Category: Montana
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A Fall Day of Golf at Highlands in Missoula
October 8, 2025. Missoula, Montana. We arrived in the wonderful city of Missoula. The town is ablaze with the beauty of fall colors, and the weather is perfect for a round of golf. We chose to play at Highlands Golf Course and were rewarded with a wonderful experience. The Highlands Golf Club in Missoula, Montana,…
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Celebrating Pentecost Sunday at Hope Church, Kalispell, Montana
June 8, 2025. Kalispell, Montana. Day 18 of 170 Today, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday with our brothers and sisters at Hope Church in Kalispell, Montana. The service began with worship and a baptism. It was a powerful symbol of faith as a young lady, right there to the side of the auditorium in an inflatable…
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Glacier National Park: Hiking Snyder Lake Trail Insights
June 7, 2025. Glacier National Park, Montana. Day 17 of 170 Today, we hiked the Snyder Lake trail at Glacier National Park. This trail can be ranked as moderately difficult, as one is required to ascend 2,054 feet over approximately 4.5 miles on the way up to the lake. The total hike ended up being…
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A Road Hike on the Going To The Sun Road at Glacier National Park
June 5, 2025. Glacier National Park, Montana. Day 15 of 170 Today, we returned to Glacier National Park. We had planned a big hike, but upon arrival, we discovered that the Going-to-the-Sun Road—the access route to our trailhead—was closed due to dangerous conditions. Apparently, as the last snow melts, a few avalanches have occurred, and…
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Hiking the Lion Mountain Trail in Whitefish, Montana
June 4, 2025. Whitefish, Montana. Day 14 of 170 Today, we embarked on a memorable hike along the Lion Mountain Trail in Whitefish, Montana. The trail, remarkably well-marked and meticulously maintained, stretched for approximately 6.5 miles and presented a manageable elevation change of 741 feet. The path’s excellent upkeep ensured a comfortable walking surface throughout…
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Exploring Yellowstone: A Day Trip from Bozeman
June 2, 2025. Yellowstone National Park. Day 12 of 170 We couldn’t have driven so close to Yellowstone and not paid a visit. The park is 85 miles from our Airbnb, a three-hour round trip, so it warranted some consideration. We started our day with the obligatory oil change that always seems to be due…
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Worship Experience at Journey Church in Bozeman and Hike at South Cottonwood Trail
June 1, 2025. Bozeman, Montana. Day 11 of 170 Today, we worshiped at Journey Church in Bozeman, Montana. We arrived early for the 9 AM service and were greeted by a parking lot attendant who ushered us into the lobby for fresh coffee. The church was packed, families filled every chair. The worship music was…
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Montana Budget Update: 10 Days of Full-Time Travel Costs
May 31, 2025. Bozeman, Montana. Day 10 of 170. We’ve arrived in Montana, and it’s time for a budget update! This post is for anyone interested in the cost of full-time travel. As promised in our first post about this epic 170-day trip, we’ll be providing regular updates on our expenses. This reporting period covers…