Central Montana Blog

52 blog posts

Montana & Dinosaurs – 150 years in the making
May 13, 2022
Montana is synonymous with dinosaurs. Why is Montana such a hotbed for dinosaur fossils. ? Answer, it is atop the…
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Planning a Hunting Trip in Central Montana
September 15, 2021
Memories seem to pop up as I watch each season change. This time of year the changing colors of Montana’s…
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Spend Three Days Exploring Central Montana After Visiting Glacier National Park
May 19, 2021
After you’ve absorbed all of the majestic beauty on a visit to Glacier National Park, save some time to explore…
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Tiber Reservoir/Lake Elwell – Recreation Around the Lake in Central Montana
April 24, 2019
Most people think of Tiber Reservoir/Lake Elwell as a place for boating, camping and fishing and those are probably the…
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Three Days, Three Outdoor Experiences in Central Montana
August 27, 2019
Central Montana offers an amazing variety of outdoor activities as the fall season approaches. Top of my list of favorites…
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National Wildlife Refuge 15 Minutes From Downtown Great Falls
January 28, 2020
It’s hard to believe, but driving just fifteen minutes north of Great Falls, Montana, a town of 60,000 people, you…
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Lake Frances – Birds, Boats and a Surprise
April 23, 2016
I was on my way to a meeting last week where the route took me through Valier. My plans were…
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Geology Education and a Scenic Drive in Central Montana
October 21, 2020
Locals call the area the Big Sag or the Shonkin Sag and it really is a geologic wonder. On MT…
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Highlights of the Hi-Line in Central Montana
February 24, 2021
We’ve heard it called quirky, iconic, historic, scenic, and a step back in time. Those monikers all describe US Hwy…
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My First Visit to Arod Lakes
May 24, 2017
I had heard about Arod Lakes for several years and always planned to stop by when I was in or near…
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Four Urban Trails in Central Montana
May 9, 2020
Easily accessible, scenic and historic trails weave through several of Central Montana’s communities and offer a variety of recreation and…
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You Have to Be There…Elk Viewing on the C M Russell Wildlife Refuge
September 27, 2016
I’m always frustrated when people try to explain something to me then say – well, you have to be there….
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