Montana

5 Awesome Easy National Park Hikes

The Yellowstone National Park Act was signed into law on March 1, 1872 by Ulysses S. Grant. This act created the world’s first national park, Yellowstone. Since that time, the number of national parks in the United States has grown to 61. Each of these federally protected areas offers something memorable. In most parks, you’ll…

Awesome Easy Glacier Hike: Running Eagle Falls

Glacier National Park is located in northern Montana adjacent to the Canadian border. It covers roughly 1 million acres. So, there are loads of amazing hikes! One of those is the Running Eagle Falls trail. Running Eagle Falls is an awesome and easy hike in this mountainous national park. Running Eagle Falls in an out…

8 Must-See Sights in 8 Must-See National Parks

This year for National Park Week, I picked a different park each day and highlighted a must-see sight in that park. It’s been a lot of fun reflecting on the uniqueness of so many national parks across the USA. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to travel to these special places! And,…

Glacier National Park Must-See

Glacier National Park is a spectacular combination of scenic vistas, alpine lakes, and mountain wildlife.  It is hard to choose just one Glacier National Park must-see sight. The obvious choice is the Going to the Sun Road. However, I’m going to just assume that one is a given. My selection for a Glacier National Park…

Yellowstone National Park Must-See

You might think that my must-see sight in Yellowstone National Park would be something like Old Faithful or Grand Prismatic. Nope. Now, don’t get me wrong, you should see those iconic places. However, my Yellowstone National Park must-see sight is Mammoth Hot Springs. You might find Mammoth Hot Springs to be an unusual choice. Allow…

Tip & Tee: Polebridge, Montana

Most visitors to Glacier National Park enter the park via either the east or west ends of the Going to the Sun Road. And while the Going to the Sun Road is a must see, hopefully, you’ll have enough time in Glacier to check out the other amazing  areas of the park such as Glaciers…

Tip & Tee: Nifty Neighbors in Waterton

Waterton Village in Alberta, Canada is a picturesque hamlet nestled in the Rocky Mountains. This quaint village is located on the shores of Waterton Lake within Waterton National Park.  Frequently highlighted as one of Canada’s best small towns, Waterton looks as though it was lifted out of the pages of a book. The streets of…

Tip & Tee: Glacier National Park

When it comes to shopping on a trip, I am a total tourist! My favorite souvenirs are travel tee shirts! Over the years, I’ve amassed quite a collection. In Tip & Tee, I share some of my treasures and a Trip Tip for that destination! I could not pass up this trip tee at the…

7 Budget Friendly Summer Vacation Ideas

Trying to decide where to go on summer vacation but worried about the budget? Don’t stress! It is possible to have an awesome family trip without breaking the bank! To find that destination that fits your family’s budget, consider summer vacation ideas that are a little different.  By this I mean avoid the headliner destinations…

5 Awesome Summer Experiences in Big Sky, Montana

As you might have guessed from my logo, I’m a fan of the mountains!  So, it is no surprise that I love Big Sky, Montana!  Big Sky, Montana may be best known for skiing in the winter, but it is an awesome place to vacation in the summer! Here are 5 incredible summer adventures that…

7 Secrets to Stretch the Vacation Budget Without Sacrificing Fun!

For most of us, considering the budget is just part of going on vacation.  And while it would be nice to travel and not think about the costs, that isn’t the reality for most of us.   As we all wait patiently for our ship to come in, consider these 7 secrets to stretch the vacation…

Mesa Falls Scenic Byway – Idaho

The good old USA is best seen by car.  Sure, flying is faster.  But there is something extra special taking a road trip across the country stopping along the way.  And, we have great scenic byways throughout the county.  Mesa Falls Scenic Byway in Idaho is one such example.  We stumbled across this little treasure on…