mineral county: Mineral County's Mining History - 1897 Along Quartz & McFarland Creeks
- 08/30/08 07:27 AM
Mineral County was home to one of the largest gold rushes in the state. It's hard to believe when you visit many of the drainages now that they were once home to thousands of people. An interesting news clip that I just came across from the Mineral County Historical Society is from the Mineral Independent (from the Missoulian 20 years earlier) August 31, 1933. It references Quartz Creek and its tributaries where we currently have properties listing - and mining claims! I can just picture visiting an old miner's cabin and walking in and seeing their "pay" - a bowl full … (2 comments)
mineral county: Breathtaking Views from Hoo Doo Pass in Mineral County
- 08/28/08 07:07 AM
Earlier this summer we took a drive to Hoo Doo Pass near Superior, Montana. This is an amazing drive with breathtaking views from every side. On the way you drive along a local favorite of fly fishermen - Trout Creek - which is rich in Trout, of course. The road leads you up a wide canyon. Along the way, you pass the trailhead for Heart Lake - a great day hiking trail. Hoo Doo Pass is at the Montana / Idaho border and has a beautiful alpine feeling. There is also a trailhead for Hoo Doo Lake which I am told … (2 comments)
mineral county: Learn About Mineral County, Montana at MyMineralCounty.com!
- 08/26/08 09:53 AM
Mineral County, Montana (MT) is an amazing place to live and work. We are surrounded by National Forest and the Clark Fork River flows through most of the County. Mineral County boasts 87 miles of river, 650 miles of streams, more than 45 pristine mountain lakes, 400+ miles of hiking trails. Not to mention the world famous whitewater rapids through the Alberton Gorge. Needless to say, Mineral County is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise Want to learn more about Mineral County and its communities of Superior - the County Seat, St. Regis, Alberton, Deborgia, Haugan, Lozeau, and Saltese? Then visit www.mymineralcounty.com, the only local … (0 comments)
mineral county: Anthropologists to Perform a Dig in the China Gulch Area of Cedar Creek in Superior this Week!
- 06/25/08 02:49 AM
Anthropologists from the University of Montana, in conjunction with the US Forest Service, will be visiting Superior this week and performing an archeological dig in the China Gulch area of Cedar Creek. They were also here in 1995 and discovered several things, including the U-shaped hearth in this photo. Cedar Creek has a colorful history to say the least. In 1869, a Frenchman named Louis Barrette discovered gold and established Louiseville, named after his wife. By 1870, Louiseville was a booming mining town, but within 3 years it would be completely abandoned. The Chinese who were forced out of Idaho moved into the … (0 comments)
mineral county: Views Worth Hiking For - The Superior Vista Trail in Superior, Montana
- 03/07/08 12:57 PM
The snow is almost gone in beautiful Western Montana and hiking season is just around the corner! As a warm-up we decided to hike the Superior Vista Trail this evening. This trail was just formalized in the last year or two and leads up a mountain on the North side of the town of Superior. It is moderate to difficult in terrain with the first 1000 feet at 10% grade and the remaining hike at 15-20% grade. The trail is marked with several signs with photos of Superior, the county seat for Mineral County, in the early 1900's and the historical sites that … (6 comments)
mineral county: Mineral County Home & Business Tour Scheduled for April 5, 2008! Join Us for Food, Fun & Prizes!
- 02/20/08 01:53 AM
We are pleased to announce Mineral County's First Annual Home Tour. The Home Tour is an opportunity to showcase Mineral County's building industry, new construction, and local businesses. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Home Tour will start at Superior Color & Lumber located at 213 Mullan Rd., Superior, MT 59872 where maps of participating homes and local businesses will be available. The tour will be free to the public and attendees will enjoy free food and can register to win a variety of prizes at each of the homes on the … (0 comments)
mineral county: Great Buys in Montana Real Estate - Saint Regis - St. Regis
- 01/28/08 02:42 PM
Situated at the confluence of the St. Regis and Clark Fork rivers, as well as Highway 135, the shortcut to Glacier. St. Regis is ideally located enroute to the splendors of Flathead Lake, Glacier/Waterton Parks, the National Bison range and the Flathead Indian Reservation. The town is nestled in mountains abundant with lakes, forests, hiking trails, ski slopes, snowmobile runs, game and wildlife, fishing, whitewater rafting, and thousands of miles of creeks and rivers. The town was named after a Jesuit priest, Saint Regis DeBorgia. It began as a shipping point for the lumber industry, which is now minimal. Once a … (3 comments)
mineral county: De Borgia, Montana - Great Buys in Montana Real Estate
- 01/25/08 04:30 PM
DeBoria Montana is located in southwestern Montana, situated near the Idaho and Montana borders on I-90, just east of Saint Regis. De Borgia was named for the Saint Regis de Borgia River, by Father de Smet in 1841. Father de Smet was a member of the Jesuit order who founded the first Catholic mission, Saint Mary's Mission in Stevensville that same year. The first post office was established in 1900 with Elizabeth Wence as postmaster. De Borgia is a popular destination for snowmobiling and is close to skiing at Lookout and the Hiawatha Trail - a popular bicylce tour area with amazing views. There … (0 comments)
mineral county: Alberton - A Montana Paradise - Great Buys in Real Estate
- 01/25/08 04:09 PM
Are you looking for your dream Montana property? Maybe some acreage or a cabin or your own Riverfront Fishing Retreat? Take a look at Alberton, Montana. A short 25 minutes from Missoula, Alberton is a charming community and you can still find some great real estate buys. Alberton also boasts one of the best whitewater rapids in the world at the Alberton Gorge. The Alberton Gorge is a canyon section of the Clark Fork River with friendly Class II-III whitewater that makes a perfect trip on a hot summer day. Alberton is located in Mineral County, one of the nation's most popular areas for … (2 comments)
mineral county: Mineral County Median Home Prices Remain Strong Through 2007
- 01/16/08 01:45 PM
There has been a lot of negative national press about the real estate market recently. Reports of increased foreclosures and falling home prices seem to headline every news segment. What these national stories don't report is that many markets remain steady or are even growing slightly. So is the case with Mineral County and much of Western Montana. During 2007, median home prices in the county increased significantly. The area of Alberton saw the median home sales price rise to $168,500, a 9.2% increase from 2006. The area from Fish Creek through Superior saw a median home price of $148,000, a … (0 comments)
mineral county: Mineral County Montana - No. 1 HOTTEST County for Land in the United States!
- 01/16/08 12:15 PM
There was a story on the front page of the Missoulian (http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2007/11/04/news/local/news02.txt) just before Thanksgiving announcing that Mineral County was No. 1 hottest county for land in the United States! This story reported on the growth spurt that Mineral County is experiencing and how Mineral County was 1st in the nation in September for hits on a popular website Landwatch.com. In September, there were 28 properties in Mineral County on the website, a relatively sparse number compared to second-place Nicholas County of West Virginia and third-place Calhoun County of Florida. But on the average, more people checked out Mineral County's 28 listings than … (0 comments)
mineral county: Want to Know About Mineral County Montana? Visit the County's Wiki Site.
- 01/13/08 11:27 AM
The Clark Fork Chronicle and Mineral County Chamber of Commerce recently set up an online encyclopedia that allows many different authors to work together on articles. According to the Chronicle, "With the first members of the baby boomer generation retiring and moving to areas offering nearby national forests and national parks, we are likely to see a large influx of newcomers. Many may be moving from cities to rural residential areas for the first time. It may take them a while to become familiar with all the quirks of Montana living--noxious weeds, open range, bears in the backyard, and wildfire. It … (0 comments)
mineral county: Jodi Marshall, Donn Dale, Richard Conviser & Melody Anderson to Play in Superior on November 9th - Mineral County Performing Arts Council Sponsors Free Concert
- 10/21/07 11:13 AM
JOIN US for a FREE Concert in Superior on November 9th! The Mineral County Performing Arts Council (MCPAC)Presents an Evening of Music With Special Guests: •| Jodi Marshall The Northwest's Renowned Jazz Pianist (Photo) •| Melody Anderson Talented Jazz Vocalist & Performer •| Richard Conviser Professional Violinist with the Missoula & Glacier Symphonies •| Donn Dale A Flamenco Guitarist who will Transport You to Old World Spain Friday November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Performance to be at: Superior Baptist Church 609 5th Street Superior, MT 59872 Free Admission! Freewill Offerings Accepted Free Coffee Social After the Concert The Mineral County Performing Arts Council … (0 comments)
mineral county: Missoula Lake - A Hidden Getaway in the Lolo National Forest above Superior Montana
- 10/02/07 03:26 PM
We spent this past weekend at Missoula Lake above Superior with my parents. Missoula Lake is a beautiful alpine lake full of cutthroat and rainbow trout, although they are difficult to catch. It's only a short walk from the road and there are great camping spots above. When we were there, the first winter snows had already hit and there was about 1/2" of snow on the ground and a dusting on the trees. The drive to the lake was beautiful as well with the trees just changing color and seeing bright bursts of yellow and small red bushes on the … (4 comments)
Mineral County was home to one of the largest gold rushes in the state. It's hard to believe when you visit many of the drainages now that they were once home to thousands of people. An interesting news clip that I just came across from the Mineral County Historical Society is from the Mineral Independent (from the Missoulian 20 years earlier) August 31, 1933. It references Quartz Creek and its tributaries where we currently have properties listing - and mining claims!
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