Are you looking for acreage in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Montana? Do you dream of having your own land to pitch your hunting or outfitter tent? Your own remote cabin getaway? Or possibly your own private section of creek or river for you to cast your line? Or maybe you love to snowmobile or ride ATVs? Let me help.
As an avid outdoorsman in Western Montana, I can help you find your dream recreational property, including those in the snowcapped Bitterroot mountains south of Missoula, the Clark Fork River corridor from Missoula to the Idaho State line, those bordering U.S. Forest Service, properties East of Missoula or along the blue ribbon trout stream of Rock Creek.
Now is a great time to buy your own piece of paradise in beautiful Western Montana. Call or email me today for information on some great value properties currently on the market, area information, or what type of fly to use to catch that mountain trout.
Tight Lines,
Kevin Ray, Streamside Realty
406-207-1185
A great way to spend summer nights in Western Montana is to lease cabins from the Forest Service. One great cabin in Superior is located at Thompson Peak.
Description:
There is a $30 a night usage fee. The cabin will accommodate up to four people. Drive directly to the tower. Microwave, refrigerator, and heat provided. Renters must furnish their own water and bedding. Sleeping accommodation is (1) twin bed with mattress cover. Site is also an electronic site with radio and cellular equipment located on other floors of the building. It is open from 5/26 to 10/15.
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<!-- --><!-- -->Please bring your own drinking water. No pets in cabin. This facility is Pack it in, Pack it Out. This site is a multi story building with the cabin rental on the third story. It is also an electronic site with radio and cellular equipment located on other floors. Please call the district office at 406-822-4233, 4 days prior to your arrival to confirm your combination. Lookout tower can be only reserved up to 180 days in advance. <!-- -->Fees
Getting There:
Thompson Peak Lookout Tower
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For more information, visit the Lolo National Forest website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/lolo/
Whether you live in Montana or are just visiting, you need to visit the National Bison Range. Established in 1908, the National Bison Range is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. It was established with the first Congressional appropriations ever made for the purchase of lands for a wildlife refuge. The original herd of bison, released in 1909, was purchased with private money raised by the American Bison Society and then donated to the Refuge.
The Bison Range helped bring the bison back from the edge of extinction. Today, 350-500 bison call this Refuge home. To keep the herd in balance with their habitat, surplus bison are donated and/or sold live. <P> Much of the Range was once surrounded by prehistoric Lake Missoula, which was formed by a glacial dam 10,000 years ago. Old beach lines are still evident on north-facing slopes. Today, the National Bison Range is a diverse ecosystem of grasslands, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests, riparian areas, and ponds. The National Bison Range is one of the last intact publicly-owned palouse prairie native grasslands in the United States. In addition to herds of bison, it supports populations of elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep as well as coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and bobcats. The Refuge has recorded 211 bird species.
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132 Bison Range RoadDirections:
National Bison Range is located in the Mission Valley of northwest Montana. From the south, take Highway 93 north to Ravalli, turning west on Highway 200 to Highway 212. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles to the entrance. From the north, take Highway 93 south of Polson for 18 miles to State Highway 212; travel 12 miles to the entrance. From the west, turn north off Interstate 90 onto Highway 135 at St. Regis. Turn east at Highway 200 to Highway 212 just east of Dixon. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles
Whether you live in Missoula or are just visiting, you need to visit the National Bison Range. Just a short drive from Missoula, this makes a great day trip.
Established in 1908, the National Bison Range is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. It was established with the first Congressional appropriations ever made for the purchase of lands for a wildlife refuge. The original herd of bison, released in 1909, was purchased with private money raised by the American Bison Society and then donated to the Refuge.
The Bison Range helped bring the bison back from the edge of extinction. Today, 350-500 bison call this Refuge home. To keep the herd in balance with their habitat, surplus bison are donated and/or sold live. <P> Much of the Range was once surrounded by prehistoric Lake Missoula, which was formed by a glacial dam 10,000 years ago. Old beach lines are still evident on north-facing slopes. Today, the National Bison Range is a diverse ecosystem of grasslands, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests, riparian areas, and ponds. The National Bison Range is one of the last intact publicly-owned palouse prairie native grasslands in the United States. In addition to herds of bison, it supports populations of elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep as well as coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and bobcats. The Refuge has recorded 211 bird species.
Recreational Activities:
Address:
132 Bison Range RoadDirections:
National Bison Range is located in the Mission Valley of northwest Montana. From the south, take Highway 93 north to Ravalli, turning west on Highway 200 to Highway 212. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles to the entrance. From the north, take Highway 93 south of Polson for 18 miles to State Highway 212; travel 12 miles to the entrance. From the west, turn north off Interstate 90 onto Highway 135 at St. Regis. Turn east at Highway 200 to Highway 212 just east of Dixon. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles
If your looking for a great recreational area near Missoula, visit Pattee Canyon.
Set in a wooded canyon near Missoula at 4,100 feet , Pattee Canyon Recreation Area has individual family picnic sites available for free. There are 2 group sites available by reservation. The picnic area sits in a grove of big Ponderosa pines. The loop roads are paved and there is a host at the site in the summer. It's open from 9:00am to sunset while the host is there and closed the rest of the year. a popular spot for day hikes and mountain biking. There are handicapped access toilets, no water and no electricity. When the area is closed people are welcome to park outside and walk in to use the area.
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Directions:
Take the Pattee Canyon Road 3 miles and the picnic area is on the left and the ski trail parking lot is on the right. Located 3.5 miles southeast of Missoula.
This year's Ravalli County Fair is scheduled for August 30th - September 3rd.
Fair Gates open 7am to 10pm Exhibit Buildings open 11am to 10pm
Carnival Opening Time
Pre-sale tickets will be available at the Fairgrounds Office at the West Gate.
(No Pre-Sale Tickets sold after Tuesday, August 29th, 7:00 pm)
Attractions
This year's Sanders County Fair will be held August 27 through September 2, 2007 at the fairgrounds in Plains, Montana. This is a great annual event with a demolition derby, PRCA rodeo, live music, rides, games, and great food.
My family and I always attend the Sanders County Fair. The Demolition Derby and rodeo are great events - not to mention that you will find the best homemade pie in western Montana at this event.
Admission is free and there's a lot to do and see.
For more information on this year's event, visit http://www.sanderscountyfair.com.
Mark your calendars for this year's Western Montana Fair which will be held at the Missoula County Fairgrounds from August 7-12, 2007.
This year's fair features PRCA Rodeo events, music by Josh Gracin, a demolition derby, amusement park rides, great food, vendors, animals and more!
For more information and the schedule, visit http://www.westernmontanafair.com.
| Missoula Urban Area--includes greater Missoula area and Lolo Residential |
| Month of April | Year to Date | |||||||
| Year | # Sales | Median Price | # Sales | Median Price | ||||
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| 2007 | 98 | $207,850 | 327 | $206,400 | ||||
| 2006 | 114 | $183,950 | 361 | $187,000 | ||||
| 2005 | 115 | $185,000 | 317 | $178,000 | ||||
| 2004 | 97 | $167,000 | 299 | $160,000 | ||||
| Missoula and Surrounding Area--includes greater Missoula area, Lolo, Blackfoot Valley, Seeley Lake, Condon, Swan Valley, Evaro Residential, Frenchtown Valley, Huson, Nine Mile, Alberton, and Petty Creek | ||||||||
| Month of April | Year to Date | |||||||
| Year | # Sales | Median Price | # Sales | Median Price | ||||
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| 2007 | 96 | $224,200 | 331 | $205,000 | ||||
| 2006 | 116 | $193,500 | 371 | $187,000 | ||||
| 2005 | 120 | $176,875 | 327 | $177,250 | ||||
| 2004 | 100 | $158,000 | 316 | $159,921 | ||||
Missoula Market Indicator | |
| New Listings Total properties entered into the MOR Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in the last 30 days. |  |
| Median Price The price that is midway between the least expensive and most expensive home sold. |  |
| Under Contract Properties on which the buyer & seller have agreed to transfer property | |
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Housing Affordablity Index | |
The trends between the end of 2006 and the very beginning of 2007 indicate a stable real estate market.in the Missoula urban area. Interest rates are remaining steady. Homes are on the market for about the same amount of time. A slight decrease in the Median Price and an increase in the number of properties reported Under Contract seem to suggest that consumers are still looking to real estate as a solid, long-term investment.
SOURCE: Missoula Organization of Realtors. For more information, visit www.missoularealestate.com
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