RED LODGE POST The city of Kalispell (pop. 23,938) and the region around the city are a major tourist destination in northwest Montana. Glacier National Park, a few miles to the east of Kalispell, draws more than 3,000,000 visitors annually. Many arrive during peak season, June thru September. It is not only Glacier Park that…
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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…
Alternative lodging in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana has many great hotels in cities, big and small. But some travelers want alternative lodging. Montana offers many kinds to choose from. Bed & Breakfasts are popular some people. Campgrounds are often the choice of RVers. More recently, vacation rentals are all the rage. Commercial travel Web sites can help find…
Favorite Montana Lodging
RED LODGE POST More Popular Montana Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts Bigfork: Bridge Street Cottages (888) 264-4974 Butte: Hampton Inn Butte (406) 494-2250 Miner’s Hotel (406) 723-8928 Hotel Finlen (406) 723-5461 Choteau: Stage Stop Inn (406) 466-5900 Columbia Falls: Moss Mountain Inn (406) 381-8931 Darby: Alta Ranch (406) 349-2142 log cabins (generally 3…
Guest ranches in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana is the heart of the West. You can experience a western lifestyle when staying at a guest ranch. Wranglers saddle-up the horses when guests are ready for horseback riding, a most popular activity. Of course Montana’s guest ranches offer much more, activities galore. Here are a few of the ranches:…
Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, Montana
RED LODGE POST What is the Laughing Horse Lodge all about? The name sounds a bit whimsical, but a little more digging tells the full story about this lodging gem. To begin, the Laughing Horse Lodge is a seasonal business, opening on May 12 and closing in October in 2019. May 12 is Mother’s Day…
Cabin Rentals Montana
RED LODGE POST Staying close to nature is a special way to experience Montana. In the Bitterroot Valley, south of Missoula, a rental cabin is the way to go. Cabins are private, in scenic areas, and away from the busy side of life. www.Bitterrootcabins.com can help you choose from many extra nice properties. Cabins can…