As noted by others, Travelers Rest State Park contains the only physically verified campsite of the…read moreLewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. The Park is well worth a visit if you are nearby. There is a ver nice interpretive center, walking trails and access to Lolo creek. I particularly enjoyed the Creek access. Lewis and Clark camped here twice. Once on the first leg of their journey traveling west and then on their return east. On their return the expedition temporarily split up to explore independently. This was the place they split so this is indeed a historical spot. I visited with my children and grandchildren. The kids particularly enjoyed wading in Lolo Creek as did our Labrador Retriever Gigi who retrieved lots of sticks. I am very glad we took the time to visit and highly recommend Travelers Rest Park.

This is only the second site along the Lewis and Clark trail where physical evidence of the Corps…read moreof Discovery has been found. This is one of the few spots where the Corps stopped both on the westward and eastbound legs of their journey. It was a serendipity discovery made when archelogists were trying to calibrate an instrument that detected magnetic anomolies. They moved it about 300 feet from a power line and turned it on. Amazingly, the instrument detected metal traces. By moving it around they found a rectangular area of trace mercury depositions. They had found the latrine for the Corps! The mercury was from soldiers taking a laxative pill called "Dr. Rush's Thunderbolts" that contained mercurous chloride (calomel). In the weeks the Corps camped nearby, the members of the expedition "excreted" enough of the medication to permit a thin layer to be detected. By referring to the Army Field Manual used by Lewis, who did everything by the book, they were able to find the camp, just 200 feet away. There they uncovered some bits of melted lead dropped from making bullets and found evidence of a blacksmith operation. There is an small museum that tells more of the story of Lewis and Clark. Occasionally, you may also find local reenactors who have set up a replica of what the Corps of Discovery's camp might have looked like. When in Lolo, visit Traveler's Rest!

Hidden Gem!! The…read moreLost Creek State Park Campground is a hidden gem nestled deep in the woods of Anaconda but well worth the drive. There are 21 sites nestled between tall lodge pole pines that look up to massive rock walls surrounding the park. If you continue driving deep into the canyon to the back of the park you will be pleasantly surprised to find 5-6 campsites that accommodate tents as well as small RVs (we have a 13'). Our neighbor had an 18' RV & it fit snugly in the camp site. We arrived close to dark, but the bonus for driving all the way back to the end of the canyon was a beautiful bubbling stream right behind the campsites that was generated from a small waterfall that was only a 150 yard walk on a paved trail from the main road. Don, the camp host, though a rugged man, was incredibly helpful and pleasant to speak with. As soon a we arrived, he showed up in his truck and made sure we had everything we needed & went on to let us know about the waterfalls behind our campsite and the Golden Eagles nesting above. In the morning, he made it a point to come by & let us know about the Mountain Blue Bird nest at campsite 2. Even though we had to drive through some questionable looking country neighborhoods to get to the park, it was well worth the trek from I-90. Lost Creek State Park is now our new favorite camping spot in Montana. Highly recommend!

Wendover is located ~3 miles west of Powell Junction on U.S. 12, adjacent to the Lochsa River in…read morethe Nez-Perce/Clearwater National Forest. It costs $14/night and features picnic tables, fire pits with grills, vault toilets, trash pickup and hand pump well water. The river is an easy walk. This is a good place for tent camping, though there are campers and trailers there as well though no hookups. Gas, a few provisions and restaurant food are available just up the road at the Lochsa Lodge but if you want real groceries you need to go over Lolo Pass and into Missoula around 50 miles each way. There's no cell phone service. There's a modest amount of separation between most sites around the perimeter, and many of the big trees are cedars. Though the road is nearby, traffic tapers off to almost nothing after dark. It's a popular road for motorcycles so the Harley riders are making most of the noise. The occasional westbound trucker will hit the jakes if feeling mean. On the whole, very peaceful and quiet except Friday and Saturday nights and mostly occupied by people going fly fishing along the river.

Not the prettiest of places since it's inside a mobile home park, but it actually surprised me. It…read morelooks like they are trying to buy the lots as the homeowners move out. It turned out to be a decent place to stay for the week while we were there. Friendly staff, safe, big laundry room, decent enough dog park, and good grass. *take note of lawn watering days*

DON'T GO!! The people are HORRIBLE Dirty, sloppy park, not…read moreENUFF room for a 42' & truck. 8.00 for firewood bundle. RIP OFF grass barely maintained. Too much $$ for what it is. KOA needs to tighten up their standards for all their locations.

We had the best time with Montana river guides. Sam, our rafting guide was super knowledgeable and…read morewelcoming. Mike, the owner, was so genuine and a staple of the community for whatever you might need. Photographer Mike (x2) took the best pictures and his dog provided the best assist. Caleb was our safety guide in case anything were to go awry. They were all amazing and invested in our experience. Being from California I was intimidated by the judgment I may have received by others but these were the best people we could have met. Book the amazing family run Montana River Guides over anyone else!

Being from lazy river CT, this was a super rush and the staff was super helpful in making sure we…read morehad a safe time on the Alberton Gorge. All safety gear including helmets (necessary) was provided and our guide knew the river inside & out. Montana is definitely a destination state for white water rafting- the river and the scenery is amazing!

I'm shocked that this place has no yelp reviews! I was in town for the week and came here on…read moreClassPass. I was only able to make it to two different workouts and both times I was half awake, but they were great! I've never been much of a TRX person and the two classes I took were perfect for introducing me into it. I took the black light boot camp class that was 30 minutes which was perfect to get a quick work out in, and then a 55 minute boot camp that wasn't black light. Just think, lots of burpees and trx moves. It's hidden in an alley, and downstairs in a basement which makes it a little hard to find, but once you find the alley the signage is really good to find this place. I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting!

I attended my first Sweat Shop Cycle Class yesterday and it was amazing. Bonnie is a high energy,…read morekick butt instructor! The environment of the studio is modern, chic and perfect for getting a great workout. Plus Bonnie's choice in music keeps your motivated, and pushing farther and farther in your workout. It's so great to have a specialized Cycle Studio in Missoula-- our town was missing out on this! I will most definitely be back for many more classes. Thanks ladies for bringing a little touch of bigger city type exercise studio while keeping it feeling intimate and small town.

I loved everything about our ride today! My horse was amazing, so gentle and sweet and such an easy…read moreride. We went all around the property through the fields. up into the mountains and even crossed a river! That was so fun!! Riding on the back of a horse through water is the best!!! All the horses are Tennessee walkers and the ride guides are very knowledgeable if you're in Missoula and looking for something to do this is a great daytime adventure. I believe our ride was about two hours.

Highly recommend. So professional and the horses are well taken care of. Cassie is a hoot and a…read morevery knowledgeable horsewoman. The horses are Tennessee Walkers and are so smooth to ride. If you are in Missoula....take time to book a ride.

Great little place! Very neat and the price is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read more Would be a great place to take your kids if they are into nature and animals.

From the owner: The mission of the Montana Natural History Center (MNHC) is to promote and cultivate the…read moreunderstanding, appreciation and stewardship of nature through education. MNHC offers numerous programs for children, including week-long summer outdoor discovery day camps for pre-K through 5th grade, weekly pre-school programs, Saturday Kids' Activities, and Museum Tours. For adults we have an Evening Lecture Series, Sip & Sketch evenings taught by local artists, four-part classes on topics from nature writing to geology, as well as Naturalist Field Days on a variety of topics, from raptor migration to lichens to Glacial Lake Missoula. MNHC also offers several Montana Master Naturalist certification courses throughout the year. MNHC has a newly-renovated exhibit center filled with local animal specimens, information on Montana's ecosystems, a diverse fossil display, rotating exhibits in our Naturalist Field Station, and an exhibit on Glacial Lake Missoula. There is an interactive Kids' Discovery Room, an Environmental Education Library with books for both children and adults, a small native plant garden, and a Nature Adventure Garden for outdoor play. MNHC also provides a bi-annual publication, Montana Naturalist magazine, free to members and the public, with feature articles about the flora and fauna of Montana, their ecology, habitats and conservation issues.