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…
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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…
Scary Night Drives in Remote Montana
RED LODGE POST Do UFOs snatch motorists who drive late in the night on lonely backroads of Montana during summer months? Not likely, but if you find yourself out on U.S. Highway 12 between Roundup and Harlowton at 2:00 A.M. in the morning be alert. It’s exhilarating and, at the same time, spooky to be…
The Parrot Confectionery in Helena
RED LODGE POST Chocolate candies, malts, and milk shakes are as good as motherhood and apple pie some may suggest. Combine this with special ambience and an old-time atmosphere, complete with booths and counter stools, and you have the Parrot Confectionery on Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena, Montana. The Parrot makes over 100 kinds…
A Lot to Love in Lewistown, Montana
RED LODGE POST A small town feel with big time dreams. Lewistown answers the call from all those who make this town home and to all who visit. With miles upon miles of paved walking and biking trails you can explore the town on foot and see the historical views, bubbling spring creek, and wildlife…
Favorite Montana restaurants
RED LODGE POST BILLINGS Being a large city, Billings offers many great dining options. Bistecca at the Granary has the best food and atmosphere in Billings. The Granary’s bar is special and a delightful place to have a seat even if you only order a Coke. The Granary is open for lunch and evening dining…
Wyoming guest ranch
RED LODGE POST Northwest Wyoming Guest Ranch A Best Kept Secret Shell, Wyoming: population 83….people, that is….not horses or cows. Lots more of the four-legged variety in that vast and open expanse. I’ve just returned to California from The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch – my second visit and wish I had extended just ONE…
Horseback Riding in Montana
RED LODGE POST Horseback riding is an activity many visitors enjoy in Montana. The rider and horse come together in a way nothing else can match. Horseback riding takes skill but anyone with patience can learn. Fun for sure. A bonus, ranches which offer horseback riding are found in scenic areas of the state. This…