RED LODGE POST Do UFOs snatch motorists who drive late in the night on lonely backroads of Montana during summer months? Not likely, but if you find yourself out on U.S. Highway 12 between Roundup and Harlowton at 2:00 A.M. in the morning be alert. It’s exhilarating and, at the same time, spooky to be…
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The Parrot Confectionery in Helena
RED LODGE POST Chocolate candies, malts, and milk shakes are as good as motherhood and apple pie some may suggest. Combine this with special ambience and an old-time atmosphere, complete with booths and counter stools, and you have the Parrot Confectionery on Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena, Montana. The Parrot makes over 100 kinds…
A Lot to Love in Lewistown, Montana
RED LODGE POST A small town feel with big time dreams. Lewistown answers the call from all those who make this town home and to all who visit. With miles upon miles of paved walking and biking trails you can explore the town on foot and see the historical views, bubbling spring creek, and wildlife…
Favorite Montana restaurants
RED LODGE POST BILLINGS Being a large city, Billings offers many great dining options. Bistecca at the Granary has the best food and atmosphere in Billings. The Granary’s bar is special and a delightful place to have a seat even if you only order a Coke. The Granary is open for lunch and evening dining…
Wyoming guest ranch
RED LODGE POST Northwest Wyoming Guest Ranch A Best Kept Secret Shell, Wyoming: population 83….people, that is….not horses or cows. Lots more of the four-legged variety in that vast and open expanse. I’ve just returned to California from The Hideout Lodge and Guest Ranch – my second visit and wish I had extended just ONE…
Horseback Riding in Montana
RED LODGE POST Horseback riding is an activity many visitors enjoy in Montana. The rider and horse come together in a way nothing else can match. Horseback riding takes skill but anyone with patience can learn. Fun for sure. A bonus, ranches which offer horseback riding are found in scenic areas of the state. This…
Transportation in Montana
RED LODGE POST Major Cities and Towns Major cities: •Billings, pop. 110,323 •Missoula, pop. 72,364 •Bozeman, pop. 45,250 •Helena, pop. 31,169 •Great Falls, pop. 58,701 •Butte, pop. 34,553 •Glendive, pop. 5,332 •Kalispell, pop. 22,761 •Miles City, pop. 8,647 •Lewistown, pop. 5,870 •Havre, pop. 9.846 •Dillon, pop. 4,257 Car Rentals, Taxi Services. Shuttle Services. BILLINGS: Car…
Alternative lodging in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana has many great hotels in cities, big and small. But some travelers want alternative lodging. Montana offers many kinds to choose from. Bed & Breakfasts are popular some people. Campgrounds are often the choice of RVers. More recently, vacation rentals are all the rage. Commercial travel Web sites can help find…
Favorite Montana Lodging
RED LODGE POST More Popular Montana Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts Bigfork: Bridge Street Cottages (888) 264-4974 Butte: Hampton Inn Butte (406) 494-2250 Miner’s Hotel (406) 723-8928 Hotel Finlen (406) 723-5461 Choteau: Stage Stop Inn (406) 466-5900 Columbia Falls: Moss Mountain Inn (406) 381-8931 Darby: Alta Ranch (406) 349-2142 log cabins (generally 3…
Guest ranches in Montana
RED LODGE POST Montana is the heart of the West. You can experience a western lifestyle when staying at a guest ranch. Wranglers saddle-up the horses when guests are ready for horseback riding, a most popular activity. Of course Montana’s guest ranches offer much more, activities galore. Here are a few of the ranches:…
Native American Powwows
RED LODGE POST Native American powwows and fairs are special events held annually at various cities around Montana. Powwows highlight singing, drumming, stories, dancing, and dress of Native American peoples. Fun for the entire family. The granddaddy of them all is Crow Fair near Hardin, Montana. Crow Fair attract thousands of visitors. Montana Powwows/fairs: Kyiyo…
Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, Montana
RED LODGE POST What is the Laughing Horse Lodge all about? The name sounds a bit whimsical, but a little more digging tells the full story about this lodging gem. To begin, the Laughing Horse Lodge is a seasonal business, opening on May 12 and closing in October in 2019. May 12 is Mother’s Day…