With the Smith River lottery open, outdoor lovers are keeping their fingers crossed for a chance to float through some of Montana's most breathtaking scenery.
It's not just about having a knack for choosing less busy days in Yellowstone National Park. There are rules involved and permits to get if you'd like to do some backcountry camping in the first national park for all to enjoy.
Due to the extreme flooding across Southern Montana last month, Conservation Districts across Montana are seeing influxes of emergency permits for stream-modification work from homeowners needing to do work after the flooding.