Aspens are turning gold and umber, nights are longer, and days feel crisper. Summer is overbut dont put away your tent and sleeping bag just yet. The warm days and cool nights of autumn are just right for a camping…
Spring weekend
Rain makes my garden bloom. I know “spring” means something different in other parts of the country. To you, it might mean sunshine and daffodils. I might be short sleeves and bouncy skirts. But here in Montana, it means cool…
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Henry is cranking out these hot springs videos! And they are awesome. If you started singing “Everything is Awesome,” then you and I are connected at a cellular level. We spent a few days at Elkhorn over New Years. There was…
Nordic Ski Trails in Montana
Cross-Country Ski Trails in Montana At Homestake Lodge, east of Butte, skiers kick, glide and skate over nearly 40 kilometers of groomed trails. School groups don skis for the first time, womens groups hone their skills on skate skis and…
Mini-roadtrip to explore Montana State Parks in fall
Elk are bugling, school kids are back to the classroom, and life is returning to non-summer normalcy. But it doesnt have to. In September, we try to squeeze in at least one more camping trip, one more hiking and roasting…
Backpacking the Yellowstone River Trail
Scroll to the bottom to find details on planning your own Yellowstone River Trail trip. Or check out my other website – YellowstoneTrips.com – and I’ll plan your trip for you! The latest High Country News has an article titled,…
Sugar, slopes, sanctuary satisfy Red Lodge visitors
Nestled at the base of some of Montanas highest peaks, Red Lodge is a mountain town with lots of culture and history. From Red Lodges historic downtown to the Abasroka-Beartooth Wilderness, art and Western tradition mingle, and there is plenty…
Field Trip Friday: Alpaca Shearing
Our friends at Rusted Moon Alpacas invited us their beautiful farm in the Paradise Valley to help shear their alpacas. I wasn’t handed the clippers or anything, but I did get to help pull the blanket (fleece) off and wrap…
Spring hike to Pine Creek Falls
Taking turns on Slide Rock. Umbrella hiking. Glacier lily Hiking buddies: Anders and Kale Finn in front. Pine Creek Falls Finn drinks from the river with our new Life Straw. More to come on that… The rivers are high and…
Field Trip Friday: Lewis and Clark Caverns
On Fridays, I (sometimes) post about our field trips exploring near home. Pack a lunch and hop in the car– here’s what you need to know to plan your own field trip. Montanas first state park is a showstopper. Stalactites,…
