’s own Marilyn Caruso. Along the way we stopped in Billings and outside of Columbus to visit her beloved racehorses. Marilyn lives on a ranch right along the East Rosebud River with beautiful views of the Beartooth Mountains. Her house and land look like they are straight out of “Montana Living” magazine. In the backyard, a tree fell across the river, naturally creating a pool that apparently is home to some of the best trout fishing around. The front yard is home to probably the most unique fleet of vehicles that a civilian can own – the Hagglunds. The Hagglund is a Swiss-made, amphibious, military vehicle that seems to defy the laws of physics and effortlessly dominates nature. Bill, Marilyn’s long-time partner (and now fiancé) took us for a ride – across a river bank, through the river, and up the surprisingly steep hill behind her house. Impressively, the Hagglund takes out saplings with ease, yet leaves less of a footprint than a person. Bill customizes these vehicles and he passionately explained his plans to make them “a little more sporty.” The whole experience blew our minds. I was giggling uncontrollably.
Marilyn and Bill were wonderful to us. They treated us to dinner and we saw the sights of Roscoe. We definitely plan on returning this summer and beyond…