Montana Recommendations in Late November - Not a Skier

[tnoutdoors]

Looking for some guidance on where a local Montanian would go for R&R in late November. I know the slopes are highly regarded but I'll pass on that. Museums, Lodges, B&Bs, outdoor opportunities etc. Would entertain renting snowmobiles or hauling the P1 along if there are accessible places in the early winter. Looking for a blend of small towns with the best views around, seeing the Big Sky and some critters. This is a short 4 to 5-day scout and B'Day trip. Turning 60, the Mrs. is on my hip. Prepping for mid-west locations to revisit post-retirement.

Appreciate any recommendations on locations and accommodations from the HondaSXS members in the know.

Thanks..Randall

 

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[NTCPrezJB]

Glacier National Park?

 

[tnoutdoors]

I admit I am lost when it comes to Montana (other than Yellowstone the movie and Redford's a river runs through it. And the Outdoor Channel). Glalcier National has it going on. This was a 2020 version Plan My Trip to Glacier National Park: November Edition and Whitefish and Kalispell come up often. Thanks!

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Deer Lodge and Augusta areas are nice.
Small towns with businesses and locals that are glad to have you.
The "dirty side of Glacier" (east side going south to Helena) has the same small town hospitality.

Further east is wide open riding.

BTW,
Yellowstone the park is 97% in Wyoming.
2% Montana and 1% Idaho.

 

[tnoutdoors]

Thanks @Dirtstiffs-1000. I'm down with small town hospitality and the Wyoming connections. Through most all tourist guide sources these are the most common places, with noted somewhat hidden gems.

• Missoula
• Bozeman
• Whitefish
• Billings
• Kalispell
• Helena

Hidden Gems they say.

• Darby
• Hamilton
• Choteau
• Red Lodge
• Glendive
• Bigfork
• Shelby

Will keep researching and refining. Thanks again everyone.

 

[The Green Goat]

Pull a tag and go kill an elk, in the snow?

 

[Vikes79]

I second Red Lodge….some nice dispersed camping and trails just south of Red Lodge about 10 mi or so. Might be a bit cold at the higher elevations.

 

[CID]

Montana in late November can be a mite chilly, have a backup plan.

 

[tnoutdoors]

Pull a tag and go kill an elk, in the snow?

While this is a scout trip. Will be going back for that very reason. 👍👍

 

[tnoutdoors]

Montana in late November can be a mite chilly, have a backup plan.

That is a fact. Not opposed to calling an audible either. But time to get going on the bucket list.

 

[CID]

That is a fact. Not opposed to calling an audible either. But time to get going on the bucket list.

I bought my Talon well after retirement, February 2020; I had to wait for Honda to invent them. I've been full on bucket list living for the last 4 years. 😍

You're going to love this life -

Corvallis, Montana; Bitterroot Valley (but not in November) -