Of all Montana’s wonderful state parks, Lewis and Clark Caverns is probably the most memorable. Situated in the winding and scenic Jefferson River Canyon between Whitehall and Three Forks, the park offers 3,015 acres of hiking, biking, wildlife and bird watching, camping, and fishing. But as you may have guessed from the name, it’s not … Read more
As you may have gathered from the last couple of weeks on the blog, spring can mean excellent fishing. The weather is warming up, the fish are waking up, and the flies are hatching like crazy. But, the runoff from the mountains can also mean high, fast, muddy water that is no fun to fish … Read more
When we mention fishing in Southwest Montana, most people tend to think of casting flies on one of our extraordinary rivers, or dropping a line into one of the pools of our boulder-strewn mountain streams, and fair enough. Perhaps less well-known are the lakes scattered around the region. From small remote mountain lakes like Bean … Read more
One of the beauties of writing for a Montana tourism blog is that it doesn’t need a lot of salesmanship. The state pretty much sells itself. Don’t get me wrong, I could talk all day about the extraordinary beauty of Montana’s diverse rivers, that range from hurtling boulder-strewn cascades to imperturbable meanders through wide, grassy … Read more
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
When referencing Montana, go to topics of conversation include: Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, skiing, abundant hiking trails, packing trips to the wilderness areas, or even the winding dirt roads that connects one small town to the next. Most of these activities hit summer and winter travel, but what about the “off” season? Having lived … Read more