Flyfishing

· If you already know what you’re doing, there are lots of spots to fish from along the Bitterroot including at the wedding venue.

· If you don’t know how to fish or you do but want the opportunity to float the Bitterroot, hire a guide. We recommend the Bitterroot Fly Company, Darby MT (Orvis endorsed) bitterrootflycompany.com

Hiking

· Baker Lake

· Blodgett Overlook Trail

· Trapper Peak (where we got engaged!)

Pickleball

· We have a pickleball court at our wedding venue. So if you’re interested in coming by to play, let us know and we will make sure there is a fun rotation going.

Horseback Riding

· There are several outfitters in the area who will take you out. Try Hidalgo Trail Rides—hidalgotrailrides.com

ATVs

· There is great off-road opportunities. Bitterroot Adventures will set you up on ATV trail rides—bitterrootatv.com

Country Dancing

· Thursday nights at 7:00 pm at the Rustic Hut in Victor, lessons followed by dancing

Hat Bar

· Stevensville has a hat bar where you can choose a cowboy hat or baseball cap and let your creative side run wild! If you haven’t experienced a hat bar before, check out thehatedit.com The event will last 2 hours and you need a reservation

Family Farms

· There are lots of family farms in the area (like Red Rock Farm) that have country stores on site where you can purchase farm fresh produce, honey, eggs and meat.

· Check out Farm Wild on Tuesday evenings, where you get to pick your own bouquet from their gorgeous flower fields, or you can reserve a private session of either picking or floral arrangement. www.farmwildmt.com

4th of July

· We will update once the local calendars post the best spots for watching fireworks

Dining

· Red Rooster—bakery in Hamilton with great breakfast or lunch options as well as bread and pastries for take home

· Nap’s Grill—Iconic hamburger spot

· Bitterroot Brew Pub—Brew pub with an always changing menu

· Bandits—Brew pub with Mexican food, right on the river

· Grano—excellent pizza and pasta

Shopping

· Main Street, Hamilton—wander the shops on Main Street or the nearby side streets to find fun boutiques and souvenirs

· Murdochs—If you haven’t been, imagine if Cal Ranch and REI had a baby! Great hats, boots and other western wear

· Bob Wards—sporting goods store in Hamilton

· Farmer’s Market—Saturday mornings in Hamilton