John Steinbeck said, “I am in love with Montana. For other states, I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love, and it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.”
We couldn’t agree more. Montana is home and travel for us. We love nesting in our chosen town at the Original Gateway to Yellowstone National Park. And we love traversing the state–climbing mountains, floating rivers, wandering through small towns and large ones (by Montana standards), and getting to know the people that, combined with an astounding landscape, make this state great.
Montana is bigger than many of the countries we visit, so there is a lot to see here.
How to rent a Forest Service cabin and what you need to think about when choosing a cabin to rent. I will share reviews of some of my favorite Montana cabins and a few private cabins and yurts, and how to make a hut-to-hut type trip using Forest Service cabins.
How can you see wild horses in Montana or Wyoming? A trip with Pryor Wild ensures a fascinating visit with people who love the wild mustangs.
Expert local recommendations for fun things to see and do during your visit to Billings, Montana, including outdoor activities, food and drink, museums, and active indoor activities.
Planning a trip to Glacier National Park? You’ll find things to do in Glacier National Park, the best hotels in Glacier National Park, and more, from an expert!
The complete guide to planning your Montana vacations: things to do in Montana for families, where to stay in Montana, Montana road trip itineraries, and a city guide.
A few summers ago, my family and I spent a weekend in Butte during the National Folk Festival. The National Folk Festival moves locations every two years, but now we can enjoy the Montana Folk Festival in Butte annually. Besides enjoying the music, crafts and activities, it gave us a chance to explore Butte. Turns …
We went looking for wild horses at the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center and Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range in Montana and Wyoming. Plan your own trip with details on finding wild horses, wild horse visitor center, and other things to do in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) spent more time in Montana than any other state. You can visit Montana Lewis and Clark sites today, including Lewis and Clark Caverns, the Great Falls of the Missouri, and Pompey’s Pillar. See an actual Lewis and Clark campsite and William Clark’s signature on a rock. Find out how to visit all the Lewis and Clark sites in Montana in this article.
The definitive guide to hot springs in Montana. We’ve listed all the Montana hot spring resorts and undeveloped hot springs in Montana. Plus, how to get there, where to stay, rates, hours, and what to expect.
WINTER DOESN’T MEAN THAT ROAD TRIP SEASON IS OVER; it just means you have to take a little extra time on the road. And isn’t that the point? Last February, I ventured into Western Montana to cross-country ski and soak in hot springs with my husband, Henry, and our two boys, Anders, 8, and Finn, 6. …
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