Where to vacation in Montana? (Bozeman, Livingston: how much, camp, living)

[Gulskjegg]

Originally Posted by NYMTman

What's wrong with Cut Bank? It's Browning that's such a hole. Browning is the last town before Glacier, anyway, so maybe you have the two confused?

Ok, an example. I ordered an office chair from Billmans Home Decor here in Cut Bank. I paid for it at the store and requested delivery, as it was before lunchtime.

The chair was not delivered that afternoon, so I called the store. They said it would be dropped off tomorrow for sure.

So, tomorrow came and the chair was delivered very late afternoon. I put it in the office and went off to dinner then sleep.

When I opened the office door the next day I was overwhelmed with the smell of skunk. The delivery driver had taken the chair, locked it in the back of the cube van overnight with roadkill.

I took it back to the store for a refund. When asked why, I asked him to put the chair in the little office behind the counter overnight, then he would understand.

Last I heard they send the chair back to the factory for a replacement. Again, this town is like the movie Deliverance.

Its kinda funny, because after we leave, they will be stuck here forever, a fate that suits them.

[jimj]

Originally Posted by fbcobrn

I don't remember where it was but it was the West side of 93, on our way back from Glacier Park that we went to a Bear Sanctuary. I had never seen that many bears, nor that close up (you drive thru in your vehicles with the windows up). Kinda fun to do. I can't wait to treat the grandsons to it after we get there.

I agree with Skalkaho too. Extremely beautiful falls, and the water is delicious. Just make sure you go after the snows.....and the road reopens.

Unfortunately they were closed by the state last year. Seems the state wanted him to buy an expensive license and it turned into a fiasco. I am not sure if he was allowed to reopen but I don't think so. There was another place called wild eyes that had everything from gators to cats but they also closed up. I would suggest to anyone that they float the north fork. When we first moved here we took an all day lunch trip and it was great!! Not very expensive considering, but a blast to be sure!!!!

[montann]

The drive thru with the bears is in Coram area between Columbia Falls and Glacier Park - it is an awesome experience.

[montann]

Definitely NW - Flathead Lake, Bigfork, Kalispell, Whitefish, Glacier National Park driving the Going to The Sun Road to east Glacier and back.
Mountains, streams, wildlife - gorgeous.

[JASMINE13]

I was at the bear park near Glacier in July of last year. It was great to see them so close to your car.

However there is another bear park in Yellowstone that contains all kinds of other wildlife. This one is suppose to be a lot better, unfortunately I didn't find this out until after I had already gone to the one near Glacier.

Kelly

[montann]

The bear park in Coram, Montana on the way to Glacier Park is NOT closed. They try to shut him down every year, to no avail (thank goodness). One of his employees got hurt there last year but he is still open every spring. It is well worth the time to visit this park.

[grizzfan]

There is a bear park on I-90 between Bozeman and Livingston featuring grizzly bears. Have never stopped but there seems to be lots of cars there in spring, summer and fall.

I live now in NW Montana, but don't overlook the Absoroka mountains near Livingston and south to Yellowstone Park through Paradise Valley. That's my favorite drive in the World. Outstanding fishing beautiful mountains. Stop at Chico Hot Springs on the way - a 5 Star eating establishment and resort and you might even rub shoulders with a movie star!! This is the original entrance to Yellowstone National Park and Gardiner is much much less over-developed than West Yellowstone and the scenery is prettier.

Just my two cents.

[jimj]

Originally Posted by montann

The bear park in Coram, Montana on the way to Glacier Park is NOT closed. They try to shut him down every year, to no avail (thank goodness). One of his employees got hurt there last year but he is still open every spring. It is well worth the time to visit this park.

Thank you for correcting my error! I don't keep up too much with what happens in the canyon so last I heard his permit was pulled for a while, glad to hear he got past that.

[Kanick]

Originally Posted by SouthBayTodd

I'm thinking of spending a couple of weeks in Montana this summer...I'd love to see some mountains, lakes, and a nice town or two. Any suggestions?

I have a great spot for you (I've stayed here twice - my friend owns it)

Bozeman Montana Ski Vacation Home Rental - Luxury log home with view of ski slopes at Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch

It's right outside of Bozeman.

[Montana Baby]

Northwest Montana from Missoula to Glacier are beautiful mountains (with Whitefish, Bigfork, Flathead Lake, Polson). Polson and Bigfork have gorgeous golf courses. Check out the Mission Church in St. Ignatius. Bigfork and Whitefish have the tourist shopping. You can get a boat rides on Flathead (biggest fresh water lake west of Mississippi). Dining out is best in Whitefish, Missoula or Kalispell or go to Quinn's Hot Springs.