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Intro Winter seems to be a love-hate kind of season for most. Personally, we love it. All the way until Spring arrives. If you’re unsure what to do outside for…

What to Bring in Your Daypack

February 25, 2019

Intro Have you ever felt underprepared with what you packed for your daypack? We have at times – so we wanted to make a quick checklist to remind you of…

What to Include in Your Emergency Kit

February 15, 2019

Intro We want you to be prepared whenever you go hiking in Montana’s parks, forests, and wilderness areas. everyone’s emergency kit varies in contents, but we wanted to go over…

Tips for Hiking in Montana’s Bear Country

December 19, 2018

Day Hike Tips for Hiking in Montana Bear Country Be alert and aware of your surroundings, take note of headwinds and while hiking through dense brush. Carry bear spray and…

Drive Down the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway – Here’s What You Can See!

October 25, 2018

NOTE: Road closes December 1st through May 15th. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway is one of the closest byways to our home in Butte Montana. This 49-mile drive is a…

Hikers Paradise: A Summer Exploring The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

September 28, 2018

Quick Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Facts Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is the largest national forest in Montana. It includes 3.36 million acres split between 9 non-contiguous sections. Butte happens to be the largest…

Backpacking in Montana’s Pioneer Mountains – Granite, Cherry, and Green Lakes

August 31, 2018

It was time for a backpacking trip. We had done several day hikes and found ourselves wanting to stay longer for each of them. After putting my fear of bears…

Welcome: A New Recreational Website to Help You Find More Trails in your Montana Backyard

August 17, 2018