Explore Montana: Lake Como

Lake Como is perfect in all seasons, but in the summer it is one of our family’s favorite spots to relax, splash around, cool off, and generally recreate.

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The Giggle Box Is the Perfect Social Distancing Activity

Where in Missoula can you visit a beach filled with flamingoes, a graffiti-filled alley, the bustling office of a cub reporter, and a grandmother’s house all in the span of an hour? The Giggle Box of course!

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Explore Montana: Garnet Ghost Town

Planning a visit to Garnet Ghost Town with kids with our tips on what to pack and how to get there.

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Explore Montana: The Route of the Hiawatha

Curious about The Route of the Hiawatha with kids? We all loved riding through the eight tunnels and seven sky-high trestles on an adventure that was perfect for all ages.

Explore Montana: Clearwater Canoe Trail

In all the years we’ve ventured to Seeley Lake to enjoy the sunshine, sand, and water, this was the first year that I floated the Clearwater River Canoe Trail.

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There's a Rare White Bison in Lolo

If you’re looking for a good omen in 2020, maybe you should head south to Lolo, where a rare white bison was born at the Bitterroot Bison Ranch.

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Nom-tana: Bitterroot Snowballs

Did you know if you switch the first three letters around in Montana, it spells Nom-tana? Since finding great noms is one of our favorite things, we decided to feature fun eateries in our summer Nom-tana series. Starting with Bitterroot Snowballs.

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Explore Montana: Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas

In our first of our summer Explore Montana series, we decided to step away from the news stream and take our kids to a place that inspires peace and reflection: Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddas.