When scrolling through the hundreds of Websites that pop up in a search for Montana travel information on Google or Bing it’s hard to find what’s useful and what’s not. To begin your search, a better approach is to go the official Montana travel website. In the search box, simply type “official Montana travel” and…
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Highest Mountain Peaks in Montana, with Elevation, County, and Mountain Range
HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PEAKS IN MONTANA: Name Rank Elevation County Mountain Range Granite Peak 1 12,799 Park Beartooth Mountains Mount Wood 2 12,649 Stillwater Beartooth Mountains Castle Mountain 3 12,612 Carbon Beartooth Mountains Whitetail Peak 4 12,551 Carbon Beartooth Mountains Castle Rock Spire 5 12,540 Carbon Beartooth Mountains Silver Run Peak 6 12,500 Carbon Beartooth Mountains…
Gates of the Mountains. Montana Painting for Sale
Premium painting “Gates of the Mountains” with date of 1968. Original art for sale. $4,900. Outdoor scene of Missouri River flowing in a canyon cut through the mountains near Helena, Montana. Contact: JS at RedLodge dot us
Fishing in the Bitterroot River in Montana
Fishing on the Bitterroot River in Montana can be quite good, depending on the time of year and the specific stretch of the river you choose to fish. The Bitterroot River is known for its beautiful scenery and diverse fish populations, including trout species like rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The best time to fish…
Fishing on the Madison River in Montana
Fishing on the Madison River in Montana is excellent, and it’s widely regarded as one of the premier fly fishing destinations in the United States. The Madison River is famous for its world-class trout fishing, particularly for rainbow trout and brown trout. It offers a variety of fishing opportunities, including wade fishing, float fishing, and…
Fishing the Upper Missouri River in Montana
The Upper Missouri River in Montana is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, making it a popular destination for anglers. The river offers a diverse range of fish species, including trout (such as rainbow, brown, and cutthroat), smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. The Missouri River near Craig, Montana, is especially renowned for its blue-ribbon…
Minnesota farms and farming undergo major changes in 1940s and 1950s: A revolution in farm machinery sweep the land
Over a period of 10 years, from 1943 to 1952, ways of running a farm in central Minnesota were turned upside down. In the 1940s and early 1950s farming in central Minnesota was done with basic machines, such as corn binders, dump rakes, grain binders, and thrashing machines. Horse drawn wagons and hay mowers still…
Horseback Riding in Montana
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,…
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…