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Red Lodge Montana

Beartooth Mountains

Absaroka Lake, Beartooth Highway south of Red Lodge Montana

Red Lodge, Montana is one of several gateways to Yellowstone Park however, it is the only gateway that has the beautiful Beartooth Highway as the gate. Come and experience true western hospitality in this quaint, historic, mountain town. Today, Red Lodge is still a working agricultural town. Thanks in no small part to the town’s preservation of and appreciation for its colorful past, it’s also a fascinating destination where history is not so much a thing of the past as it is a vibrant part of the present.

Red Lodge features beautiful ranch lands, flowing rivers, spring creeks, and abundant wildlife. Mule deer enjoy the open range and grasslands available to them in outside Red Lodge, Yellowstone elk come down from the mountain tops to spend the winters, grizzly bears often visit to provide a thrill or a scare, moose are also abundant and wolves wander in and out of the valley.

Outdoor recreation Red Lodge is well known for many outdoor recreation opportunities: skiing, mountain biking, and backpacking are nearby. In April, it is host to the popular Peaks to Prairie triathlon.

fishing littel bear lake, beartooth mountains

Scott Hunter releasing Brook Trout back into Little Bear Lake in the Beartooth Mountains.

Downhill skiing is the main attraction in winter; Red Lodge Mountain Resort has a long history dating back to 1960 when the ski area first opened. Originally started by a local enthusiastic ski club, they have spent the last 50 years growing into a resort that attracts visitors and families from all over the country. For those who seek an uncrowded, authentic ski experience where one can truly relax and have fun.

When the snow melts, the action moves to Red Lodge Mountain Resort’s 18-hole golf course that’s at the base of the Beartooth Mountains with miles of views that will make it hard to keep your eye on the ball!

The close proximity to Yellowstone Park, the Beartooth Highway and many other natural wonders make Red Lodge the perfect place to vacation or live. Besides having the legendary fly-fishing Yellowstone River not far away World class big game hunting, whitewater rafting, kayaking, wildlife viewing and photography, hiking, camping and horseback riding are just a few of the unlimited recreational opportunities available here in Red Lodge. Many fine bed and breakfasts; cabins and guest ranches provide lots of options for fine lodging.

Climbing is popular in Red Lodges Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Montana's highest peak, Granite Peak at 12,799 is a popular climb for many and there are many challenging climbing routes in rugged, remote wilderness locales on many classic routes in the Beartooth District.

Red Lodge’s creeks, rivers, and alpine lakes are treats to experience, fishing is popular because it is so good on the Yellowstone, Stillwater, Rock Creek, and the many lakes the dot the Beartooth Highway.

Whitewater river trips and kayaking on the Stillwater River near Absarokee, Montana, approximately 40 minutes from Red Lodge are a popular activity.

There is plenty to do and see in Red Lodge and is a dang good stop on your way to Yellowstone.

Yellowstone News

Boy, snowboarder, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Snowboarding Jackson Hole Wyoming

What you may not know about Wyoming skiing…

Elk graze along the roads, snow sparkles on The Grand Tetons, and cowboys driving pickups greet us as we arrive in Jackson Hole for our ski week. Why go to Wyoming for skiing, you ask?...................First, there is the snow.............................. the unrivaled ski resort renowned for its 4,139' vertical of steep and deep served by this legendary base to summit lift. Only in Europe do you find comparable aerial lift access and high alpine terrain..................................After a head-rushing 4,000' vertical run off the "Big Red" Tram, we explore more of Jackson Hole.................Rest of Story

Elk herd, Jackson Hole Wyoming

Jackson Hole's National Elk Refuge

When the sun peaks over the Gros Ventre Mountains east of Jackson Hole, and its light creeps slowly across valley, light creeps over bundles of fur and antlers starting to stir from a cold winter night. As the sun reaches the base of the Grand Teton, orange and yellow light bathes the landscape and 6,000 wintering elk. By ten o'clock, adventurous visitors braving the winter cold venture out on the refuge in horse drawn sleighs to get an up close view of these majestic animals.

In the pre Columbian area elk ranged from the eastern states through central and western North America. They grazed the open prairies, mountain valleys, and foothills. As settlers pushed slowly westward, the distribution of the elk was rapidly reduced to the western mountains. By 1900, elk had disappeared from more than 90 percent of their original range.

When settlers arrived in Jackson Hole................................. rest of story

Utah slide kills Jamie Pierre

Pierre was a professional skier known for making huge leaps when he came to Grand Targhee to attempt what seemed impossible. Photos and video of him making his 245-foot jump circulated around the globe.

"It wasn't just some yahoo stunt," Pierre said in an interview published in the Jackson Hole Daily. "I chose to do it so it would open up doors, so I could witness my faith in Christianity.".........................rest of story

Snowmobilers, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone to open on time for 2011-2012 winter season

Yellowstone National Park officials announced that they plan to issue a Final Environmental Impact Statement that ensures the park will open for motorized oversnow travel as scheduled on Dec. 15. The Final EIS will only apply to the transition year and not to the preferred alternative that was discussed during public comment periods earlier this summer. The next step will be to publish and implement a One-Year-Rule, issued by the National Park Service, for the upcoming 2011-2012 winter season. "We decided that we needed to answer some questions that were raised during the public comment period," .......................rest of story

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