Area Information

Small Charming Towns of the Bitterroot Valley Without question, the thing we hear most often from our guests is how charming the towns of the Bitterroot Valley are. Most visitors come from much larger cities or huge population centers and are fascinated with the friendly atmosphere they find in our communities. These are the kind […]

Bitterroot Valley Festivals and Events Once June arrives in the Bitterroot Valley it’s festival time! It seems like every week there’s another fun community event, festival, farmer’s market or fair. These are the activities that visitors to the area just love, and people get such a kick out of experiencing small town Montana at these […]

Bitterroot Valley Images We’d like to offer a special thank you to Patrick Chaplin (pictured above) for supplying many of the Bitterroot Valley images on this page and throughout our website. Patrick can be contacted through his Facebook at facebook.com/lifeinthebitterroot.

Fishing the Bitterroot River Well, you’ve hit the jackpot! There’s 90 miles of world class fly fishing right at your doorstep as the Bitterroot River runs the entire length of the Bitterroot Valley. The Bitterroot River is well known as one of the premier fly fishing rivers in Western Montana, and for very good reasons. […]

Hiking the Bitterroot Mountains Hiking the Bitterroot Mountains is one of the most popular activities enjoyed by our guests, and you would never run out of quality hikes to experience. The table below lists several of the most popular hikes in the valley, but there are many more to choose from. Check with the local […]

Bitterroot Valley Scenic Drives One of the most popular activities for visitors to Montana are scenic drives, and we’ve got plenty of them in the Bitterroot Valley. Although this list is far from comprehensive, these are a great starting point for your planning. There may not be a better way to experience all that Big […]

Bitterroot Valley Cultural Attractions Visitors to the Bitterroot Valley who are interested in history and culture have a lot to choose from! Explore the rich history of the Bitterroot Valley and western Montana by visiting these cultural attractions that are all within driving distance of our cabins. Marcus Daly Mansion One of the premier Bitterroot Valley […]

Bitterroot Valley Shopping Are there grocery stores in the area? This is one of our favorite questions we get on a regular basis. Yes, we have grocery stores! In fact we have a bunch of them. Hamilton offers national chains like Albertson’s and Safeway, along with local options like Super1 and Hamilton Marketplace. Darby has […]

Restaurants in the Bitterroot Valley One of the real advantages of staying in a vacation rental cabin in Montana is that you can do a little grocery shopping and prepare your own meals during your stay. But, let’s face it, you’re on vacation. You deserve a little break from the hot stove every now and […]

Bitterroot Valley Map & Directions As shown in the Bitterroot Valley map above, the Bitterroot Valley is located on the western border of Montana, beginning directly south of the city of Missoula and stretching to the Idaho border. Driving Directions to the Bitterroot Valley US Highway 93 runs north and south the entire length of the […]

Bitterroot Valley History The Bitterroot Valley is rich with history – from Lewis & Clark’s travels, through the mining heyday of Marcus Daly, to the recent growth that was some of the fastest in the state. Originally, the “Bitter Root Valley” was the home of the modern Salish (Flathead) and Pend d’Oreille Indians. The area […]

Bitterroot Valley Weather The Bitterroot Valley is known as the “Banana Belt” of Montana as the weather is far less severe than in other parts of the state. Bitterroot Valley weather is known for ideal summer conditions with daytime high’s normally in the 80’s and cool, crisp evenings that dip into the 40’s and 50’s. […]