A local favorite, the short hike (less than half a mile) takes you 620 feet above the valley floor. This gives you a birds-eye view of the entire Missoula Valley and surrounding mountains. Originaly constructed in 1908 out of whitewashed rocks and later replaced with concrete, the M is a landmark worth the trek.

Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures offers whitewater rafting trips on the Alberton Gorge, Lochsa and Blackfoot Rivers, Town floats on the Clark Fork River, Multi-day Wilderness River trips on the Salmon River, Historical Canoe trips on the Missouri river and hiking trips on the Lolo Trail.

In early spring, the Alberton Gorge is a high adventure, big water raft trip. As the summer warms up and the water drops , the individual rapids of the Gorge emerge, and dozens of Class I-III gems – such as Triple Bridges, Boat Eater, Tumbleweed, and Davey Jones’s Locker – are revealed. Remarkably, the Gorge offers fantastic whitewater rafting all year long!

Experience Missoula whitewater rafting at its best on the Clark Fork River, Alberton Gorge, and Blackfoot River. These rivers offer the best rafting near Missoula! They also offer kayaking, riverboarding, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP).

Experience a Montana watershed and wilderness by horse. This year we offer a fantastic 85 minute guided trip horseback riding in Northwest Missoula! You’ll explore a trail along the beautiful Clark Fork River, and venture into Missoula’s backyard. Ride begins at the corrals (we’ll send you the location in your reservation confirmation) and then goes through a pasture and hayfield and then reaches and winds along the Clark Fork River and loops back. Join us for a great trail ride and the best in horseback riding Missoula!

Warm Springs Trailhead serves as access to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness and to the Jerry Johnson Hot Springs. It is located at at MP 152 on the famous Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12) along the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, approximately an hour and half from Kooskia, ID or an hour from Lolo, MT. This area is known for its panoramic views of the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness and spectacular wildflower displays, and is a perfect spot for horseback riding, hiking and hot spring enjoyment.

The hot spring pools heat up from 102-106 degrees. Perched at the top of the Montana mountains, Lolo Hot Springs has been a favorite destination for both vacationers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts alike.

Created by Ice Age glaciers, Flathead Lake is the largest natural body of fresh water in the contiguous western United States... and one of the cleanest and clearest. The lake ranges to 300 feet in depth, almost thirty miles long and fifteen miles across at its widest point, covering nearly 200 square miles.

These Missoula guided fly fishing trips are tailored for the beginner and expert a like. They offer single day trips on the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, or Clark Fork Rivers, to a multi-day trip fishing 3 major rivers. You’ll spend the day on the water with the finest of Montana fly fishing guides who are patient and willing instructors who love their jobs and want you to have a great day on the water.

Montana's most intact ghost town was never built to last. Garnet endures along with the spirits of the rugged gold miners and their families who carved a community in the heart of the Garnet Mountain Range at the end of the nineteenth century. In 1898, some 1,000 people knew Garnet as home.

Hours: Open daily 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Western Cider is located on the banks of the Clark Fork River in Missoula, Montana. Western Cider's dream was seeded in 2012 when co-founder Michael Billingsley planted 2,500 cider apple trees in Montana's Bitterroot Valley. Now, we have nearly 5,000 rare apple trees of mixed variety. We use those apples, as well as apples from the Northwest, to produce easy going and traditional ciders.

This Missoula taproom offers free samples of up to four of our beers and features the world's largest selection of Big Sky Brewing Company merchandise. The taproom includes a mezzanine area that offers a view into our brew house.

BREWERY TOURS:

Guided tours of the brewery are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 4PM. To take the tour you must be wearing close-toed, flat soled shoes: no high-heels, sandals, or flip flops. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes and cover the entire brewing process at Big Sky Brewing, from raw materials until the kegs, bottles, and cans leave the building. There is no charge for the tour, just be in the taproom at the starting time and let the taproom folks know you want to go

A farm to glass Montana distillery passed down through five generations of family. Located in downtown Missoula, this distillery makes seasonal house cocktails & small-batch spirits in an industrial bar with retail space.

Tasting Room Hours

Monday-Saturday 12-8pm

Sunday 2-8pm

Last call at 7:45pm

Located in the Rattlesnake Valley, a mile south of the Rattlesnake Wilderness and Recreation Area, the 7.5 acre vineyard and winery are nestled on 21.5 acres with beautiful mountain views. Long summer days give the French-American hybrid grapes the sunlight they need to ripen for the fall harvest. Big Sky Beekeepers' bees pollinate the St. Pepin grapes and produce light, sweet honey right here.

April-October: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4-9 pm (Entertainment @ 6pm, Wood-fired pizza 5-8 pm)