My friend Laura and I had the best time here today. She's lived here for like 15 years and had…read morenever been nor had I. Our tour guide was Christopher and he was just the BEST. He had an amazing knowledge of the caves and their history. We also enjoyed the gift shop and the restaurant after. We were starving from our cave exploration so the Bison burger hit just right!! Yum! We both expressed that we think our kids would also love the caves!! This is a gorgeous hour drive from Bozeman that I also thoroughly enjoyed.

I had no idea what to expect when I was on a road trip and my travel partner had booked us a tour…read moreof the Lewis and Clark Caverns. I knew I was in for a hike, but that's about all I knew. I was absolutely blown away with this magnificent experience! We hiked about a mile up to the cavern entrance. It was a steady incline and almost all in the sun, so come prepared for that. Sunscreen and a water bottle would be wise. By the time you get to the top, you're pretty toasty warm-and then you can cool off in the cold, dark cave. The cave/cavern (what's the difference?) is truly remarkable. Nature can be awe inspiring and what you see inside this mountain is a perfect example of nature's masterpiece. Be respectful and don't touch anything you're not supposed to touch. This isn't a horribly physical excursion, although there's a good amount of stairs, narrow spaces and even one area where you slide down on your bum. People who have any mobility limitations might struggle with this one-although I did overhear that there's an alternate tour for folks who might need accommodations, so ask about that. This was likely my favorite part of the road trip-even more memorable than Yellowstone! (Sssshhhh, don't get me in trouble for saying that.)

The M trail is an iconic trail in Bozeman, perfect for an in town hike and a great place to take…read morevisitors. There are three different routes: hard, medium and easy, which make it fun to choose your own adventure. I've tried them all and I love the nice easy trail up to the top. You can even combine the medium and easy if you decide you want more of a challenge. All of them are short, not exceeding 3 miles. This is also the trail up to Mount badly. I would not recommend doing the hard trail up/down if you're summiting the mountain, although I've done it and lived to tell the tale. It gets busy, but the trail is never crowded and I always find parking. Love the bathroom at the trailhead!

Huge M on the side of the hill, a definite must see while in Bozeman. We were on the right side of…read moretown, but can be seen from the stadium.

Ignore Google Maps when it warns you that part of the road here is unpaved for the last leg of the…read moredrive. It's actually recently paved, so you have a smooth ride to the parking lot! The path to the waterfall is also paved with asphalt so it's a smooth walk up and great for strollers. There are two vault toilets at the parking lot, and a small picnic area near the entrance of the parking lot. This is an amazing waterfall. Water cascades down a columnar basalt face so it's particularly stunning. I've seen amazing columnar basalt formations (Devils Tower, Devils Postpile), but none with a water element. It's very memorable. I saw some people trying to scramble up the rocks to get to the top of the waterfall, but I'm not sure how safe that is. From satellite photos it looks like there's just forest up there anyways.

Amazing Hiking trail and falls!!! If you're looking for a…read morefairly easy, clean, green, and amazing trail. This is the right place. All the way up is paved which makes the experience nicer and easier, if you're not looking to break a leg going up haha. The sunset up there are amazing and all pictures are Instagram worthy!!! I took my 70 year old grandma and she enjoyed the hike and even made it from start to finish. The ride there is a bit intense with many curves so I'd recommend to take a bag for those that may get car sick. I'll be coming back to Montana, just for this beauty!

Beehive Basin never disappoints! One of the most breathtaking places I have ever been! The…read morewildflowers were in all their splendor. Brilliant colors of blues, pinks, reds, yellows, whites and orange were everywhere! A sight to behold for sure! The views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks, to name a few, were spectacular. Gentle streams and waterfalls surrounded by lovely flowers were soothing to the eyes & ears. There are a few steep inclines on the hike, but worth every breath you take! In some spots on the trail, the fragrance of trees immediately takes your senses to Christmas! If you love outdoors, flowers, streams, rocks and spectacular views, you need to do this hike. You will have one of the most memorable experiences of your life!

Gorgeous!! Trail is well marked. Go early (we went about 9:30) because as it gets later, it's…read morebusy and hard to find parking. Meadows with gorgeous wildflowers, creeks with babbling brooks, forest areas, ponds, rock formations, and mountain views. We went past the trail over some boulder fields and up to the top, about 10,300ft elevation. It was tough but worth it!

Great little mile hike. Perfect for beginners or a good warm up before you go on a bigger hike…read more Always love taking visitors to Ousel, kind of sets the tone. The falls are always beautiful anytime of year.

Beautiful hike, even in the winter. On reviews I read that this hike was a loop, it is NOT a loop…read more You return the way you started. It was currently snowing on the hike and I saw someone hiking it in Uggs, snow shoes are not necessary at all. You can explore and be here no more than an hour, it was really cold when my husband and I did it so we lasted maybe about 30-40 minutes

What a great trail!! This may need to become a frequented trail for me. I met some very nice people…read moreand dogs along the trail yesterday and really enjoyed the view of Bozeman. At the summit the views are of the valley back into Livingston. Very well marked trail as well as a nice parking lot. The creek that runs at the start of the trail is beautiful and dogs are allowed off leash here so I may need to see about trying that out next time as well. This trail is very close to town so easy to get to if you're in need of a quick hike. There is a decent elevation gain as well so I really got a good workout in!!

Beautiful views in the summertime, nothing too difficult, chill and relating trail. Just respect…read morethe nature and be aware of your surroundings. If you go when it is snowing maybe wear spikes. There are some icy spots. I wore running shoes and was fine but can see how it would be easy to slip.

Amazing! The rumors were true. + Bison nonchalantly…read morecrossing the road, slowing down lines of cars. My 3rd animal crossing this vacation! - The western entrance to Lamar Valley at Tower Junction (Tower/Roosevelt Service Station) was way backed up. Many cars, slow line. * Even with many families waiting behind you, savor the moments. Not often in your life you get to witness Bovidae walking right in front of you. . Tip: better replenish at the Sinclair gas station. Will be a long drive ahead. # Warning: Don't feed them, and certainly don't touch them. Ancestrally, bison had to view us hunters as predators. And mothers recognize their calves by scent. If you touch a calf, your human predator scent will alienate the mother; she may not even recognize her young anymore, and it won't be able to rejoin the herd Dx Disastrous fate for the calf afterwards... So yeah, stay in your car. Or exit at one of the pullouts, but keep your distance. Welcome to America's Serengeti!

I had no real expectation of the Lamar Valley, but had heard that this was a good spot to see…read morewildlife. And did we see wildlife. Pronghorn, a rare native fish, BISON EVERYWHERE, deer. We even got stuck in a kind of scary bison jam for about 20 mins. Huge bison were right next to our car and it very much reminded me of the scene of Jurassic Park when the t-rex got out and the passengers were freezing so it wouldn't see you. We found 1 particular spot to get out and hike. It was called Trout Lake. It was a beautiful, moderate (but mostly flat and easy) walk that my kids could do easily. The scenery was really pretty too. We turned the car around at Trout Lake to head toward Tower Fall, but I've heard it's still pretty when you continue on. A definitely while do. I think we spent about 4 hours in the Lamar Valley with the drive and the hike stop.

Wonderful 3 generation trip with Wild West Rafting. For the 8 of us, we had a private all day…read morerafting trip. Going in late summer, the rapids and water levels were perfect for the grandkids ages 7-11. They were able to paddle and "ride the bull" in front of the boat. We had water fights with the other boats in the group, pass the football from boat to boat and float in the water with our life jackets in calm water. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. Wild West Rafting is organized. Our rafting guide was terrific! Scenery was beautiful.

Thank you Chiara! A well organized rafting trip led by a badass guide. She had a smile on her face…read morefrom beginning to end and made sure each of us were properly outfitted and informed. She shared her knowledge about the river systems and mountains and kept us entertained throughout. My 10 year old was nervous in the beginning but Chiara's skills were reassuring so she moved to the edge of the boat and felt confident enough help to paddle a few times. The highlight of our whole trip down the river was watching a large group of elk cross right before us. Amazing! Oh, and a big shout out to the sweetest dogs who greeted us at the end and joined us on the bus back. Thank you all!

Crosscut is a fantastic Nordic ski center just past Bridger bowl. As of late January the conditions…read morearen't great, but there are enough groomed trails to have a good time! You can rent everything you need here so it's a great place to try Nordic skiing if you've never done it. The rental and the day pass was $60 for the classic skiing. I loved the cozy lodge that has coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider and treats for sale. There's a big room to hang out in with a wood burning stove that's great for warming up. I'd highly recommend crosscut!

What an *incredible* trails system they have here! They groom very regularly and their rentals are…read morein excellent condition. I had an absolute blast skiing nordic here the end of February 2024. Would get a season pass in a second if I lived closer!