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It’s a quieter kind of the Badlands’ grandeur, but the presence of prehistoric life remains makes it even better. Source link

My favorite hikes are those with something extra special—something that surprises me and makes it hard to forget the trail. And with hundreds of hikes to choose from in Montana, it’s easy to find a trail that’s just a little unique. Located within the Custer Gallatin National Forest is one hike where you’ll find something that excites me, especially during the late summer months. It is the Leverich Canyon Trail and is a hike full of huckleberry surprises. The Leverich Canyon Trail is a gorgeous path south of Bozeman, Montana, tucked in a narrow canyon. It is a loop trail

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org JACKSON – Andrew Drummond, 44, of Jackson just established the fastest known time for climbing all 48 of the state’s 4,000 foot mountains in a single hike, unassisted. The Mount Washington Valley native, owner of the backcountry gear company White Mountain Ski Co., and endurance runner completed this hike of 231 miles in 4 days, 22 hours and 43 minutes, blowing away the previous record of 5 days, 13 hours and five minutes by more than 14 hours.  Indepth Your Inbox Get unbiased nonprofit watchdog news sent directly to your inbox. The former known record was

Many manhunts end quickly, but the man accused of killing four people in rural Montana appears to have disappeared into the kind of wilderness that helps elude pursuers. Source link

Montana is home to some breathtaking small towns. From Whitefish to West Yellowstone, the Treasure State is where you will find incredible places to escape and get away. Dillon is one small town in southwestern Montana that may not be at the top of your list of places worth visiting but I am about to change your mind. In fact, there are spots in and around Dillon that may just transport you overseas—these are places that remind you of destinations in Europe. Dillon is a destination worthy of any bucket list. Let me tell you why. Dillon, Montana, is home

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits. Source link

Less Water, More PUDs Halfway through the section of trail between the towns of Augusta and Elliston, the abundant water sources we’d been enjoying (read: taking for granted) throughout Glacier and The Bob mysteriously disappeared. Sources were suddenly scarce, becoming fewer and further between. Water became a commodity we actually had to think about and plan our days around. I didn’t expect this until the “desert” sections of the trail. When you research the areas with the little water and thus long water carries on the CDT you’ll probably come across places in New Mexico and The Basin in Wyoming.

Yellowstone may be America’s most famous national park, but is Glacier the real hidden gem? Source link

If you are planning a trip to Glacier National Park in 2025, there are some things you need to know. Glacier National Park, which is one of the most visited areas in Montana, attracts millions of visitors each year, however, one area of the park is overdue for upgrades and according to officials, those upgrades are going to take some time to accomplish. As the crowds to the Park increase, things like infrastructure become a much bigger deal. For this reason and others, the water systems, roads, and parking lots are scheduled for an overhaul. Which area of Glacier National

HELENA — It’s that time of year when folks will be hitting the trails. Whether hiking, biking, or taking the dog for a walk, the City of Helena is kindly asking people to stay on trail. “We were getting a lot of trail braiding, which is social trails where people are cutting the switchbacks. And this causes a fair amount of resource damage. If you can imagine an area that just has a spaghetti bowl of trails going all over the place — it’s not going to be very pretty. Part of our job is to protect the resource,” says