Fairy Lake, Montana: Alpine Camping Without the Hike
I've woken up lakeside in the Bridger Range without a single mile of hiking the night before. Here's my honest…
Read Guide
Sarah Bennett
Sarah Bennett is the Managing Travel & Culture Editor at Roaming Montana. She researches and writes comprehensive regional guides covering Montana’s historic mining towns, scenic byways, and small-town communities. Her work focuses on preservation history, seasonal road logistics, and helping travelers discover authentic local stops beyond the major national park gates.
Iceberg Lake, Montana: Why It Has Ice in July
I've swum next to floating icebergs in July in Glacier National Park. Here's my honest guide to Iceberg Lake —…
Read Guide
Lake Alva, Montana: The Clearwater Chain’s Quiet Lake
I've camped at a lake so close to Holland Falls trail I walked there before breakfast. Here's my honest guide…
Read Guide
Echo Lake, Montana: The Warm Lake Near Bigfork
I've found the warmest lake in the Flathead Valley, and it's not the one everyone drives past it to reach.…
Read Guide
Whitefish Lake, Montana: Swimming & Boating Guide
I've swum Whitefish City Beach and boated the whole shoreline. Here's the real guide to Whitefish Lake — beaches, depth,…
Read Guide
Waterton Lake, Montana: Crossing Into Canada’s Peace Park
I've hiked across an international border to reach this lake. Here's my honest guide to Waterton Lake and the world's…
Read Guide
Two Medicine Lake, Montana: Glacier’s Quiet Corner Guide
I've hiked and boated Two Medicine Lake without the Going-to-the-Sun Road crowds. Here's the complete guide to Glacier's east-side gem.
Read Guide
Thompson Chain of Lakes, Montana: Complete Guide
I've fished 18 lakes along one 20-mile stretch of highway. Here's my honest guide to the Thompson Chain of Lakes…
Read Guide
Tally Lake, Montana: The State’s Deepest Lake Guide
I've cliff jumped into Montana's deepest lake and been surprised by how warm it was. Here's my honest guide to…
Read Guide
Swiftcurrent Lake, Montana: Many Glacier’s Iconic Lake
I've watched sunrise from the Many Glacier Hotel porch over Swiftcurrent Lake more times than I can count. Here's the…
Read Guide
Swan Lake, Montana: The Complete Lake Guide
I've watched trumpeter swans at dawn and skated wild ice here in winter. Here's my honest guide to Swan Lake,…
Read Guide
St. Mary Lake, Montana: Guide to Glacier’s Windiest Lake
I've chased sunrise light and dodged serious wind at St. Mary Lake for years. Here's the honest guide to Glacier's…
Read Guide