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…
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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…

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…

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…

Bozeman MT – Town of High Prices
RED LODGE POST Bozeman is a very expensive city for travelers. A local hotel recently charged $339 for a one night stay in late September. At one restaurant on Main Street a simple buffalo burger with coffee cost $20.13 (including tip). A car rental (Wednesday to Wednesday) in September from a local new car dealership…