The abandoned mining town of Garnet, Montana is located about eleven miles up Garnet Range Road between the towns of Clearwater and Drummond in the Missoula area of Western Montana. In its heyday, the town swelled to nearly 1,000 people in 1898, only to be virtually abandoned just seven years later. The town remains nearly […]
Our Recent Experience Finding Fresh Water
In a previous entry, I shared 8 Likely Places to Find Fresh Water for Dry Camping. Number one on the list was Fuel Stations where I stated, “… they will typically have a fresh water spigot available. But, if one is not readily available, just ask. As a result, we find that most attendants will […]
4 Things You Need To Do In Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls sits along the Upper Missouri River and has been inhabited since about 10,000 years ago when the area was used as hunting grounds by the Salish and Blackfeet tribes. The infamous Lewis and Clark Expedition brought the first white people to visit the area in 1805. The town developed and was founded in […]
A New RV Park Is Opening Near Glacier National Park
A new RV park is opening this summer by the western entrance of Glacier National Park. They will have full-service RV sites and modern cabins just across the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, less than a mile from the entrance gates. The RV park will also be within walking distance to the shops and […]
5 Free Campsites In The Central Rocky Mountains
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 Campground Reviews and Freecampsites.net. Most public lands (USFS or BLM) offer free dispersed camping as well, although some established campgrounds on […]
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 […]