Montana

Flying over Glacier National Park in a small airplane is an epic way to see the beautiful scenery of this National Park. If you haven't even been to the park before, it is a great way to see it for the first time, which was the case for me.  Time: The best time to fly over these majestic mountain...

The Belton Bridge is the old entrance to glacier. You can get there by turning right down old river bridge road, which is the first right when you turn in to the West Glacier village. There are some 5-8 ft rocks to jump off, but be sure to check the water below them first. The water is gorgeous, ...

The hike begins along the Inner North Fork road across from a small parking area. The trail meanders up a slight incline most of the way through areas of a recent fire, as well as some areas with spectacular wildflowers when it gets a bit more lush. Around 1.7 miles in you will go up a relatively...

The drive out to the trailhead where this hike starts is an adventure in and of itself. As the Forest Service website describes it. "Silvertip Trailhead is accessed from Highway 2. From the town of Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for ½ mile to the East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (s...

The American Prairie Reserve (APR) in northeast and central Montana is the largest conservation project in the Lower 48, and a work in progress.  It's an effort to acquire more than three million acres of land to create the largest wildlife reserve in the Continental US, as well as as an effort t...

This place is an example of finding beauty in the small places. Labyrinth Garden is not in the mountains, but right in the middle of Lewiston Montana. It is a beautiful garden located in Frank Day Park. The sign says it is a seven-circuit labyrinth. The paths are lined with celebration stones. It...

Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail: Montana's Winter Backcountry Epic The Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail starting at Canyon Creek Road delivers a 27.5-mile round-trip winter adventure through some of northwest Montana's most spectacular terrain. This route winds through pristine alpine forests, climbs...