Monthly Archives: November 2015

One of the many unique recreational benefits Montana offers is the Montana Stream Access Law. Under the Montana Stream Access Law, the public may use rivers and streams for recreational purposes up to the ordinary high-water mark. Although the law gives recreationists the right to use rivers and streams for water-related recreation, it does not

The Bridger Range lies to the west of Bridger Canyon and is part of the Gallatin National Forest. The Bridger Mountain Range hosts Bozeman’s hometown ski hill (Bridger Bowl) and a varied collection of nearby trails that are great for an afternoon hike. Elk, deer and mountain goat can often be seen on the western side of the ridge where open meadows provide good foraging and the forested hillsides good cover. Bridger Canyon is famous for the yearly raptor migration. Each autumn, usually in the first two weeks of October, you can view these magnificent birds of prey on their migration south. Over 200 Golden Eagles may be observed in a single day!

There are two campgrounds located in Bridger Canyon along the drive where Highway 86 (Bridger Canyon Road) passes through the National Forest. These campgrounds tend to fill up quickly during the summer, especially on weekends. Fairy Lake Campground Fairy Lake campground is at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Fairy Lake has nine camping units, and

The Lower Bridger School, commonly referred to as the Bridger Canyon Schoolhouse is a one-room school house located near the 7 mile marker of Montana Highway 86(Bridger Canyon Road) and the intersection of Kelly Canyon Road. The school was established in 1897 and operated as a school until 1956. At its peak, about 15 students

Montana Highway 86, also called Bridger Canyon Road, is a route running in a northerly direction from the city of Bozeman to an intersection with U.S. Route 89 just North of the town of Wilsall. This scenic drive covers a distance of approximately 38 miles (61 km) through Bridger Canyon, which has been protected from