(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 11, 2009 )
SEELEY LAKE, Mt.—Covering more than a million acres, one could spend a lifetime getting to know Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Since that’s hardly realistic, choose guides at home in this especially rugged and remote environment. Seeley Lake residents, Charlee and Doug Hanna qualify.
“The Bob,” as it’s known is just steps from the Hanna’s 3 falls Inn. The log cabin lodge on seven wooded acres is a perfect gateway for wilderness adventures. Guests of the inn receive the comforts of home including tasty meals and legendary deserts prepared by Charlee on her wood stove. Choose from several affordable, all-inclusive, customized packages to include hiking, canoeing, four-wheeling, birding, or a foray into the woods to observe foraging bears.
Even experienced wilderness trekkers may want to consult a guide before venturing into “The "Bob." Straddling the Continental Divide with summits reaching more than 9,000 feet, there are steep ridges and river bottoms camouflaged by the dense forest. One highlight of the topography is a 22 mile long escarpment averaging 1,000 feet high, referred to as “The Chinese Wall.” Many outdoorsmen and women find it fertile ground for fishing and hunting. And wildlife observers sight wolverine, mountain sheep, mountain lion, moose, elk, and grizzly and black bears in “The Bob.” The Hanna’s provide itineraries, maps, all transportation to activities, equipment, and guiding if requested.
The Bob Marshall Wilderness attracts visitors from all parts of the world. Located between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone, Western travelers are starting to include it on their itinerary. This month is the busiest for 3 Falls Inn but there are still some dates open for those seeking rugged outdoor adventure and the pleasures of the enchanting village of Seeley Lake.
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