Kevin Ray's Western Montana Real Estate Blog

A great way to spend summer nights in Western Montana is to lease cabins from the Forest Service. One great cabin in Superior is located at Thompson Peak.Description:There is a $30 a night usage fee. The cabin will accommodate up to four people. Drive directly to the tower. Microwave, refrigerato...

Located in the "big sky country" of Montana, lies the Lolo National Forest. The Forest surrounds the western Montana community of Missoula. The crest of the Bitterroot Mountains divides Montana from Idaho and serve as the forest's western boundary. The Continental Divide through the Scapegoat wil...

Whether you live in Montana or are just visiting, you need to visit the National Bison Range. Established in 1908, the National Bison Range is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. It was established with the first Congressional appropriations ever made for the purchase of lands for a...

Whether you live in Missoula or are just visiting, you need to visit the National Bison Range. Just a short drive from Missoula, this makes a great day trip.Established in 1908, the National Bison Range is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. It was established with the first Congres...

If your looking for a great recreational area near Missoula, visit Pattee Canyon.Set in a wooded canyon near Missoula at 4,100 feet , Pattee Canyon Recreation Area has individual family picnic sites available for free. There are 2 group sites available by reservation. The picnic area sits in a gr...

This year's Ravalli County Fair is scheduled for August 30th - September 3rd. Fair Gates open 7am to 10pm Exhibit Buildings open 11am to 10pm Carnival Opening TimeWednesday: 2:00 pm Thursday - Sunday: 12:00 pm Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Fairgrounds Office at the West Gate.(No Pre-S...

This year's Sanders County Fair will be held August 27 through September 2, 2007 at the fairgrounds in Plains, Montana. This is a great annual event with a demolition derby, PRCA rodeo, live music, rides, games, and great food.My family and I always attend the Sanders County Fair. The Demolition ...

Mark your calendars for this year's Western Montana Fair which will be held at the Missoula County Fairgrounds from August 7-12, 2007.This year's fair features PRCA Rodeo events, music by Josh Gracin, a demolition derby, amusement park rides, great food, vendors, animals and more!For more informa...

Missoula Urban Area--includes greater Missoula area and Lolo Residential   Month of  April Year to DateYear # Sales Median Price # Sales Median Price2007 98 $207,850 327 $206,4002006 114 $183,950 361 $187,0002005 115 $185,000 317 $178,0002004 97 $167,000 299 $160,000 Missoula and Surrounding Area...

If you love a good county fair and even better rodeo, join us in Superior this summer for the Mineral County Fair and Rodeo- August 4-5th. Located at the Mineral County Fairgrounds -  It's a Great Time for all! This is what rodeo's all about! Good food, live music and bull riding!