We didn't think that the boat tour lived up to the hype. If you're local or have lots of time on…read moreyour hands go for it, it's a nice boat ride and the staff is wonderful. Food at the cafe looked good too. If you're a tourist budgeting your time you might want to pass. On our two hour boat ride we learned a bit about the area, Lewis & Clark and the flora & fauna. The ride itself was basically looking at rock cliffs, pine trees and spinning around in circles for different views. With the required half hour early request and a little time after the tour it took about three hours of our time.

"Gates of the mountains". Holter Lake. We loved this place…read more We almost did the entire 22 miles. We had a speed boat yesterday and we got to witness all kinds of flotation devices, sped boats, pontoons, it was so fun, beautiful and peaceful. It's part of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Some great history and beautiful scenery. I WOULD recommend.

West of Helena along a curvy and steeply graded stretch of US 12, MacDonald Pass is a spot for…read moregetting a great view of the valley towards Helena and there are a handful of trails nearby. Several cars were parked while we briefly climbed to the top of one of the peaks to look out and take some pictures. The sign at the side of the road details the history of the pass between Deer Lodge and Helena, a tragic murder, a ghost story and some aviation history. While we were passing through, a pickup truck pulling a camper trailer was probably going too fast down the grade and had an accident. Fortunately, no one looked hurt. Be careful and watch your speed on these curvy mountain roads!

Spring meadow State park is a gem within the City of Helena. I often go there to paddle board and…read moreswim. It's small enough to paddle board around the entire lake, but deep enough to swim. I love it!

We were wanting to explore and hike the Helena area after visiting downtown…read more Quick search of best things to see and do, and Spring Meadow Lake state park came up. I think it was overrated. Only a few miles from downtown, and I think it was $8 fee for daily use. We expected to be there for quite a while but quickly realized when we got there it was probably going to be an hour or less. We walked around the lake 2x and I took some pictures and it was probably about an hour. There definitely was not much to do or see. There is a lake and there was a paddleboard class, there are ducks and birds, and there were some people eating lunch. I would not say this is a hidden gem or a gem, but if you want a park in the area it serves that purpose. I was expecting more based on the glowing recommendation for a top thing to see and do in Helena.

Our family stayed here a while ago, in our trailer. It was our maiden voyage, and we needed to…read morefigure out how the trailer was, and what we might need for longer trips, etc.. First off Black Sandy is a great location, we had a spot literally right on the water in front of the ropes swimming area, and my girls had a blast swimming and enjoying themselves. We had a campfire and roasted marshmallows and enjoyed our time. We had power for our trailer, but I took one star off because there was no water or dump station. The main thing we figured out on this trip was that with two adults and three children, Water is a 100% must. We actually ran out of water in the evening late, and since we only lived a mile away, we drove home. Now we only go where there is full service of electricity, water, and a dump station. For anyone else, though, that doesn't have so many people, this is an ideal place to take a small vacation and we recommend it highly if you don't need a water connection.

Nice little spot to enjoy some time exploring. There is hiking, there is a lake, there are picnic…read moretables, and portable bathrooms. I think it was $8 or so for the daily use fee. The drive in on from the main road was 2-3 miles of bumpy dirt road, but not too bad at all. Easily made it in with a kia sedan rental car. We saw a deer on the side of the road on the entry into the park and we also saw a deer across from our picnic table. Definitely some wildlife in the area. We spent about an hour there relaxing and sight seeing and then it was off to some other nearby spots.

Park was without hook ups, 2 out houses on site 1 handicap site with concrete for parking on…read more The trails all around park are nice,the Madison River runs near trails but is a little awkward to get to for us over 60's Would we return to this park...NO

Five hundred and thirty two acres of impressive scenery including three rivers, the Jefferson,…read moreMadison, and Gallatin, that merge right in front of you to begin the Missouri River. Aside from the historical aspect of this site in the Lewis and Clark expedition, there are other reasons to stop and visit: campsites, foot-trails, and rafting, and picnicking. Plus, during the summer there are speakers available from the park service and the nearby University of Montana. Headwaters is a busy park, there's always something going on, but if you have the time, it's a beautiful park to explore, see wildlife, birdwatch, hike and maybe even kayak or raft down the rivers.

Stayed only a day, but it was great. First-rate management. The water hookup was especially…read moreconvenient and it was easy to park. We were in space 22.

It's there first season open for winter…read more The first site they put us in, the water pressure was at 20 and no internet. They moved us. Second site was much better put hubby add to modify the sew pipe that had in ground, was way to high with no slop. So, the wind here can be very high, 50-60 mph , so make sure you have your skirting secured. They Do Not do snow removal at camp ground. Other then these issues , we did enjoy our stay. We got to see rams and prong horns. They roamed all over the came ground was cool.

Very nice park. I had a very lovely walk. Temperature was great…read more LOTS OF DOGS! I love dogs but if you are scared or don't, this might not be the park for you. They are off leash too, not all but most. My dog would love coming to this park. Beautiful views

I can't believe this beautiful little bike is right in downtown Bozeman. I did a sunrise hike here…read moreduring a quick trip to the town and I was in awe of the surrounding beauty. It's an easy 2 mile hike that only takes about 40 minutes. The path is easy to follow with benches and vistas along the way. If you want a gorgeous view of the town and mountains without a strenuous hike, this is perfect!

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.)