EXPLORE’S ADVENTURES

 

Reasons We Love Montana Summers

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 Park. There is a variety of geysers and thermal activity,...

Important Pieces for a DIY Montana Elk Hunt

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....

Summer Fishing in Montana

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...

SmithFly Raft Rentals

SmithFly Raft Rentals

If you looking for the best way fish some skinny water by boat around Bozeman, The SmithFly Big Shoal Raft is your best option. During the past couple weeks Collin and I have had the chance to test this "mini raft" and have been seriously impressed with its...

Bozeman Raft Rentals

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

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, and...

CAMPING HACKS AND GEAR REVIEWS

 

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 Park. There is a variety of geysers and thermal activity,...

Guying Out a Tent

Guying Out a Tent

Guying Out a tent is essential for assisting your tents wind integrity and overall ability to shun the elements.

FISHING REPORTS AROUND BIG SKY

 

Walleye or Bust

Walleye or Bust

Any successful fisherman can tell you that somedays the fish just aren’t having it.

First Casts on the Madison

First Casts on the Madison

I recently had the pleasure of embarking on my first-day hike and fishing trip along the banks of the lower Madison.

Fish on the Brain

Fish on the Brain

This time of year it is hard to not occasionally have your mind be other places.

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