It just wouldn’t be a proper winter in Big Sky Country without the Red Lodge Winter Carnival. Taking place from March 3 through 13, it offers an excellent chance for Montanans to gather for one final winter season celebration. Come see why this is one of the biggest winter parties of the year, and why we think it is the best winter carnival in Montana!

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For more information, check out the Red Lodge Montana website, as well as the Red Lodge Winter Fest Facebook page.

Have you ever stayed overnight at Red Lodge Mountain? If so, what was your favorite part? Have you ever attended this exciting event? Would you agree that it is one of the best winter festivals in Montana? What do you like to do to enjoy winter in Montana? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

For those who love winter hiking, you can find some great trails in and around the area by going to the AllTrails website.

Winter is beautiful in Montana, but most of us are always ready to welcome spring. Check out these ideas for some fantastic spring road trips.

To learn more about Montana in the wintertime, check out this video:

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Where can we go hiking in Montana?

  • The Lake Como Loop Trail in Lake Como extends 7 miles and is popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
  • The Redrock Falls Trail in Glacier National Park is a 3.5-mile hike featuring a waterfall, wildlife, and green forested areas.
  • The Sacagawea Peak Trail near Bozeman extends 4 miles and is one of the most scenic hikes in Montana

Read on to learn more about the many other places to go hiking in Montana.

Where can we find lakes in Montana?

  • Cliff Lake near the Idaho border is an over 40-acre glacial cirque lake offering dramatic mountain views.
  • Lake Como n the Bitterroot Valley is a popular spot for boating, waterskiing, and fishing.
  • Dewey Lake in the town of the same name is known for its great trout fishing.

Read on to learn more about the many other beautiful lakes in Montana.

Where can we go camping in Montana?

  • The Philipsburg Bay campground at Georgetown Lake is popular with both RV and tent campers.
  • The Cut Bank Campground in Glacier National Park is for the more adventurous camper, as it is accessed by a five-mile dirt road.
  • The Medicine Creek Campground in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is only accessible by boat or hiking.

Read on to learn more about the many other places to go camping in Montana.

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