Montana's Medicine Lodge Adventures

18/08/2021

There will be a new check in station at the Hansen Livestock ranch headquarters for you to pick up your cabin keys and information for your stay. Watch for further posts, I will keep you updated!

14/08/2021

Aug. 14, 1805 William Clark, while traveling up the Beaverhead River first recorded present day Grasshopper Creek. Meriwether Lewis noted information passed to him by Capt. Clark that "... they passed the entrance of a bold creek on Starboard side 10 yards wide ... which we call Willard's Creek after Alexander Willard one of our party." Fifty-seven years later, the name would change when John White and a group of Pike’s Peakers discovered gold in July 1862. Not knowing the creek had been named by the Lewis and Clark expedition they named it Grasshopper Creek for the swarms of the insects along the bank. The town of Bannack would spring up as a result of the gold strike.Aug. 14, 1805 William Clark, while traveling up the Beaverhead River first recorded present day Grasshopper Creek. Meriwether Lewis noted information passed to him by Capt. Clark that "... they passed the entrance of a bold creek on Starboard side 10 yards wide ... which we call Willard's Creek after Alexander Willard one of our party." Fifty-seven years later, the name would change when John White and a group of Pike’s Peakers discovered gold in July 1862. Not knowing the creek had been named by the Lewis and Clark expedition they named it Grasshopper Creek for the swarms of the insects along the bank. The town of Bannack would spring up as a result of the gold strike. TL

06/08/2021

We have our first snow!!! On top of the mountain of course, the upper end of Medicine Lodge has received it’s second inch of rainfall within 7 days and the storm is not over yet. Feeling thankful for all the moisture!

01/08/2021

If you are going to be traveling through Montana camping and recreating check out this site for more precise information

We are currently in a stage 2 fire restriction in southwest Montana, NO campfires

The Northern Rockies Coordination Group (NRCG) and collaborating federal, state, and local agencies are launching a new website to keep Montanans and our visitors updated on current fire restriction information. “We have a personal responsibility to each another and our communities to take measure...

20/07/2021

The smoke has the valley wrapped in a blanket this morning!

13/07/2021

The sky has been filled with smoke, it has been hot and dry in Medicine lodge, but the scenery never gets old!

03/07/2021

Extreme drought and heat is affecting the state from many directions!

Angling restrictions on several additional rivers in southwest Montana go into effect today due to warming temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are unde...

24/06/2021

Sheep creek cabin located approximately 27 miles from highway 324, semi furnished, no indoor plumbing, 8 beds, generator for electricity. 20 minutes from Morrison lake

$35 per person per night or $200 per night with party of 5 or more! 2 night minimum stay

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22/06/2021

As Ranchers trail cattle to the high country, please remember to be GATE aware, if you open a gate, please close them! Cattle graze the high altitude pastures reducing fire fuels, therefore allowing fresh chutes of vegetation to appear that the wildlife feed upon in the fall and spring. Leaving gates open creates herds to mix and go beyond designated boundaries or into rested pastures. Happy adventuring!

06/06/2021

The valley is magical right now! Take a drive on the Big Sheep Creek scenic byway, camp or check for cabin availability, you will not be disappointed with the scenery!

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03/06/2021

Dad Creek cabin is ready to be apart of you adventure! $115 per night fully furnished
2 bunk beds, sofa sleeper, washer/dryer

Come Relax With Us!!
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22/05/2021

This storm continues to bless Medicine Lodge, we have had over a foot of wet snow on the upper end of the valley, the inches grow with elevation! This will create a green landscape versus a brown one!!

11/05/2021

I know many posts have been about moisture, but the extreme drought in South West Montana is not good. Medicine Lodge creek on the South end is dry until you get to Dad creek. We have algae growing in creek at our house because of the low water flow. Fire danger will be very scary, please use caution.

24/04/2021

Kiley, the woman who wrote this article is a friend of mine. Very well written Kiley and thank you for promoting our passion!

By: Kiley Martinell Continued concerns about climate change and the desire to protect our natural resources have people all over the globe looking for ways t

23/04/2021

April has blessed us with snowfall and cool temperatures...the tiny chutes of green grass are beginning to show themselves and wildlife have begun to migrate into the low country. Heavy winter ice flows stop truck travel just above Hildreth Livestock.

23/03/2021

We have finally been receiving some moisture in the mountains after a very dry winter!! Wishing you all well this Spring Season