By Nate The trailhead to Sapphire Lake is accessed from the Holland Lake trail, 24 miles north of Seeley Lake on HWY 83. You’ll find the Holland… Read more “Flathead National Forest: Sapphire Lake”
Category: Montana
Glacier National Park: Shangri La
By McKayla A popular day hike off the beaten path (in fact, off the path completely for parts) in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park.… Read more “Glacier National Park: Shangri La”
The Bitterroots: Brian Lake
By McKayla First things first: our hiking book had said it was seven miles to the lake and there would be four difficult creek crossings. We think… Read more “The Bitterroots: Brian Lake”
Smith River: Packing the canoe
If you are lucky enough to draw a permit to float the Smith River in Montana, you will have five days surrounded by gorgeous red and blue cliffs. Just… Read more “Smith River: Packing the canoe”
Weir Creek Hot Springs
Trip theme: A Valentine’s Day of snuggling up with a pool full of strangers. Directions: From Missoula, Montana, drive south to Lolo (about 10 miles), then… Read more “Weir Creek Hot Springs”
Forest service cabins
Trip takeaway: A watched pot never boils; a tiny pot for melting snow never fills a camelback. Preparations: My friend, Camille, called and asked if we had ever… Read more “Forest service cabins”
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