When I was growing up in Montana, if you really wanted to get out and enjoy some good food and nightlife, you went to Missoula restaurants. I loved visiting my friends going to the nearby University of Montana because they always knew where to go. Later, my sister moved there and became an expert–so I…
This post is sponsored by Discover Kalispell but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. After months of sitting inside in my apartment in Brooklyn, one of the first things I wanted to do was get out and explore some nature. While visiting family in Kalispell, Montana, I was thrilled to connect with…
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Having been born in Missoula, I’ve seen it grow from a fairly small town to a surprisingly urban center in Montana. I highly recommend treating yourself to a stay in one of the hotels in Missoula, MT, to experience the scenic hilltops, water activities on the rapids, the tranquil waterfront, and bustling downtown district. A…
Growing up in Kalispell meant that I never thought very intensely about where to stay as a visitor–especially if you wanted to know places to stay near Glacier National Park. It wasn’t until Daniel and I were getting married and we had a whole bunch of guests from out of town that we realized we…
In my opinion, a major part of heading out to the western national parks is to try some Yellowstone National Park camping! Daniel and I had a blast–he even got to try his first s’more as we sat around the campfire on our Yellowstone trip. There are plenty of campgrounds in and near Yellowstone National…
While it can always be fun to stay at the hotels near Glacier National Park, a secluded cabin is one of the best ways to get that full Montana experience. Whether you’re visiting West Glacier, Lake McDonald, Columbia Falls, East Glacier, the Flathead River, or Going-to-the-Sun Road, these are great cabins for you! These Glacier…
My parents lived for a number of years in Billings, and it has recently been starting to get more attention due to TBEX a few years ago. It is often the starting place for many a road trip to Yellowstone National Park and beyond since it’s easy to fly into Billings from some major cities…
I was born in the town of Missoula, Montana, and my sister and her fiance currently live there, which is why I have a good idea of the things to do in Missoula. While Montana is mostly known for its rugged cowboy-esque, picturesque landscapes and that western, mining town feel, Missoula, Montana offers something a…
I’m often asked about the best way to see my home state of Montana and what to do on a Montana road trip. As it becomes more and more popular to tourists, I’ve had to think about how to hit all the highlights in the best way possible.