Southwest Montana Blog
Summer

  Three hundred and some forty odd years ago, Izaak Walton put pen to paper and started crafting what is still today one of the most famous odes to fishing: The Compleat Angler. Part field guide, part cook book, part story with some songs and poems thrown in, The Compleat Angler has all of the ornately &...

If you’re looking for an adventure in Southwest Montana, chances are you have a few criteria in mind. Remarkable scenery, history, wildlife, preferably off the beaten path, and good camping, and maybe a few interesting towns to stop in along the way. If that’s what you’re looking for, then...

Today, Virginia City is a nice peaceful place to visit. You can wander up and down the board wall streets, buy some candy, a few souvenirs, maybe go to a play, and not once worry if you are going to find yourself smack in the middle of a riot. Oh how the times have changed. …

When a person mentions Montana most people immediately think of picturesque landscapes, rivers that snake through valleys, and big skies. As someone who has spent the last three weeks covering over 3,500 miles just in the state of Montana alone, I can confirm that Montana is full of these things… and more....

Even on a good year, wildfires are an inevitable part of summers in the west, just like blizzards are inevitable in the winter. And, just like blizzards, there are a number of ways to prepare to ensure that your trip to Southwest Montana is an excellent experience, whatever the weather. Your first port of...

7 Ways to Spend Summer in Southwest Montana You guys. The sun is out. The rivers are finally floatable. The air is incredibly breathable. It’s time to spend every available free moment outside. Unless you work in the sun all day and what you really want is to relax with some climate control …...

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...

“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 …

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 under the headframes in Historic Uptown Butte for a weekend of good company, great food, and endless...

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...

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 have decided to make the trek from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park. As we suggested in the blog Ode to the Road (Trip), this is one of the most popular summer traditions for both Montana residents and visitors of the Treasure State. Now the only question is: what stops will you make &#...