What to do in Bozeman in April and May
April Showers bring May flowers, right? Kind of. Montana does things a little different during these months with its indecisive weather patterns. It’s a shoulder season between ski resorts closing in April and the summer sports opening for full time play. It’s a great...
What to do in Bozeman in November
What to do in Bozeman in November What to do in Bozeman in November? The mad rush is over, for now. There is downtime in Montana for tourist influx. The Appeal of a Montana summer is over and the skiers are anxiously waiting for the snow reports. It’s currently...
Explore Pro: Kevin
Kevin Kevin hails from Colorado Springs and has been in Bozeman full-time for the last year or so. Prior to joining the Explore Team in the spring of 2021, he was an honest-to-goodness professional tennis player. Now-a-days instead of spending his time on the courts,...
BZN Car Rental
Renting a car at The Bozeman Airport BZN Car Rental is the starting block for Montana adventures. Explore Rentals offers not only superior rental cars for visitors arriving at BZN but also great service and convenience. There are numerous on-airport rental car...
Snowmeggedon: Why snow tires matter in winter
A 2018 Dodge Pick-up, 4×4, ends up in the ditch. Having 4wd doesn’t matter if you have bad tires.
Vehicle Rental vs. Shuttles to Big Sky, MT
Transportation Options to Big Sky, MT Vehicle Rental vs. Shuttles to Big Sky, MT Vehicle Rental vs. Shuttles to Big Sky, MT? Renting a guaranteed 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle for your upcoming trip to Big Sky can seem like an expensive option to add to...
Summer is here and Montana is Open
Summer is Back and Montana is Mmmostly Open COVID-19 Phase II Started June 1st What to Expect While Visiting Montana We are all very excited to see the change of Montana’s other season, winter, into our beloved Summer. This short season is treasured by residents...
Three Dollar Bridge Fishing
Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Three Dollar Bridge on the Madison is one of the most iconic fishing spots in the west. People travel here from all over the world to try their luck. If you are making the trip here is a bit of info that I have learned over the years about...
Camping On The Boulder – My First Experience In A Truck Camper
My experience using a truck camper for the first time while spending a weekend on the Boulder River.
Cabin Fever Cure – Spring Float
Cabin Fever Cure – Spring Float Ian Kennedy May 4th 2020 Spring is a great time to hit the water. Especially in these times where social distancing is a must. Saturday was the day! A float on the Madison was the cure for being cooped up for weeks! With rods and...
Keeping busy during detention
Keeping busy in Chains Finding sanity within the panic Outside Thoughts I’m sure you are aware of our current crisis. Cities and businesses are closing down for the unforeseeable future, and guidelines for keeping distance from each other leaves the...
Staying Sane While Social Distancing
It is week two of social distancing here in Bozeman, MT and it seems like every day the same question comes up. What can we do today while still following the social distancing protocol? We have created a list of activities to help keep you sane while social distancing.
A letter from the owner.
6/2/2020 Montana is back open for business. We are thrilled to be getting back in to the swing of things, but we are honestly scared as well. Cases of COVID in Montana are nearly non-existent right now; and we would like to keep it that way. At Explore Rentals...
15 Things To Do In Big Sky This Winter
With unlimited access to outdoor recreation, Big Sky offers something for people of all ages to enjoy. We have created a list of the top 15 things to do around Big Sky in the winter.
Best Lunch Spots Near The Bozeman Airport
Chances are you have just arrived at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and you’re going to want to know where to eat. The choices are endless and we have narrowed down the top places to eat near the airport!
Winter Fly Fishing on the Madison
Winter Fly Fishing on the Madison The Madison River, an anglers play ground. Given that average temperatures were in the low 20’s with high winds for the last couple of weeks, what should two guys do on their day off? Fish!!!! Yes, Bryce and I watched the...
Reasons We Love Montana Summers
Seasons come and seasons go. Luckily for us, they come back. Summer in many parts of Montana feels like it can pass overnight. In 2019 it certainly felt that way. Spring and early summer were wet. Flowers and veggies bloomed late. Warm weather didn’t start until...
Rental Spotting Scopes for Yellowstone National Park
Rental Spotting Scopes for Yellowstone National Park Is a Spotting Scope Needed for Yellowstone For those of you that have not had the pleasure to enjoy one of America’s greatest national parks, you need to start packing for your trip to Yellowstone National...
Top 10 Things to do in Bozeman in October
Bozeman in October is a great time of year! Here are our Top-10 Things to Do in and around the Bozeman area.
Important Pieces for a DIY Montana Elk Hunt
What you need on your next Montana Elk Hunt Everyone has specific needs while hunting, so my pack and your pack may vary a little. Personally, comfortablility is key. If I don’t have a place to stay warm and dry, I will not make it through the hunt. Secondly, I...
Summer Fishing in Montana
Summer Time Fishing in Montana Here in Montana summer time is fishing time. As spring runoff runs its course the rivers in Southwest Montana start to clear up and slow down. This means that the fishing heats up as rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout begin to gorge on...
Bozeman Raft Rentals
RAFTS FOR RENT IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA Explore Rentals is your one-stop shop for raft rentals in Bozeman, Montana. From boats, to dry bags, water filters, and paco pads, we have everything you need to make your river trip a once in a lifetime adventure. At Explore, we...
Smith River April 2019
Life Between Walls April 19, 2019, we arrived at Camp Baker around 7:30am to a couple of small campfires and strangers drinking their morning coffee. After paying our floater’s fees, selecting our campsites for the three nights, listening to our safety meeting,...
Renting vs. Buying Bear Spray
Renting bear spray reduces environment impact as well as costs to Yellowstone visitors.