Log homes are actually more energy efficient than some people might think. They are even energy efficient in the mountains of Montana where the winters are cold and the summer months can be very warm. Log cabins are made from logs and not a whole lot else. When you build a log cabin, you often build them in the mountains with one thought in mind-you don’t want to move. This means the location you build the cabin in is one that should not receive Read the rest of this entry »

With a population of about 2,500, you can expect to throw down upwards of about 130,000 for more than six acres, and that’s if you want both an incredible mountain view and a decent enough drive into town. That seems like a lot of money but it’s really quite affordable when compared against some of the other listed prices regarding prime log home placement.

However, one of the main reasons you would ever want to build in Red Lodge, Montana is because of the atmosphere. Deeply evocative of the Old West and the result of a booming coal-mining movement in the late 1800s, Red Lodge has managed to preserve that 19th century historic aesthetic. The local environment has been described as both quaint and intimate, and while you may opt to implement an ADT HOME Security System, you’ll find a pioneering spirit and warm community more than anything else.

Not to mention a wealth of recreational activities one can partake in during the course of the year. Whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, rock climbing and hunting are just a few of the activities you can enjoy in this pristine wilderness. So when it comes to picking a location in Montana to build your log home, choose smart and choose Red Lodge.