Horseback riding in Montana is a popular activity that allows visitors to explore the beautiful landscapes and experience the true essence of the Wild West. Montana is known for its vast open spaces, majestic mountains, and abundant wildlife, making it an ideal destination for horse enthusiasts. There are numerous options for horseback riding in Montana,…
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Trip planning Glacier National Park Montana.
For many folks, planning a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana can seem a bit daunting. Fortunately, help is available from a local person who knows the Glacier region well. Sharon at GlacierPlanner dot com is ready to help fill in all the details and make your trip to Glacier an enjoyable experience. “Sharon…
Skiing Montana
RED LODGE POST Enjoy ski areas and resorts in Montana: Red Lodge Mountain, Red Lodge (406) 446-2610 Bridger Bowl, Bozeman (406) 587-2111 Big Sky Resort, Big Sky (800) 548-4486 Maverick Mountain, Polaris (406) 834-3454 Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Sula (406) 821-3211 Discovery Ski Area, Anaconda (406) 563-2184 Great Divide, Marysville (406) 447-1310 Montana Snowbowl,…
Radon Health Mines
Near Helena For many people good health is elusive. Unconventional therapies may help, at least they hope so. This being the case, some folks visit radon health mines in Montana. Radon is a radioactive gas which comes from the decay of radioactive uranium. In abandoned, underground, uranium mines in Montana, Radon enters the soil, water,…
Glacier Park Chalets
Glacier National Park Glacier National Park chalets Do you want to experience an overnight stay in the wilds of Glacier National Park, without leaving behind all the comforts of home? Mountain chalets in the backcountry are the way to go. After Glacier National Park was created, the Great Northern Railway built nine backcountry chalets at…
Thomas Cruse: Prospector, Banker, and Rancher
Thomas Cruse Life of a Montana Pioneer Marysville and Helena John H. Sandy Thomas Cruse Born, March 18, 1836, County Cavan, Ireland Died, December 20, 1914, Helena, Montana, U.S.A. Prospector Mine Owner Rancher Banker Philanthropist In 1894, Joaquin Miller described Thomas Cruse as a man who “has the highest confidence and good…
Lookout Cabin Rentals
RED LODGE POST Fire Lookout Cabins in Montana National Forests Some travelers seek a place to get off the grid. Lookout cabins fit this description. Lookout cabins are rustic accommodations owned by the National Forest Service. Located in remote areas, they are available to the public for modest rental fees. Over many years, the National…
Montana National Forests
RED LODGE POST National Forests are a huge resource in Montana. The state has 16,893,000 acres of national forests. These forests cover 18% of the total land area in Montana. Most of the national forest lands in Montana are in the western mountainous parts of the state. The National Forest Service manages ten (10) national…
Bozeman Hotels
RED LODGE POST If you want to be near restaurants, bars, and great shopping, stay at a hotel in downtown Bozeman. Two extra nice hotels get you near the hub of all the good stuff up and down Main Street in Bozeman: Element by Westin Bozeman and The Lark. No car needed. You can walk…
Yellowstone Park Entrances
RED LODGE POST Most visitors arrive at Yellowstone National Park during the summer months. This is expected as schools are not operating, and the weather is nice. Is there any way to avoid crowds heading into Yellowstone? Maybe. Yellowstone has five entrances (East, South, Northeast, North, and West). Choosing one over others may be a…
Current Weather in Montana
RED LODGE POST Plan for a change in the weather It was a bitter cold winter day in Billings. Snow swirled across city streets and residential front yards. Then a chinook wind came down from the mountains. In a matter of a few hours, the weather turned balmy and the snow was gone. Much as…
Glacier Park Webcams
RED LODGE POST GLACIER NATIONAL PARK in Montana. LIVE. Links to Webcams featured by the National Park Service Webcams from various locations in Glacier. Apgar Mountain 1 A splendid view of Lake McDonald and mountains northeast of the lake. This Webcam is near the west entrance to the Park. Frame captured from Webcam, Apgar Mountain…