September in Montana is spiritual. I was sitting neck deep in this 60 degree running water…read moresurrounded by locals fly fishing and tanning, a Coors Light in my hand, and a rustic bridge in my peripherals while looking at the clear blue sky with rolling hills in the distance. This river felt like a movie set, as it is exactly what you think Montana would be like. I was sitting there pinching myself like damn places like this actually exist? Being from LA and living in New York, I rarely get to be this connected with the earth, so when I get the opportunity I do my best to enjoy it. The other thing I realized was having a clear view of the night sky, with no light pollution, is beyond humbling. The stars just right in your face FLEXING on you, with shooting stars being a regular occurrence. I just felt so connected to everything, and everyone. 100 years ago and all of eternity before that, every human being had this view every night. It would explain why we were much more religious/spiritual. I think a non light polluted sky would solve a lot of our current problems: It reminds you how small you are, or that there has to be some sort of creator or purpose to all of this. Every dot in the sky is essentially another sun...? What an insane concept. I can't even comprehend that. In a weird way though, it brings me peace. This unobstructed view of the night sky reminds me of whatever that sh*t Socrates said: "All I know is that I know nothing." IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

I went on a trip with the Warriors to Quiet Waters. It's an organization that helps wounded…read moreveterans recover from psychological injuries and find peace in a beautiful place like Bozeman Montana. The Outfitters group that takes us out onto the water and teaches us to Fly fish is Montana's Last Best Outfitters " MLBO" Some of us had never picked up a fishing pole let a lone a fly rod. Others who have fished with your regular rod and reel learned very quickly there is a huge difference between that and a fly rod. Lucky for us we had the staff members from MLBO. They were patient and very knowledgeable with the rods, and specific flies to use, having them on the river with us almost felt like we were cheating. Sure we had to put in the work casting and landing a fish, but each one would point us in the direction to cast and sure enough a few moments later we were struggling to land them. MLBO has generations upon generations of knowledgable, passionate and experienced fisherman. In the military when someone has been on tour after tour we call them "seasoned veterans" or "salt dogs" well the members of MLBO would be the "seasoned veterans of the water" Thank you guys for everything. I couldn't imagine being in your neck of the woods and not wanting your guidance on the water. So ladies and gentleman of yelp I can assure you if your looking for and outfitters group in the Bozeman Montana are ..... you will never go wrong choosing MLBO.

The rotary club did a great job on designing the park it's a nice place to take the family for a…read moreday with a lot of activities in a safe place. You will find a beach,boat dock,pavilions,fishing,walking trail,climbing wall,swimming,bathrooms all for free and in one place.

Not actually a beach like you find at the ocean with white sand but for 10,000 feet above the sea…read moreit's pretty nice plus you can swim in the summer with a view of maybe snow on the mountains. There also a boat dock you can sunbath on with bathrooms and picnic pavilions right next to the beach.

Small little watering hole but pretty cool overall. Nice vibe, close to the main highways and their…read moreare volleyball courts as well! This is a little hidden gem and I loved my time there.

from stopping by for information about kayak rentals to renting to returning our kayaks these…read morepeople were so easy to work with. they were flexible, as the number of our party changed a few times, and so friendly and helpful. we have rented from them twice and will definitely be back. couldn't have asked for a better or easier experience.

Ew. As a local to Bozeman it was extremely off-putting to…read morehear of the gatekeeping attitude to boating possessed and expressed by an elderly woman worker at NLRLO. Commenting on my supposed needs snidely, and without provocation just sent another sale out of the area. I thought these people were from here, as I've visited their NLTCo and Boat Barn locations prior, but their gatekeeping, unpolite, and prejudice language sound like any number of unsettled transplants I've met in the Gallatin area. "Thanks" but no thanks.

This was my favorite hike we did in our hikes here! It wasn't long but it had an epic view!…read more We found it by accident and can't recommend it enough!

Exercise your imagination. This state park, a historical site, allows it. Demands it, in fact…read more Near cliffs carved by the Madison River, this site was used by early Native Americans who used to drive the buffalo off the cliff. Waiting at the base of the cliff were the women and children ready to skin, clean, and prepare the buffalo meat and begin preparing the hides for clothing and blankets. It's difficult to imagine in today's era. It looks like any other tall hill and cliff until you read about its history. The park has a nice walking path amongst the remains of what has been identified as a Native American village and there are plenty of bones and other artifacts buried beneath the grasses. You aren't allowed to remove what you find, though. The unnerving part of the hike that follows the path of the runners and the buffalo herds is not the history, but the snakes. There are huge signs advising to be on the lookout for rattlesnakes. So much for the imagination needed to see, in your mind's eye, the thundering herds of buffalo when you have to keep one eye grounded in the reality of the here and now. It's a primitive park, not well traveled, but that makes it easier to picture the past. Just be mindful of the snakes. There's a minimal entry fee of a few dollars paid on the honor system.

They did a great job with my kids on horses for the first time. It was safe and fun!read more

I had been seeing all the hype around poncho shirts on social media and had been wanting to try…read moreone, but I was hesitant to order online and risk getting the sizing wrong. While visiting Montana, I found one of the few places that actually carries them in-store. They have a nice small collection of poncho shirts, and I was able to find both my size and a style I really liked. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the store has a great overall selection of clothing. I didn't get a chance to check out the fishing tackle on this visit, but they definitely appear to have an impressive selection. Great experience and definitely worth stopping by!