The Shiloh Conservation Area is an unexpected bonus in an area in which there is a much recent…read moredevelopment. It's a chance to get outside and enjoy nature without traveling far. As you walk along the path, there are signs describing what the conservation area does and the flora and fauna you might see. It's an easy walk, the paths are paved, the signs easy to read, and despite being close to a main road, it's quiet. While there are walking access points at the nearby apartments and businesses, there's also entrance off Shiloh near the Knife River business. It seems to be popular for families with kids and dogs or both, and people who like to fish. I've seen plenty of all of them. There's no seating or picnic tables, or the like, so it's a place to keep you moving (except maybe if you're fishing). You never know what you'll see around the next curve in the path, and that's not a bad thing.

Even though most things are closed or on hiatus until next year, Montana Fair still is a fun place…read moreto take the kids so they can burn off the excess energy. The typical food places are there, serving the usual not-so-healthy fare, but there are also some with lighter choices. On a hot day in the sun, the beer tent gives some welcome relief. The hall is open, but most booths are empty save for displays promoting next years fair. With a couple of exceptions, most vendors who are in person are hawking cleaners, mattresses, and the like. On the other hand, there is a bingo game going on in the open space in the next room. So, something for everyone here. There is live music from time to time in the courtyard area. The adults who aren't playing bingo can relax while the kids are doing their thing. It's a very laid back fair this year. For a $5 entry fee, this escape can't be topped as a way to get outside, give the kids something to do (rides cost extra) and just enjoy being out. Masks are required for entry this year, but with fewer people making for easier social distancing, the masks didn't stay on long once people got inside the fair grounds.

This park is pretty close to the airport, so you can also do some plane-spotting as you please…read more There's quite a few smaller personal aircraft here, so it's great to watch! Now onto the park itself. There's a parking lot with a few picnic tables, and a trail that seems to go out into the horizon. There's nothing stopping you from getting close to the edge of the rim rocks either, so you can peek over the edge if you dare. There are amazing views of the city, especially pretty in the sunrise.

At nearly the half-way point on a trail between Zimmerman Park and both Two Moon and Coulson Park,…read moreSwords Rimrock Park brings you onto the Chief Blackwater Trail in a spectacular fashion. They call it a Park, and I suppose with a couple of picnic tables in the shelter and the "necessary" building, it is a park, but not one that encourages long-term lounging. There's something about this spot that makes you want to walk, or run, or meander. Here, on top of the rimrocks, either direction, there's an impressive view of the City continuing all the way over to the Beartooth Mountains. It's a park that's also the trailhead for further exploration. Along the route there is an occasional bench upon which to sit and look at the sunset, or the sunrise, or the clouds moving over the mountains. The path is wide enough to accommodate walkers, joggers, and bikers in both directions. It's ADA accessible. But, come back to the Park to take a break, or have that picnic, or just stand around and chat with friends. You can't lose with the view.

We have just started both of our children (ages 5 & 10) in the jujitsu program on Tuesdays and…read moreWednesdays. So far everyone from the coaches to the other parents has been very welcoming, and you can tell people here are very close-knit with many families all participating (Dad, Mom, kids, Aunts). Their kid's program is a little more "aggressive" than the one we came from in Denver, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I feel like they're coached with proper support and supervision, and that the occasional bruised shoulder is a reality of the sport. They also train Muy Thai on Mondays, but my 10-year-old isn't quite ready to take that on so, for now, we are sticking with jujitsu days only. I will update my review as we continue classes here.

Easy trail with amazing views! Perfect for pictures, especially at sunset. Took about an hour and a…read morehalf at a relaxed pace. Peaceful and so close to town highly recommend!

A great spot to hike along sandstone features and take in views of the Yellowstone river, Billings,…read moreand the surrounding mountains. A little something for everyone.

Love this place, Bethany is an amazing instructor and person. I really have enjoyed my time at this…read morestudio. Its clean, its beautiful space. Worth trying a class if you are in town.

Heading cross country, the family wanted to stop for lunch and sit in a park. We got off at the…read morenext likely exit from I 94, and found ourselves in Huntley Montana, One of many small quaint towns along the Yellowstone River. In more or less the middle of town, we found this park: a large rectangle of grass, shade trees, a considerable play structure, and a few other odds and ends like a small basketball court, tetherball, and an athletic field. Heck, there's even a sand volleyball pit that looks well used. Just a few folks enjoying a quiet day of white puffy clouds and cerulean skies, along with our family. We picked one of the picnic tables in the park, a table that would have been reserved through some kind of online system back home. Not here, plenty to choose from and each one inviting for a road weary family. It felt good to get out of the car, and move around a little bit. A freight train went by on the nearby tracks, reminding us that this ain't SoCal. I can't imagine when we'd be back here again, but suffice to say, it made for a nice memory, and glad to put them in the Yelposphere.

Small town park with a big town look, meticulously groomed and maintained. Wonderful place for a…read morepeaceful picnic. When we were there the local car club was displaying their vehicles, a little added interest if you wanted to.

This place is AMAZING! I took a group of friends here to celebrate my birthday and couldn't have…read moreasked for a better day! The prices are so affordable that this is something we already planning to do again! Not only do you get the full paintball experience, but also a down to earth host with a family inviting setting, and most in importantly they are involved with their guest! They were taking pictures and video live streaming for us! And not from the sidelines! Rose was in the game with full coverage!

So much fun and the owners are amazing! My kids and I played airsoft, laser tag, archery tag, mini…read moregolf, zombie hunt and VR escape room. All are amazing and so much fun!