Opportunity Knocked in Yellowstone: How an Idaho Farm Boy Became a Builder and Advocate of West Yellowstone, Montana with 2022 and 2026 Epilogues - Paperback

by Clyde G. Seely (Author)

Growing up on a small family farm in the shadows of Yellowstone National Park, Clyde Glen Seely learned the importance of hard work, strong family ties and making the best of any circumstance. His first childhood responsibility was feeding bum lambs on the farm in Twin Groves, Idaho.Then opportunity knocked.Follow Clyde's first-hand experiences as he relives the conflicts, challenges, and successes that transformed the young farm boy into a successful businessman who helped influence the future of West Yellowstone, Montana. Whether it was increasing tourism with the Painted Buffalo project, leading the massive effort of fighting the 1988 fires of Yellowstone, keeping public winter access open to Yellowstone, or a variety of community improvements, Clyde's innovative solutions, optimism and faith helped to change the course of this region.Like a pebble tossed in a pond causes ripples to spread across the entire surface, key people have had a positive influence on Clyde's life. He has cast his own pebbles, as he has strived to make life better for others who pause to know him or the great town of West Yellowstone.2022 EpilogueIncludes happenings since 2016 and the things of Clyde's soul in the twilight of his life. Now with 2022 and 2026 Epilogues, Epilogues include the things of his soul in the twilight of his life. From here to eternity.