Clancy, Montana: The Mining Camp That Became Helena’s Quiet Neighbor
Plan a visit to Clancy, Montana: Lump Gulch mining history, the Jefferson County Museum, Clancy Days and honest lodging tips.…
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Emily Carter
Emily Carter is a Recreation & Trails Contributor at Roaming Montana, specializing in state parks, geothermal hot springs, and four-season trail planning. She focuses on practical trip logistics—breaking down elevation profiles, permit requirements, and seasonal weather hazards across Glacier, Yellowstone, and Montana’s wilderness areas.
Four Corners, Montana: The Crossroads West of Bozeman
Four Corners, Montana explained: the three-highway crossroads, Bozeman Hot Springs, Gallatin County zoning, and routes to Big Sky and Norris.…
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Hobson, Montana: Hay Sculptures, a Bank-Vault Tavern and the Gateway to the Judith Basin
Plan a Hobson, Montana stop: the Bale Trail hay sculptures, a bank-vault tavern, Ackley Lake and Charlie Russell country. See…
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Pinesdale, Montana: A Small Bitterroot Valley Town and What Surrounds It
Visiting Pinesdale, Montana? Learn its history, how to be a respectful visitor, and the best Bitterroot Valley sights nearby, from…
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East Helena, Montana: A Visitor’s Guide to the Smelter Town on Prickly Pear Creek
East Helena, Montana guide: smelter history, Prickly Pear Park trails, rodeo, local eats and quick access to Canyon Ferry. Plan…
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Montana Hot Springs RV Resorts: A Local’s Guide to Soaking and Camping
Montana's best hot springs RV resorts — Fairmont, Lolo, Sophia, Bozeman, Yellowstone, Chico. Real soaking conditions, access rules, and what…
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Denton, Montana: The Grain Town That Rebuilt Along Highway 81
Denton, Montana guide: the Milwaukee Road grain town, the 2021 wildfire, Central Montana Rail, the Chew Choo train and MT…
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Roy, Montana: The Homestead Boom Town Named by Mistake
Roy, Montana guide: a name born from a post office mistake, the 1912 Milwaukee Road townsite, the Pirates and US…
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Wilsall, Montana: A Ranch Town Over 12,000 Years of Valley History
Wilsall, Montana: a Shields Valley town with Clovis-era history, a bank turned bar, Thunder Jack and a June rodeo. Plan…
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Clyde Park, Montana: A Shields Valley Town With Two Origin Stories
Clyde Park, Montana, in the Shields River Valley: a town named for a horse or a rancher, G Bar M…
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Joliet, Montana: A Rock Creek Railroad Town Assembled From Its Neighbors
Joliet, Montana on Rock Creek: a railroad town built from Carbonado's buildings, historic Main Street, Ringer's sculptures and trip tips.…
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Ryegate, Montana: A County Seat Built in a Rye Field
Ryegate, Montana guide: a county seat of 223 people, a depot built in a rye field, the 1921 courthouse, Sims-Garfield…
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