Located just 23 miles west of Austin, the stunning naturalHamilton Pool Preservewas first created when an underground river collapsed thousands of years ago. While it's still off the beaten path, it's slowly becoming a more popular tourist destination. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the jade gr...
Montana Plains Ghost Towns Google Maps Almost Ghost Towns You're probably familiar with the famous ghost towns in Western Montana, like Virginia City, Elkhorn, and Bannack. Here are some lesser-known examples of ghost towns (or real close to it) scattered on Montana's prairies. Montana Plains...
Glacier National Park in Montana is responsible for housing streams that flow into the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and Hudson's Bay. Because of this, it has become home to a variety of plants and animals, so much so that it has been designated an International Biosphere Reserve and...
Madison Campground is the closest to Yellowstone most popular West Entrance and the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. Located near the Madison River, this campground is a great choice for spotting herds of elk and bison. In the fall, bugling elk are a common soundtrack. Open from...
Montana Matt says: Good article, lots of good info help. In a pinch if u travel on a scenic highways or the back byways often you can just pull over off the median if it is not private property and car camp. I like to call the local lawenforcement in the area and just give them...
Once we got near Rochester, I called the park again – no vacancies! No! I anticipated this, so I went to plan B which was Carley State Park – a non-descript state park 8 miles from Whitewater. From touring it 10 years ago with Melissa, I knew this place wasn’t somewhere I wante...
After generations of sleeping outside, you tend to pick up a few camping hacks. Since 1938, REI Co-op Members and staffers have been creating and tuning pro tips to help make the outdoors a little more fun. These may not change your life, but they just might save some time or impress...
Montana BLM Camping –"The BLM maintains a large number of camping sites on public land; the public is welcome to make use of the facilities provided. Camping is permitted on BLM lands that have not been developed as a camp site. You must have legal access to the area and travel on exi...
The next day, drive about 120 miles to Füssen with the must-see Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles. Camp near Füssen for the final night. Camping: For routes and camping spaces go to roadsurfer spots, an app-based booking platform with access to 10,000 individual private camping spots...
A guy I met at a camp site in Billings, Montana had made a small printed sign in a clear sandwich bag telling people to not approach his dog. He hung it from a picnic table near his dog. You may not have your eye on your dog at all times, and such a sign helps warn anyone yo...