DALY DAYS in Hamilton July 24th and 25th.
Many of the town’s stores moves out to the sidewalks with sales and interesting articles abound. A few local artists also get involved with this sidewalk frenzy. At the Daly Mansion festivities begin at 2 p.m. and will end at 4:30 p.m. and will include lawn games, ice [...]

Not only are Tim & Linda Bielby fun, pleasant, gracious & socially adept; the food was out of this world; the rooms are spotless & gorgeous; the amenities are unbelievable, the view is amazing & they made me feel SO welcome in their home!
It was a visit that will always be remembered & valued. I [...]

Tuesday, July 7th – Wolf Moon presentation at the north trail area at Lake Como, Bitterroot National Forest at 8 pm; guided hike at 7 pm. Learn about wolf behavior, biology and management from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wolf Management Specialist.
P.S. We enjoy daylight well past 9:30 pm.

The Hamilton Players will be presenting Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy ‘THE PRODUCERS’  June 25-28, 2009 at the Hamilton Playhouse – I understand it’s a great performance.

The upcoming Art Show, “THE WEST REVISITED” starts July 3 – August 9, 2009 at the PONDEROSA ART GALLERY, Hamilton, MT.
The opening reception will be July 3 from 3-8:00 p.m. Featured artists are: Cyrus Afsary, Ed DuRose, Greg Scheibel, Claire Goldrick, R.E. Pierce, Gayla Wiedenheft and others artists will be painting the American West. All [...]

NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL, BUTTE – JULY 11, 2009
This free outdoor event celebrates the roots, richness and variety of American culture. You’ll enjoy continuous music and dance performances on seven stages performed by the country’s finest traditional artists. The festival also includes participatory dancing, workshops, story-telling, parades, craft exhibits and demonstrations plus much more! To top [...]

Darby Montana’s Logger Days – July 16 – 18 2009
Logger Days activities is at the south end of Darby on U.S. Highway 93. Friday evening begins at 6 p.m. with lawn mower races, family games and live music. Saturday festivities begin with parade at 9:00 a.m. followed with 17 exciting competitive logging events, from Hot [...]

EXPERIENCE MONTANA SUMMER ALPACA SALE
JULY 18 and 19th, 2009
-One of the few northwestern national sales
-Currently about 60 carefully chosen premier alpacas
-Auctioneer Darrell Anderson
-Live Auctions, plus T.V. internet bidding
-Seminars
-Western barbecue
This is an opportunity to visit and experience Montana – Call and Big Sky Bed Breakfast and make your reservation – 1-800-953-3077
For more information regarding this event [...]

This weekend fishing conditions are not there  best - River  levels are very high and continue to be listed as flood stage – Snow pack still reads over 100% for the Bitterroot River Basin – I will keep you posted.

Walk the deserted streets of Bannack and discover for yourself the realities of the “Old West.” Bannack is the best preserved of all Montana ghost towns. It is unique in that it is preserved ranther than restored; protected rather than exploited. Bannack started with Montana’s first major gold discovery on July 28, 1862 – in [...]