Permit applications to float central Montana's Smith River are now being accepted, and will continue to be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 21. Known for its ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted until Feb. 15. The 59-mile river is located in a remote location and known for its scenery and fishing. Permits are ...

While this is the time of year that some folks dream of floating snowflakes, others' thoughts lean toward floating the Smith River. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks began accepting applications for ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The permit application deadline to float the Smith River is Feb. 15, the permit drawing will be held on Feb. 21. The following was sent out by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: The ...

This story, “Float to Wild Trout,” appeared in the August 1987 issue of Outdoor Life. For the last mile or so, I have been sitting relaxed with the canoe paddle across my lap, lulled by the stunning ...

Montana’s Smith River can be a fickle float trip. The weather is notoriously variable — from snow to blistering heat. River flows can plummet to impassible lows early in the spring depending on the ...

This remote and tranquil Smith River cuts its way through the remote backcountry of the Little Belt Mountains. The stunning canyon scenery, quiet streamside campgrounds, wildlife and excellent trout ...

In winter most outdoor enthusiasts ski, ice fish, snowshoe, snowmobile ride, or sled. But for some 5,000 river-runners it is time to apply for a permit to float the Smith River, located in the Smith ...

You can float back in time on Montana's Smith River. Ancient art on the Smith's steep limestone canyon walls and inside its large caves provides a glimpse into the river's prehistoric past, visions ...

When we awoke to snow on the surrounding mountains following our first night of canoeing and rafting Montana’s fabled Smith River, I thought we had dodged the nasty-weather bullet. There was no snow ...

Anyone hoping to float Montana’s famed Smith River this year has a month and a half to apply for a chance to receive a 2023 float permit. The permit application period opened Monday and closes Feb. 15 ...