Montana has great snow and the best snow in the state is arguably at Lost Trail Powder Mountain in the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley on the Montana-Idaho border.  In fact, at Lost Trail you can ski in both states depending on which lift you take and which slopes you are skiing.

I recently had a birthday and my son, who was visiting from Hawaii, treated me to a day of skiing Montana!

                                                 Father and Son

He learned to snow board on this mounta...

There are a lot of perks living in Big Sky Country.  On of those great perks is being able to recreate on the state's rivers and streams.  The state legislature made a great move in securing access to treasured fishing and floating for the public through the 1985 Montana Stream Access Law.  The law has been controversial in some instances and even an issue in this years gubernatorial race, if I believe the political ads.

Bridge Abutment At Tucker Crossing East

I grew up enjoying the opportunit...

St. Mary Peak is a great day hike for anyone wanting to see the grand expanse of the Bitterrroot Valley.  The trail head is approximately 20 road miles west of Stevensville, Montana and starts at the end of Forest Service Road 739.

         LOOKOUT AT THE SUMMIT OF ST. MARY PEAK, BITTERROOT VALLEY MONTANA

The trail is approximately 3.13 miles long and is very well maintained.  The lookout at the top was used to spot forest fires but is now maned by volunteers who welcome visitors and this fun...