Every boondocker has their favorite out-of-the-way campsites. Sometimes it is nice to shake things up and try a new spot. There are several websites out there that help adventure-seekers find good campsites, such as RV Park Reviews and Freecampsites.net. Most public lands (USFS or BLM) offer free dispersed camping as well, although some established campgrounds […]
Visit These Stunning Sites Near Nye, Montana
In the last installment, we took a hike to Woodbine Falls while camped at Woodbine Campground. There are several other points of interest you will want to visit while in the vicinity of Nye, Montana. Stillwater River Trail is located a short distance west of Woodbine Campground. Many hike the 3.5-mile trail to Sioux Charley […]
This Must-See Waterfall Is Less Than A Mile Hike
In the last installment, we explored Pine Creek Falls while base camped at Pine Creek Campground in the Gallatin National Forest. If you enjoy visiting waterfalls during your RV travels like me and my wife, be sure to also visit Woodbine Falls while exploring the Gallatin National Forest. Considered one of the ten best waterfalls […]
This Scenic Waterfall In Montana Is An Easy Hike
What fun is going camping if there is nothing to do in the area? If you are camped at Montana’s Pine Creek Campground, you won’t have to go far to experience one of the most scenic waterfalls in the area. Pine Creek Falls is just over a mile upstream from the campground via an easy […]
Camp At The Largest State Park In Montana
If your travels take you through Glendive, Montana in the eastern part of the state, take some time to explore this geographically diverse area of the country. Located about 40 minutes from the North Dakota border off of Interstate 94, Glendive will appeal to hikers, photographers, history buffs, and golfers, too. You’ll have to endure […]
Camping Along The Yellowstone River In Montana
Needing a convenient and free spot to camp for the night while traveling through Montana via I-90, I looked over the list of Fishing Access Sites (FAS) and found Otter Creek FAS near Big Timber not too far off the freeway. The site is along the banks of the Yellowstone River, just off a paved […]
How To Stay Safe In Bear Country
“OMG it’s back! What do you do when they won’t leave?” This was a text message I received from a friend who was boondocking with her husband and dog near Mount Shasta in Northern California on their way north to Alaska. A young black bear had woken them during the night and scratched up their […]
Old Sheep Wagons Are A Blast From The Past
For those traveling the Montana backroads between Billings and Great Falls, you may find yourself stopping to refuel and have a break at Harlowton Rest Area. Located at the junction of Highway 12 and Highway 191 by Ray’s Sports & Western Wear, it is a pretty nice rest stop, and you will find hot coffee […]
5 Things You Need To Experience Near Ennis, Montana
About an hour southwest of Bozeman, nestled in scenic valley between the Madison, Gravelly, and Tobacco Root Mountain ranges is the enchanting town of Ennis. With fewer than 1000 residents, Ennis has all of the western character and charm you would expect from a small Montana town in the heart of prime ranchland. And with […]
Visit The World’s First KOA Campground In Montana
Sitting between Rimrock and Sacrifice Cliff along the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, Billings is the state’s largest city and home to the world’s first KOA campground. The Yellowstone River, the last fully untamed free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, meanders its way along the southern edge of Billings. Along its banks you will […]
Fire Tower Lookout Rentals Offer A Change Of Scenery
When RV camping gets a little too routine, consider adding some variety to your adventures up with fire tower lookout rentals in the west.