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.
Why You’ll Love RVing In Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, Montana is a great place to visit anytime. Featuring plenty of wide open spaces, Great Falls offers RV camping and golf courses, along with the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Dick’s RV Park, with 191 sites, is a great place to call home while you’re exploring the many attractions of Great Falls. Located […]
You Can Practically Fish from Your Campsite at this RV Park
There are a lot of RV parks that are located in the general area of where the fish are active. However, it’s not easy to find one where you can enjoy fishing just steps from your RV site. My wife and I enjoyed this type of experience during a trip through Clinton, Montana, after enjoying […]
Trapper Creek Mining Camps in Montana
In the last installment we looked at several places to set up base camp while exploring the historic remains of several mining camps to the west of Melrose, MT. This week we will visit the sites of Hecla, it’s once rowdy neighbor Lion City and what is left of Trapper City all located along […]
Winter RVing In Yellowstone National Park
As the mercury drops, America’s oldest national park becomes a world of pristine snow, steaming geysers and frosted bison. Other seasons have their own appeal. Spring brings new growth, warmer temperatures, hungry bears and baby animals walking on unsure legs. Summer finds hordes of tourists, and even though many animals amble up to higher ground […]
Montana RV Campground Surprise
RVers as a rule are a friendly bunch, readily sharing information about the places they have been and the roads they have traveled. This sharing of information is often invaluable, whether you a looking for a good place to camp or want to know about driving conditions up ahead. Of course, when you have just […]