The Seattle-ites might be freaking out about the presence of winter, but in Southwest Montana we know there’s nothing better than some fresh snow (sorry Western Washingtonians, a shameless joke at your expense). Fresh snow means more skiing, more snowmobiling, and – as long as you wear the right clothes and drive carefully – more … Read more
In the heart of the expansive Beaverhead Valley, Dillon is an outdoor-er’s paradise, and not just because it is home to Montana’s only Patagonia Outlet Store. Dillon is primarily know as a hot spot for fisherpeople, but it is equally active in the winter, when the cold weather and heavy snow open up new possibilities. … Read more
You know what gets very little attention on this blog? Movies. We spend all of our time recommending outdoor adventures, amazing live performances, places to eat, breweries to visit, and ghost towns to haunt, but we sped remarkably little time discussing to simple pleasure of watching a movie. So today we are going to throw … Read more
From bustling downtowns to main streets that dead-end at the foot of a mountain, Montana’s towns never disappoint. Even the smallest of towns has something, from surprising steakhouses (in a registered ghost town) to unique pottery from local clay, the Main Streets of Southwest Montana offer an eclectic array of unexpected experiences that never fail … Read more
It’s not warm. It’s not colder-than-Antarctica cold, but right now Montana is cold, and blustery, and maybe you want to do something inside. Don’t get me wrong we love skiing, icefishing, skijoring, snowmobiling, soaking in hot springs, and so much more; Montana in winter is an outdoor paradise. But it’s a chilly paradise. And as glorious … Read more
The holidays are a season of traditions, memories, and reflection. Looking back on the holiday seasons of years past, I am sure there are some glaring times that bring a smile to your face. I have been privileged enough to spend most of my holidays in Southwest Montana, and I thought – why not share … Read more
Through Parts 1–4 of this series, we have followed Henry Plummer’s story from his childhood back East to his final breaths taken in territorial Montana. At this point, you may find yourself making the assumption that you in fact have a relatively complete view of Henry Plummer’s character, actions, and motives; yet, this assumption would … Read more
**Don’t miss Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the Henry Plummer Series With Electa out of the picture, Plummer had little reason to spend time at home and threw himself into his work. When he was in Bannack, he took meals with his in-laws, the Vails, and their two boarders – Joseph Swift and Francis … Read more
**Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2 of the Henry Plummer Series With his affairs in order in Bannack, Plummer took off for the Sun River Farm, ready to be reunited with his soon to be wife, Electa Bryan. Little did he know that in his absence Ms. Bryan was questioning her intent to marry Plummer. … Read more
**Don’t miss Part 1 of the Henry Plummer Series. With news of a massive gold rush in Bannack, Montana, Plummer left Electa Bryan at the Sun River Farm. Having high expectations of finding similar success to that of his time in Nevada County, he arrived in Bannack by November of 1862 with Jack Cleveland. He … Read more