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"We stayed in July and it
SNOWED on our way up. I'm a
Summer person not a winter one.
We could see our breath in the tent so asked for a
heater...On our way to breakfast the water in the trofts [sic] was fro-
zen...My husband and I are over 6 foot tall and we're [sic] promised
a queen bed witch [sic] they have in one of the tents but we didn't
stay in that tent. We got the full size bed where our feet hung off in
the cold tent! The view was amazing if you can stand the smell of 20
horses next to your car." Ew, the smell of horses. What did she think a
dude ranch was, a rustic collection of Jeff Spicolis?
No matter the inherent beauty of the attraction or its surround-
ings, someone will come away grumbling. "William Clark, the
Original Bart Simpson" was the title of one dismissal of Pompey's
Pillar. How about Medicine Rocks State Park, in southeast Montana?
"No clear trails, no ranger on duty, no water, no trash, one vault toilet
shared by the entire park, no fires, no maps except an information
board at the entrance, and it cost $28 as an out of state camper."
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument ("So many
mosquitoes!"), Painted Rocks Reservoir ("The
campground host is a Nazi!"), Prairie Dog Town
near Greycliff ("Kiddies may see a cute critter get
shot.")—all victims of one-star reviews. It seems
almost every attraction, event, museum, or geological oddity in
Montana gets at least one scathing review from someone who might
be having a bad day, or (more likely) didn't do their homework before
traveling to the spot.
For me, online research is second nature. For instance, I already
knew that, at five-and-a-half feet tall, I'd have little trouble squeezing
through the fissures and openings of the Lewis and Clark Caverns,
unlike this poor bastard:
"As a person of height and weight (6' 5" and over 300 lbs) I had
a very negative experience in these caverns. I hit my head over 50
times and, for days later, still have a very sore head with headaches.
Hopefully, this helps someone from not experiencing the headaches
I have today."
When touring around Montana, a bit of research can help you
avoid headaches, both figurative and literal, and perhaps your experi-
ence will result in a five-star review.
BITTERROOT VALLEY
Distinctive Craftsman Cottages in a
55+ Pocket Neighborhood Planned Community
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BITTERROOT VALLEY
Dis nc ve Cra�sman Co ages in a
55+ Pocket Neighborhood Planned Community
"Downsize Beautifully"
www.riversidecrossing.org
riversidecrossingcoop@gmail.com
406-282-4776
Downsize Beautifully
BITTERROOT VALLEY
Dis nc ve Cra�sman Co ages in a
55+ Pocket Neighborhood Planned Community
"Downsize Beautifully"
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riversidecrossingcoop@gmail.com
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