vacation: A Visit to the Old Mission State Park between Missoula MT and Coeur d'Alene ID - 01/09/10 03:59 AM
A Visit to The Old Mission State Park between Missoula MT and Coeur d'Alene ID in Cataldo, Idaho
This summer I visited the Old Mission State Park outside of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, just a short distance from the Montana / Idaho State Line.You can tell from the pictures that it was a beautiful sunny day. The views from the Mission are amazing.
Old Mission State Park features a historic mission that was built between 1850 - 1853 by Native Americans and the Catholic Jesuit Missionaries. It is also Idaho's oldest building. The Old Mission is on top of a hill overlooking … (2 comments)

vacation: Visit the Dinosaurs at Bozeman Montana's Museum of the Rockies! - 10/21/09 11:05 PM
Visit the Dinosaurs at Bozeman Montana's Museum of the Rockies!
This summer we stayed in Bozeman for a few days to attend a training class for TopProducer. While we were in Bozeman, we took my 7-year old nephew to the Museum of the Rockies.
The museum features exhibits on Native American culture and artifacts, a Western history collection, outdoor exhibits, and is best known for its Paleontology exhibits. The museum's dinosaur complex is impressive and is a major stop on Montana's Dinosaur Trail - a tour of Montana's rich paleontological findings.
Home to one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils in … (21 comments)

vacation: Quinn's Hot Springs Resort - One of Montana's Natural Hot Springs Resorts - Near Missoula MT - 08/04/09 08:39 AM
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort - One of Montana's Natural Hot Springs Resorts - Near Missoula MT
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort was established in 1885 around one of Montana's best natural hot mineral springs.
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is located in Paradise, Montana, just over an hour from Missoula MT - on the banks of the Clark Fork River.
The resort is now a full service vacation destination with:
Multiple Natural Hot Spring Pools with Varying Temperatures Hot Tubs Glacier Lodge - A Rustic Mountain Lodge Canyon Guest Cabins - Rustic Cabins Quinn's Tavern & Casino Harwood House Restaurant Fine Dining Gift Shop … (0 comments)

vacation: Montana Clark Fork Riverfront Cabin Vacation Rental $159/night - Relax, Fly Fish & Enjoy the Wildlife! - 07/13/09 06:29 AM
Montana Clark Fork Riverfront Cabin Vacation Rental $159/night - Relax, Fly Fish & Enjoy the Wildlife!
You'll experience life...Montana Style in this beautiful riverfront property. Situated on the Clark Fork River, this home delivers commanding views of the water below, not to mention the abundant wildlife including bald eagles, deer and elk.
Constructed in 2004, this property is immaculate and features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fireplace, sunroom, panoramic views, and comfortable accommodations.
This "Clark Fork River Hideaway" is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of flyfishing or rafting the Clark Fork River. It's also a great weekend escape, … (0 comments)

vacation: Montana is a Great Place for Living or Vacationing Off the Grid - 08/20/08 12:20 PM
According to Wikipedia, living off the grid refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. With rising costs for electricity and a growing consciousness about the environment, we have been seeing a growing demand for properties that are "off the grid" in Western Montana.
True "off the grid" properties do not rely on municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services.
According to an article in USA Today, "Now, in 29 states, homeowners on the grid can get state rebates or tax breaks that subsidize up to 50% or more of the cost … (3 comments)

vacation: Follow the Montana Dinosaur Trail! - 08/15/08 03:38 AM
Looking for something unique to do while you're in Montana?
Do you enjoy museums, dinosaurs, and history? Well, you're in luck. Montana is RICH in paleontological finds.
You can discover many exciting dinosaur finds on Montana's Dinosaur Trail and experience everything from Field Digs to Programs to special Exhibits!
The Tour Starts at the Carter County Museum, Ekalaka: Montana's first county museum, it features many paleontological finds. Then leads you to the following locations:
Makoshika State Park, Glendive: Makoshika (meaning "bad land" in Lakota) is part of the late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation; more than ten different dinosaur species have been discovered in … (2 comments)

vacation: Missoula, Montana - The Best Pet Friendly Locations in the Garden City! - 03/04/08 12:07 AM
Missoulians love their pets and there are many places that are pet friendly in Missoula.
Missoula and its surrounding areas have abundant recreational opportunities for you and your pet, including 2 dog parks - Jacob's Island and Fort Missoula's Canine Campus where you can let your pooch run without a leash. There are many other great places to walk your dog in Missoula, but you must comply with the city's leash laws. Our favorite places in the city limits are the Clark Fork River Walking Trail and the Kim Williams Trail. For a really good workout with your dog, you could also Hike the "M" trail … (5 comments)

vacation: Keeping An Eye On Missoula, Montana? The Best Local Webcams - 02/28/08 01:41 AM
If you're want to keep an eye on Missoula, Montana, here are the best local web cams to help:
Downtown Missoula & View of the "M" on Mount Sentinel - Missoula County Webcam
The Univeristy of Montana's GRIZ CAM - GRIZ CAM 
The Missoula International Airport also has a webcam at FLYMISSOULA
The Missoulian's webcam & weather forecast - Missoulian Cam
Here's a list of other Montana webcams.
Want to see your favorite webcam quickly? Add iGoogle as your internet browser's homepage. One of the free tools on iGoogle is that you can add your favorite webcam and it will appear on your homepage. We … (0 comments)

vacation: Think Spring & Book Your Montana Fishing Vacation Today! Clark Fork River Hideaway - 01/13/08 09:15 AM
Think Spring & Book Your Montana Fishing Vacation Today! Opening for the season on April 1, 2008, this wonderful 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath house overlooks the Clark Fork River with a panoramic view and 900 feet of river frontage. From the living area of this house you can view Bald Eagles soaring past the windows and sitting in the tree just a few feet from the dining room table, as well as moose, elk and deer crossing the river below. This "Clark Fork River Hideaway" is the perfect spot to unwind at night after a day of fly fishing or rafting … (4 comments)

vacation: Baby It's Cold Outside...Unless You're Soaking in a Hot Spring! Visit Montana's Hot Spring Destinations! - 01/13/08 08:51 AM
Baby It's Cold Outside...Unless You're Soaking in a Hot Spring! While temperatures have been dipping into the 20's and 30's, a great way to warm up is by visiting a natural hot spring. Montana has more than two dozen developed "hot spring" destinations and another 30 natural sites all fed from natural geothermal features. Rooms, fine dining, therapeutic massage, Olympic sized pools, soaking tubs, and steam rooms are available at many of the developed sites. Resorts are located near some of the finest outdoor recreation areas in the state. Mountain ranges, streams and national forests adjoin Montana "Hot Springs." Some of … (4 comments)

vacation: New Group - Montana - Big Sky Country - Real Estate, Sights, What to Do, Where to Stay & More! - 09/28/07 02:50 PM
Do you love Montana, like visiting our state, or dream of moving to Big Sky Country one day?
We've started a new group on ActiveRain that's all about Montana at http://activerain.com/groups/montana . Join us and learn more about "the last best place" including sights and areas, what to do, where to stay and all about the local real estate market.
Montana is celebrated for many things, among them its grand mountains, vast prairies, wide-open sky, cool clear rivers, abundant wildlife and friendly, independent people. The fourth-largest state in the nation, Montana has a population of just more than 900,000, for an … (4 comments)

vacation: Beautiful Montana Getaway - Clark Fork River Hideaway Vacation Rental - A Fisherman's Paradise! - 05/23/07 03:42 PM
Beautiful Montana Getaway - Clark Fork River Hideaway Vacation Rental - A Fisherman's Paradise
This is the Montana you've been looking for! Located in Superior, Montana you will love this river retreat.
Situated on the Clark Fork River, this is a fisherman's and recreationalist's paradise. Rafting, fishing, hiking, hunting, bicycling, wildlife viewing, shopping and day trips are all available from this lovely home. Built in 2004, this property is immaculate and features a fireplace, sunroom, panoramic views, and comfortable accomodations. $179/night (2 night minimum) or $1,128 per week (2 week maximum), $100 deposit + $75.00 cleaning fee. Sleeps 6, no pets. … (5 comments)

vacation: Searching for Real Estate in Missoula, Montana? - 03/30/07 03:49 PM
Are you looking for a home, business, recreational property or land in Missoula, Mineral, Lake or Sanders Counties? Let me help. I love helping people find their dream properties.
Just email me or give me a call with a description of what you seek including your Name, Address, Email, and Telephone number. I can email listings to you automatically as they come on the market.
Please include in your email a description of the property you would like to look at or a description of the property you want to sell.
Price desired or request a CMA (for sellers)Location desiredType of property desiredDo you have any special … (0 comments)