Pompeys Pillar National Monument: The One Place Where You Can Touch the Lewis and Clark Expedition
I've climbed the boardwalk to Clark's actual 1806 signature at Pompeys Pillar. Here's what to know before you go —…
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Robert Hayes
Robert Hayes is an outdoors and wildlife voice for RoamingMontana.com, covering hunting, gemstones, wildlife, and Montana's wild places. Roaming Montana uses named editorial personas to organize content by topic area. All content is produced by the Roaming Montana editorial team.
23+ Best Rivers in Montana: A Local’s Complete Guide
I've fished, floated, and waded nearly every major river in Montana. Here's my honest guide to the best ones —…
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Quake Lake, Montana: The Lake an Earthquake Built
I've paddled through a forest of dead trees still standing under the water. Here's my honest guide to Quake Lake…
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Mystic Lake, Montana: Beartooth’s Sandiest Alpine Lake
I've found Montana's largest alpine sandy beach at the base of a dam that survived a landslide. Here's my honest…
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Holter Lake, Montana: 25 Miles Without a State Ramp
I've boated a 25-mile Montana lake with zero state-run access points. Here's my honest guide to Holter Lake, the quietest…
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Hauser Lake, Montana: Helena’s Easygoing Chain Lake
I've learned to wake surf minutes from Montana's state capitol. Here's my honest guide to Hauser Lake, one of Helena's…
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Ennis Lake, Montana: The Lake Locals Still Call Meadow
I've windsurfed a lake so shallow it's warm by Montana standards. Here's my honest guide to Ennis Lake, and why…
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Crystal Lake, Montana: The Lake That Drains Itself
I've found a Montana lake sitting on porous limestone that literally leaks itself dry. Here's my honest guide to Crystal…
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Lake Koocanusa, Montana: The Complete Guide
I've driven the Koocanusa Bridge at sunset and camped along its shores. Here's the honest guide to this 90-mile border-crossing…
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Hungry Horse Reservoir, Montana: The Complete Guide
I've walked across a dam the Soviets once plotted to sabotage. Here's my honest guide to Hungry Horse Reservoir, Montana.
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Hebgen Lake, Montana: Fishing, Camping & Earthquake History
I've fly fished Hebgen Lake and stood where the 1959 earthquake dropped the shoreline overnight. Here's the complete guide.
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Georgetown Lake, Montana: Fishing, Skiing & History Guide
I've fished Georgetown Lake and stood at the chapel above it that most visitors drive right past. Here's the complete…
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