Autumn Harvest

Weather Data:
Average Temperature:                      
October – High 58.7                        Low 31.0

Average Rainfall:
October - .78 inches

Setting the Scene

Crisp temperatures usher in the autumn leaves of red and gold. Fall brings frosty mornings and snow-capped mountains. The sky is dotted with the v-shaped formations of Canada Geese honking their way south. Tamaracks, aspens and cottonwoods splash golden patches amid the dark green pines and firs. Tree-lined streets of Hamilton and Stevensville explode the vivid reds and oranges. Harvest season brings apple trees heavy with ripe fruit and deer, elk and moose in full antler.

Be Prepared

• Dress in layers to enjoy the warmth of the day and the cool of the evening. Bring winter wear for mountain excursions.

Explore… Enjoy… Experience…

• In the 1.6 million acres of Bitterroot National Forest, enjoy nearly 750,000 acres of protected wilderness. Hunting season opens for deer, elk, bear and moose, Bring a rifle, bow and arrows or camera to take a Bitterroot memory home.

• At the Lost Trail Powder Mountain Resort, ski and snowboard the late fall snows. Cross-country ski on groomed trails at Chief Joseph Pass.

• In the Corn Maze, get lost in acres of fun with a new Montana theme every year.

• On the small town streets, celebrate the bounty of the harvest with fall festivals including the McIntosh Apple Days and the Annual Wine Tasting. Stroll down the maple lined streets of brilliant colors.

Change Seasons: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter