A birdwatcher in the state of Montana has as many as 423 separate species of birds that she may encounter, according to the Montana Audubon website. If you were to go into the field with binoculars, a notebook, a reliable field guide and a solid game plan, you would have a good chance at identifying many of these species. Montana is home to diverse ecosystem… read more
Surrounded by the Tobacco Root mountains and only two hours north of Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman is right in the heart of mountain country in Montana. Visitors who are interested in exploring backpacking, mountain biking and skiing opportunities in the area will find that the town of Bozeman is a wonderful place to spend your vacation. read more
Montana is a vast and beautiful state with great hiking, camping and skiing. The state has more than 120 public use airports and seven primary airports. Montana's primary airports each accommodate over 10,000 passengers annually and are serviced by major airlines. Of Montana's primary airports, Missoula International, Great Falls International, Gallatin Fiel… read more
Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park and home to the Old Faithful Geyser and abundant wildlife. While there are hotels on site, they can be quite costly. There are several discount motels in the surrounding areas, which offer a variety of accommodations and services. Because of their smaller size, fewer amenities and luxuries and fart… read more
The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Commission oversees angling in Montana. The state offers fishing for a large number of species, including brook trout, lake trout, burbot, bass and northern pike. read more
Billings, the largest city in Montana, is located in the upper Yellowstone Valley in the south central region of the state. Home to many natural and historic attractions, Billings hosts thousands of visitors each year. Outdoor adventur… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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