Category: Outdoor Fun

Western Montana’s Glacier Country covers the northwest corner of Montana, stretching from the Canadian border all the way down through the Bitterroot Valley. It’s a big region, with a lot to explore. We started this blog post hoping to share our top 10 favorite hikes, and we quickly realized it was just too much for one post…so, we’re splitting it up. Part One covers the more southern portion of Glacier Country including the Seeley-Swan Valley and the Bitterroot Valley. Next week we’re sharing the northern-most parts of Western Montana including the Flathead National Forest, Glacier National Park, Tobacco Valley and more.

We all need a little adventure in our lives, and we all have different thoughts about what that means, so here are a handful of travel ideas to explore, depending on your “adventure type.”

It’s the middle of winter, Mother Nature just hit us with some serious snow and, let’s face it, we all have a bit of cabin fever. It’s a good thing Montana’s cold-weather recreation options keep expanding. From miles of groomed trails to acres of untouched terrain, our mountains are waiting for you to come shred some powder. And since we know that planning a vacation can sometimes feel overwhelming, we made a little list to help you out of your winter rut.

Truth time: some of Montana’s most incredible places are hidden in plain sight. One such example is the National Bison Range.

Tucked between the Mission and Swan mountains, the Seeley-Swan Valley offers some of Western Montana’s most peaceful water adventures. Among them, the Clearwater Canoe Trail stands out as a must-experience journey for anyone seeking calm waters, abundant wildlife and the quiet beauty of a protected waterway. This gentle, winding stretch of the Clearwater River is […]

Mount Sentinel’s “M” Trail is one of Missoula’s most iconic hikes—and for good reason. Easily accessible from the University of Montana campus, the trail offers a short but rewarding climb with panoramic views of the city, valley and surrounding mountains. The hike covers about three-quarters of a mile with a steady incline and 11 switchbacks. […]