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…
Category: Lodging
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…
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…
Many Glacier Hotel
Glacier National Park If you want to experience travel in Glacier National Park as it was more than 100 years ago, book a reservation at Many Glacier Hotel. Many Glacier Hotel was built by the Great Northern Railway in 1914-15. Today the hotel still stands and retains its historic charm and grandeur. A true…
Luxury Ranches and Resorts
RED LODGE POST Are you ready for a luxury vacation? If so, four high-end guest ranches and resorts in the mountains of southwest Montana are ready to welcome you. • Triple Creek Ranch in the Bitterroot Valley, near Darby, Montana, offers much fun. TrippleCreekRanch.com (406) 821-4600 • The Resort at Paws Up near Greenough, Montana,…
Lake McDonald Lodge
Glacier National Park Do you want to enjoy travel lodging in the northern Rockies as it was more than 100 years back in time? You can at Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park. The Lodge was very upscale when it opened in 1914, a few years after Glacier National Park was created in 1910….
Glacier National Park
RED LODGE POST What is the weather like in Glacier National Park? How crowded is the park? And when do visitors arrive? Savvy visitors usually weigh all three factors when timing their visit to Glacier. Data in the charts below is useful for planning a trip to Glacier. Data in this chart is for…
Many Glacier Campground
Glacier National Park Many Glacier Campground is a favorite of many folks who like to stay close to nature in Glacier National Park. The setting is unrivaled in nature with high mountain peaks in view from inside the campground. Swiftcurrent Creek and Lake are nearby. Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of…
Big Timber Cabin Rentals
RED LODGE POST Cabins come in many vintages, so it is a good idea to do some research before you go. Location and setting may be the most important. The three cabins for rent by Montana Cabin Rentals are about 20 miles northwest of Big Timber, in south-central Montana. The town of Big Timber is…
Hotels in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana has many hotels and other types of lodging to serve visitors, whether on vacation or traveling for business. A few of the best: Billings: Hilltop Inn by Riversage (406) 252-5000 Fort Benton: Grand Union Hotel (a historic Montana hotel est. 1892) (406) 622-1882 Helena: DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown (406) 433-2200…
Snapshot of Livingston
RED LODGE POST Montana’s small towns are not of the cookie-cutter variety so often found in other states. Why is this? Simply put, most small towns in Montana have retained their heritage and historical roots. Urbanization and rapid population growth have not arrived, at least not yet. Livingston (pop. 7,784) fits this picture very nicely….
Cabin Rental in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana lodging does not have to be expensive, that is, if you are willing to go off the grid. For the grand sum of $35 per night, Crandall Creek Cabin is available. This is a U.S. Forest Service property in western Montana. The cabin has a 5-night stay limit maximum. Sleeps up…