3 Best Sights in Ennis, Helena, Bozeman, and Southwest Montana

In this part of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness you can hike, fish, and go white-water rafting on the Madison River. A picnic area and access to Trail Creek are at the head of the canyon below Ennis Lake. To get here, drive north out of Ennis on U.S. 287 to the town of McAllister and turn right down a bumpy dirt road (no number), which takes you around to the north side of the lake across the dam. Turn left after the dam onto an unmarked road and drive across the river to the Trail Creek access point.

Each year at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery six strains of rainbow trout produce 23 million eggs used to stock streams throughout the United States.

For a bit of relaxation, nothing beats soaking in the natural hot water of the Norris Hot Springs pool. Live musical acts perform on the poolside stage Friday through Sunday nights. There's a $2 cover charge for music.