Travel

Travel Advice, Tips and if you can tear yourself away from the Fish Creek House, nearby places to go

Vacationing in Gold West Country - Montana

A true vacation means the chance to explore different experiences, different times, places and destinations that whisk you away from the here and now. Montana has those kinds of places Feeding the beautiful mountain valleys of Southwestern Montana are the rivers that spoil fisherman and a colorful history of ghose towns, mining camps, historical sites and wide open spaces.

For the Forest, For the Fun

Our top picks for ways to enjoy the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, a short jaunt from our bed and breakfast.

Anaconda Pintler Wilderness- One Area to See Many Montana Sights

Hiking in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness is a hiker's dream come true as well as a great way to get a taste of Montana's beauty Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge is prime hiking territory, where the Continental Divide winds through the heart of the forest in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.

Quotes from the Frontier House

This PBS aired Frontier House had a huge influence on our final choice to move to Montana While we were gung ho on it, watching this was the "icing on the cake" for us. I jotted down several of my favorite quotes from the show so I could post them here. If you’ve never watched it, I highly encourage you to do so. It’s really fascinating on several different levels. And, in my opinion, the only one of the “house” reproduction-type shows worth watching.

O Deerlodge Scenic Byways

Many of th Deerlodge Forest Service roads provide visitors the opportunity for drives from one hour to an entire day to view wildlife and panoramic vistas of high peaks and valleys. Visitors should obtain a Forest map to plan trips and take necessary precautions for unexpected changes in weather and road conditions. Forest roads will vary in condition from well maintained to primitive roads passable only with four-wheel drive vehicles

"Bearing" Down on Beauty

 

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Mining thru the Maze that is Butte

Historically a mining town, tough times in the 1980's forever changed the economy and landscape that is Butte. However the community of Butte would not die. it has undergone a remarkable transition from a reliance on mining to a diverse population and industry mix. The busineses and tourism that expand here allow progress while maintaining its heritage Read on.

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Stress Free Skiing

Although a skiing vacation can be quite expensive, there are many ways to trim down cost in such a trip. Even with a tight budget, you and your kids can enjoy the sight of snow-capped hills and experience exhilarating ski and snowboarding activities. Here are some useful tips that could help you save a lot of money, while enjoying a skiing vacation with your family.

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Head E'm Up and Move'Em Out... Take the Family on a Cattle Drive!

Looking for a rewarding and memorable family vacation idea? A cattle drive may be just the thing. Here in Southwest Montana, right outside our door at the Fish Creek House, you can join right in. We’re talking about real ranchers on real working cattle ranches

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Tips to Make You and Your Horse's Vacation a Smooth Ride

As a horse friendly property with overnight stabling accommodations for our equine guests, the innkeepers at the Fish Creek House Bed and Breakfast in Southwest Montana have put together a list of tips to make your horse's vacation a vacation also!

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Kid Friendly In Montana

We are. Montana is for the kid in all of us. Some are just lucky enough to get started on their Montana adventures sooner than others. Kids and Montana's Big Sky Country naturally go together. The state's wide open spaces, outdoor adventures and hands-on experiences are just what youngsters need to put their bundles of energy to fun use.

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