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Merle Loman is an outdoor enthusiast living in the Bitterroot Valley located south of Missoula in western Montana. Her adventures start there but will also travel the world. She runs, hikes, bikes, fishes, hunts, skis and always take photos. As much time as she spends outdoors, one needs to eat. You will see entries about foods that travel well, making it much more fun to spend long periods of time exploring the flora and fauna. Merle authors a photo/adventure blog, http://merles-adventures.blogspot.com.

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Enjoy outdoor recreation in the Bitterroot - SweetSage Vacation Rentals

Friday, July 30th, 2010

SweetSage Vacation Rentals, featuring the SweetSage Guest House in the center of the Bitterroot Valley 4 miles west of Victor, Montana. Vacation...
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Outdoor recreation in the Bitterroot - here are some great ideas

Monday, July 26th, 2010 · 2 comments

You will find outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities in the Bitterroot year-round. See the table of contents below for seasonal favorites and...
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Volunteers needed for 7th annual Blackfoot River Cleanup July 31, 2010

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Because the beautiful Blackfoot River is close to Missoula, has good access points, and cool, clean water, it is one of the most popular rivers for...
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Montana Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival in the Bitterroot Valley

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

The annual Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival is organized and presented by Mike and Tari Conroy. The 2010 festival is the 2nd annual event but is sure not...
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Largemouth Bass in Montana

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is an exotic species - not native to Montana. It is the largest and most widely acclaimed gamefish and may...
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Fishing 101: Tips to protect fish when fishing in hot weather

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 · 2 comments

In Montana, the during the period of late July, August and early September the weather can be hot. It is also a time when tourists flock to the state...
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Popular game fish species in Montana

Monday, July 19th, 2010 · 2 comments

Fly fishing is a popular past-time for Montana residents and visitors. In the summer as more people get out and the weather heats up, there are a few...
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Indian Blanketflower

Saturday, July 17th, 2010 · 2 comments

Indian Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) is a member of the aster or sunflower (Asteraceae) family. It is also called Firewheel, or Sundance. The...
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Blackfoot River in Montana

Friday, July 16th, 2010 · 1 comment

The Blackfoot River is a major tributary of the Clark Fork of the Columbia River and is approximately 130 miles long. It begins east of Lincoln,...
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About brook trout in Montana

The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is not really a trout. Though commonly called a trout, the brook trout is actually a char, along with lake...
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