by your Innkeeper, Linda on April 5th, 2010

In an effort to make your fishing experience more enjoyable this year you may want to attend the Fly Casting Institute Clinic with Jason Borger as instructor – Jason will be using the “fly casting analyzer” which is a unique system that measures your casting stroke as you practice. The Clinic will be April 9th – 9-5:45.
While attending the clinic you may want to stay at BIG SKY B & B in Hamilton, Montana.
Photo posted by Esox Lucius on Flickr
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on March 12th, 2010

Mark your calendar’s for Hamilton Montana’s Bluegrass Festival – July 23 -25 2010. This year we will have more musicians than ever before. Special featured bluegrass pioneers from the northwest will be Forrest Clark, Ed Dobson, Henry Counts, Jimmy Widner and Firp Redman – Bring your guitar, banjo and lawn chairs and joy the fun.
July is a very busy month in the Bitterroot Valley so make your plans early. While enjoying the festival we invite you to stay at BIG SKY BED AND BREAKFAST, HAMILTON MONTANA.
Photo posted on Flickr by Mark Ovaska
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on March 1st, 2010

The road to Montana’s girls basketball championship runs thru Hamilton. Great sport with lots of action, to get this far they are all champions.
Those supporting the events are invited to stay at BIG SKY BED AND BREAKFAST, Hamilton Montana.
Photo posted on Flickr by ReneeRosenstell
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on February 22nd, 2010

After a cold wet winter,we all need to feed the soul and rejuvenate the spirit and the Bitterroot Valley in Montana can provide countless ways to do just that.
Hamilton Montana, the gateway to the Bitterroot Valley is a small town that is a true reflection of Montana culture. The Bitterroot Valley is home to some of the world’s greatest mountains which offer scenic pleasure for hikers, bicyclists, birders and folks that just love being part of a beautiful landscape. The Bitterroot River, offers the thrill of catching wild fish or taking a relaxing float trip, all this putting you light years away from your day-to-day routine. Hamilton offers a simpler but not unsophisticated way of life, with great restaurants, art galleries and friendly people.
So, we invite you to come relax and unwind while staying at BIG SKY BED AND BREAKFAST in Hamilton, Montana.
Photo taken from Flickr posted by Clockworks.
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on February 15th, 2010
Harriet Hargrave will be the guest speaker for the Bitterroot Quilt Guild, February 24, 2010. Harriet is a well-known author, teacher, quilt shop owner, and innovator of machine quilting. She is internationally recognized for her contributions to the quilt world. Harriet will be giving an all day workshop February 25th on machine applique.
While attending Harriet’s lecture and workshop you’re invited to stay at Big Sky Bed and Breakfast in Hamilton, Montana.
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on February 14th, 2010
DID YOU KNOW?
-More than 220 bird species live or spend time in the Bitterroot watershed.
-The Bitterroot River flows north 85 miles from its headwaters to the Clark Fork River confluence – flooding annually and maintaining cottonwood forests that are terrific habitat for birds and other wildlife.
-The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through here twice – in 1805 on the way to the Pacific and on the way home in 1806.
-The Bitterroot Salish lived in the Valley for many centuries until 1891 when forced to relocate to the Flathead Indian Reservation, north of Missoula.
The Bitterroot Valley is rich in history and plays a vital role in shaping Montana’s future. We invite you to come and experience Montana and while doing so, stay with us at Big Sky Bed and Breakfast in Hamilton Montana the heart of the Bitterroot Valley.
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on February 9th, 2010
Sam’s Spade Garden Tools & Wares in Hamilton, MT is opening the 2010 Garden Lecture Series with a presentation on “Native Species from Seed” on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2:30 in the Bitterroot Public Library Meeting Room.
If you have any interest in germinating and cultivating native species then you do not want to miss this presentation.
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on February 9th, 2010
The 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball will be February 20th from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight at the Bedford Building, Hamilton MT – Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds benefit the Ravalli County Museum.
For more information contact the Ravalli County Museum at (406)363-3338
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on January 30th, 2010

Lost Trail Ski area will be hosting mogul competition February 27 and 28 – this should be great fun with lots of excitement for everyone.
We invite you to come and stay with us at Big Sky Bed and Breakfast, Hamilton Montana.
Photo posted on Flickr by Paulsen Kirk
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by your Innkeeper, Linda on January 30th, 2010

Lost Trail Ski Area, located on the Idaho and Montana border has great snow this year – The Park crew will be offering a FREESTYLE SKI and BOARD CLINC Feb. 13 – This clinic will improve you knowledge and ability on all mountain terrain -
We invite you to stay with us at Big Sky Bed and Breakfast, Hamilton Montana.
This photo was posted on Flickr by Bryan Fox Action 2
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