RED LODGE POST Many folks like to stop for a cup of Starbucks coffee when traveling or on a vacation. There is often more than one Starbucks store in most larger cities. Stores can vary in size depending on the location and some stores can look a little different from other stores even in the…
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Absaroka Northwest Region
RED LODGE POST A VIEWPOINT ON TOURISM IN THE NORTHWEST Region as a concept is commonly used in geography to describe different areas of the world, sometimes based on political divisions, commercial interest, or travel interests. Examples of regions are many: In the case of travel, in Europe, Provence in France is widely thought of…
Snapshot of Lewistown, Montana
RED LODGE POST Lewistown (pop. 5,870) is a small ranching, farming, and commercial community located in the geographic center of Montana. The nearest large city is Great Falls, 105 miles to the northwest on U. S. Highway 87. Vast plains and small mountain ranges are common features of the landscape near Lewistown. Lewistown is a…
Snapshot of Great Falls, Montana
RED LODGE POST Great Falls (pop. 58,701) get its name from five magnificent waterfalls that existed during historic times on the Missouri River near the City of Great Falls. Over many years, dams were built on the river and three of the falls largely disappeared from the natural landscape. Only Crooked Falls and Rainbow Falls…
Snapshot of Helena, Montana
RED LODGE POST Helena (pop. 31,429) is Montana’s state capital. The city is quite small, so it is easy to get around, even for first-time visitors. Tourists generally do not flock to Helena like they do other hot spots such as Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and cities and towns near the parks. Helena is…
Snapshot of Missoula, Montana
RED LODGE POST Missoula (pop, 74,428) is home to the University of Montana. College towns tend to have a distinctive vibe, different from regular cities. Missoula does not completely fit this picture, since the city and the surrounding towns have some industry, especially related to forestry. And Missoula draws lots of tourists. One major interstate…
Snapshot of Bozeman, Montana
RED LODGE POST Bozeman (pop.48,532) is a small city with a big city attitude. The city sort of feels like it would fit nicely anywhere in the Rocky Mountain region. Say as a neighboring city to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Main Street in the downtown area is always busy. A beehive for sure. From Bozeman, travelers…
Snapshot of Billings, Montana
RED LODGE POST Billings (pop. 109,550) is called Montana’s Trailhead. From Billings, travelers can easily reach many destinations in south-central Montana and the Bighorn Basin in northwest Wyoming. The northeast entrance to Yellowstone National park is a short drive from Billings. One major interstate highway, IH 94, connects Billings with points to the east including…
Montana Gifts and Souvenirs
RED LODGE POST Besides having fun in the great outdoors, tourists often shop at local gift stores. Merchants offer lots of interesting things to buy, saying I’ve been to Montana. You can find a nifty t-shirt with a picture of native wildlife, a beer mug from a local craft brewery, a baseball cap embroidered with…
Yellowstone National Park Vacation
RED LODGE POST Millions of people will visit Yellowstone National Park this year. And why not? This park is America’s Wonderland. Most come to see nature in all its glory at Yellowstone. As for wild animals: elk, black bears, grizzly bears, gray wolves, buffalo, moose, mountain goats, and bald eagles live and thrive in Yellowstone’s…
Experience Horse Culture in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana is the West. As you might expect horses and horse culture are found throughout Montana, in both rural and urban areas. Horses by themselves are amazing animals, so beautiful, and horses bring great enjoyment. Broadly speaking “saddlery” is part of the deal. Most people have no idea. But if you are…
Mineral Museum in Butte, Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana has lots of marvelous attractions, many so interesting. The Mineral Museum operated by the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology on the campus of Montana Tech in Butte, Montana is a must see. The museum claims to “amaze and inspire.” This statement coveys so much about a place that is even…