Livingston, Montana Hiking Guide...

There are so many hiking opportunities near Livingston, Montana  it can be a challenge just  deciding on a specific trekking destination. Countless alpine lakes, impressive vistas and vast unspoiled wilderness await the adventurous hiker willing to get off the beaten path. Unlike other popular outdoor destinations in the Rocky Mountains, most hiking trails around Livingston, Montana, are relatively uncrowded —...

Historical Tour of Livingston, Montana...

Standing outside the old Depot overlooking the train yard, it’s easy to imagine what travelers must have felt as they arrived in Livingston, Montana in the last part of the 19th century. After a long train journey across vast expanses of unfamiliar territory, Livingston must have been a delightful respite — an invigorating stop-over for pilgrims headed to Yellowstone National Park, to the coast, or perhaps on...

Livingston, MT Camping Guide...

Whether you’re looking for a full-service RV park or a piece of ground to set up a tent, there are lots of options for campers near Livingston, Montana.   Livingston, MT Private Campgrounds & RV Parks Livingston Campground The campground is in Livingston, near local restaurants, shops and motels. Laundry facilities, showers; cable, sewer, electric and water hook-ups; and dump station are available at the...

Livingston Farmers’ Market and Sacajawea Park...

Like the daily trains that thunder through town, the untamed Yellowstone undulates through the heart of Livingston, on its journey east past the Montana Plains to the mighty Missouri. With its bountiful trout population and varied recreating opportunities, the Yellowstone River is an enduring natural feature bound to Livingston’s collective identity. This deep connection between town and river wouldn’t be...

Museum Hopping, Thrifting and a Guy Named "Pinky"...

The history of Livingston is filled with mythic characters and monumental events that helped shape current-day Montana. Like so many historic towns in the Northern Rockies, Livingston was first settled by miners, cattlemen and merchants looking to establish themselves in the uncharted territory. The history of Livingston parallels two significant narratives: the emergence of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the founding...

Livingston Art Walk, Downtown Streets Come Alive With Art...

Livingston has long been synonymous with art in Montana. Artists, writers and musicians have long called Livingston, Montana home. The early seventies brought an influx of young painters and literary types to the area and slowly art galleries started to pop up in downtown Livingston. Today over a dozen galleries grace the town with a wide range of artistic styles and themes. Every year, as wildflowers start to pepper the...

Fishing Mecca of the West — Livingston, Montana...

When one thinks of Livingston, Montana, the first thing that usually comes to mind is fly-fishing. Long renowned as a Mecca for fly-fishermen from around the globe, Livingston serves as the quintessential launching point for a variety of fly-fishing adventures. Something about a town with a river running through it adds life to the entire community. Perhaps this explains the vibrant nature of this trout fishing...

Pine Creek Lake, Day Hiking in the Absaroka Mountains...

Hiking options in the Livingston area are virtually unlimited. Surrounded by vast stretches of wilderness and multiple mountain ranges, the region is home to some of the best outdoor opportunities in Montana. Paradise Valley, south of Livingston, offers many day hike possibilities. With the legendary Yellowstone River meandering through ranch country and the Absaroka Mountains rising dramatically to the east, Paradise...

Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting Adventures...

Why are we drawn to water? What makes us want to emerge ourselves, slip under the surface and commune with this merging of hydrogen and oxygen? In the heat of the summer we search out swimming holes in nearby rivers. When winter arrives we flock to hot springs to soak out the lethargy of cold days. The more adventurous among us might squeeze into a plastic kayak to dance and twirl on frothing streams. Others seek a...

Livingston Rodeo Survival Guide...

The Lowdown: The ultimate Montana 4th of July rodeo celebration, the Livingston Roundup Rodeo is a top PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) event held in Livingston, Montana every year. Dates & Times: Livingston rodeo performances are July 2nd, 3rd and 4th – nightly at 8pm. Location: Livingston, Montana – Park County Fairgrounds, View Vista Drive. See Livingston Rodeo map > Livingston Rodeo...