The outfitters of Southwest Montana offer a wide variety of amenities, from full service lodges to day trips, we have it all. Our guides offer travel information, equipment rentals, lessons, and tours. Whether you are looking to wade into the river, cast a line while floating, looking for a solo vacation or a place to … Read more
“I fish because I love to; because I love the environs that trout are found, which are invariably beautiful, and hate the environs where crowds of people are found, which are invariably ugly … because in a world where most men spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless … Read more
Butte hosts one of the largest FREE music festivals in the Northwest: The Montana Folk Festival. This festival, starting in 2008, has become a Montana tradition that draws thousands to the region. Join us next weekend – July 13-15, 2018 under the headframes in Historic Uptown Butte for a weekend of good company, great food, … Read more
About five years ago, Helena Montana was name one of the International Mountain Biking Association’s official Ride Centers. Since then, the mountain biking in Helena has only gotten better. Only 39 cities currently hold Ride Center status, which requires not just extensive, high quality trails for all levels, but also that the trails are “embraced … Read more
The trouble with farmers markets is that they feature stunningly beautiful, fresh, locally grown produce. And before you say “oh, he’s just being ironic, calling that a problem”, let me assure you that I am not. You see, the problem with local produce is that it is beautiful and fresh, and you are very likely … Read more
As you drive through Southwest Montana, winding your way from Yellowstone to Glacier, you might just find your car parking in front of one of Southwest Montana’s delectable old-fashioned candy shops (cars have a funny way of pulling up in front of candy shops—at least ours does). These candy shops are nuggets of sweetness scattered … Read more
So you have decided to make the trek from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park, which as we suggested in the blog Ode to the Road (Trip) is one of the most popular summer traditions for both Montana residents and visitors to the Treasure State. Now the only question is: what stops will you … Read more
This blog was first posted in honor of the coming centennial of the National Parks Service. Today, we post it as a reminder of the adventure that lies between the parks. The bloggers at Southwest Montana sat down with Montana residents to compile their favorite memories of visiting Montana’s National Parks. During the conversation, it … Read more
The time has come to start planning one of the best Montana summer traditions: visiting both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. If you don’t feel like hopping onto your private jet and zooming from one park to the other, then you’re going to need to participate in another great Montana tradition: planning a road trip. … Read more
As you wind your way through the surprising sculptures in the Sculptures in the Wild complex outside of Lincoln, Montana, you feel just a bit like you are wandering through some ancient, megalithic site. Built using local materials–both natural and industrial–the sculptures on this 26 acre plot of pine forest play with the environment, creating … Read more