RED LODGE POST For 56 years the Red Lodge Music Festival’s first priority always has been the health and safety of our students, our world-class faculty, and the Red Lodge community. Open, June 1-9, 2024. The highly acclaimed Red Lodge Music Festival is a premier event in Montana. Participants learn and perform: musical groups include…
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Mountain Men Rendezvous
RED LODGE POST The era of the mountain men, the most active period being roughly 1810-1850, is one of the most interesting periods in northern Rocky Mountain history. People who live in Montana have not forgotten this special period. Modern day folks gather to celebrate the culture and history of mountain men at rendezvous events….
Cafes Locals Like in Montana
RED LODGE POST Popular wisdom says, if you want to eat at good cafes with best prices go where the locals go. Even while travelers and tourists occasionally want to seek out fine dining in new cities, at times just a great meal is all that’s wanted. A few good cafes in Montana come to…
Glacier National Park Can be Dangerous; Death for Some
RED LODGE POST Nature is king in Glacier National Park. Nature operates and plays by its own rules, not within artificial boundaries understood and set by man. Since 1910, when Glacier National Park was established, 260 people have met death at the hands of nature or from other causes in the park. Many more experienced…
Bozeman MT – Town of High Prices
RED LODGE POST Bozeman is a very expensive city for travelers. A local hotel recently charged $339 for a one night stay in late September. At one restaurant on Main Street a simple buffalo burger with coffee cost $20.13 (including tip). A car rental (Wednesday to Wednesday) in September from a local new car dealership…
Little Bighorn Battlefield, Montana
RED LODGE POST A new technical paper on Little Bighorn Battlefield is ready for readers. Just released. Abstract of paper is shown below. This technical paper is a preprint on deposit in the Institutional Repository at The University of Alabama. Characterization of Geographical Aspects of the Landscape and Environment in the Area of the Little…
Montana Farmers’ Markets for Tourists too
RED LODGE POST Montana Farmers’ markets sell mainly to locals, but travelers and tourists can find some very good fresh fruits and vegetables at these places too. Farmers’ markets are located in most major Montana cities. Think of food from local Farmers’ markets as an alternative to dining out for three meals a day. Sure…
Cabin Rentals Montana
RED LODGE POST Staying close to nature is a special way to experience Montana. In the Bitterroot Valley, south of Missoula, a rental cabin is the way to go. Cabins are private, in scenic areas, and away from the busy side of life. www.Bitterrootcabins.com can help you choose from many extra nice properties. Cabins can…
Montana Hot Springs
RED LODGE POST Hot springs are big business in Montana and very popular with visitors. Hot mineral water is thought to have therapeutic value for many of life’s common ailments. Depending on the location, businesses with hot springs offer a variety of amenities, ranging from spas, restaurants, lodging, entertainment, and more. As the hot springs…
Red Ants Pants Music Festival
RED LODGE POST The Red Ants Pants Musical Festival is pure fun for all. The festival is this summer in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Entertainment of all kinds makes this festival so enjoyable: music, hayrides, dance, kids’ tent, a beer garden, and more with plenty of good food for everyone. July 25-28, 2024. Treat yourself…
Yellowstone Grizzly Bears
RED LODGE POST Today grizzly bears thrive in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). More than 700 grizzlies live in the GYE. Most of these bears are found in Yellowstone National Park. More grizzly bears Grizzly bears live in wilderness areas of northwest Montana. By some estimates 300 grizzly bears live in Glacier National Park. E. W….
Montana Traveler X Feed
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