Comments for Virgelle Merc-Canoe Co. http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress News from Virgelle, Montana Fri, 11 May 2012 14:13:29 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Welcome by Virgelle http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8296 Virgelle Fri, 11 May 2012 14:13:29 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8296 There are not yet any rules restricting use of designated (developed) campsites along the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Missouri River in Montana. There is a limit of 3 consecutive nights stay at any one campsite... Non-developed sites are numerous on public land along the river. BLM and state wildlife officials restrict the use of islands for camping, from about mid May through June, in order to give the ground nesting fowl a little private space to raise their young. Over the past couple of years, there has been a pair of eagles nesting in a dead cottonwood tree near the McGarry Bar campsite downstream from Judith Landing. Therefore, BLM is restricting any human use of this campsite for an unspecified length of time. You can find more details about planning a river trip on our website at http://www.canoemontana.com and on the BLM site at http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/fo/umrbnm/plantrip.html There are not yet any rules restricting use of designated (developed) campsites along the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Missouri River in Montana. There is a limit of 3 consecutive nights stay at any one campsite… Non-developed sites are numerous on public land along the river. BLM and state wildlife officials restrict the use of islands for camping, from about mid May through June, in order to give the ground nesting fowl a little private space to raise their young.
Over the past couple of years, there has been a pair of eagles nesting in a dead cottonwood tree near the McGarry Bar campsite downstream from Judith Landing. Therefore, BLM is restricting any human use of this campsite for an unspecified length of time.
You can find more details about planning a river trip on our website at http://www.canoemontana.com and on the BLM site at http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/fo/umrbnm/plantrip.html

]]> Comment on Welcome by Virgelle http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8293 Virgelle Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:45:45 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8293 We serve meals at Virgelle in combination with other services rendered. Guided River Trips, Overnight Lodging, and other "packages" of services sometimes include meals. Otherwise, we serve meals for groups of 10 or more by reservation only. Kayaks rent for 35.00 per day. Cabins rent for 50.00 per night (plus tax). We serve meals at Virgelle in combination with other services rendered. Guided River Trips, Overnight Lodging, and other “packages” of services sometimes include meals. Otherwise, we serve meals for groups of 10 or more by reservation only.

Kayaks rent for 35.00 per day.

Cabins rent for 50.00 per night (plus tax).

]]> Comment on Welcome by John Blocker http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8292 John Blocker Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:02:23 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8292 Q 1 - What is the average meal cost at the Mercantile; and do you serve 3 meals per day there? Q 2 - Is the 2012 kayak (ungided) rental cost for the day still at $35? Any problem with me leaving at sunup and returning at sundown the first week of May? Q3 - Is the 2012 cabin rental cost still at $50 for the night? Thanks and hope to see you first week in May. Q 1 – What is the average meal cost at the Mercantile; and do you serve 3 meals per day there?

Q 2 – Is the 2012 kayak (ungided) rental cost for the day still at $35? Any problem with me leaving at sunup and returning at sundown the first week of May?

Q3 – Is the 2012 cabin rental cost still at $50 for the night?

Thanks and hope to see you first week in May.

]]> Comment on Welcome by carl combs http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8280 carl combs Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:53:55 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8280 The reference to limited campsites... are there land management rules which limit us or is it you have permission at certain sites? The reference to limited campsites… are there land management rules which limit us or is it you have permission at certain sites?

]]> Comment on Welcome by Charles Hankemeyer http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8189 Charles Hankemeyer Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:08:46 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8189 Sir, I am looking for float trip companions to float from Fort Benton to St. Louis on or about June !, 2011. If you know of someone wishing to make a float of this caliber,please put us in contact Thank you Charles Hankemeyer PS I have made this float 3 times. I am sending a photo that maybe at your place last summer. Sir, I am looking for float trip companions to float from Fort Benton to St. Louis on or about June !, 2011. If you know of someone wishing to make a float of this caliber,please put us in contact Thank you Charles Hankemeyer PS I have made this float 3 times. I am sending a photo that maybe at your place last summer.

]]> Comment on Today in Virgelle by Bill http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=136&cpage=1#comment-8162 Bill Sat, 29 May 2010 04:04:54 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=136#comment-8162 One year ago next week my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting your little corner of Montana and had a wonderful time. You may remember us as the GN railfans looking for the depot and you directed us to the building near your mom's house in Big Sandy. We hope to return someday and take a canoe trip. Bill One year ago next week my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting your little corner of Montana and had a wonderful time. You may remember us as the GN railfans looking for the depot and you directed us to the building near your mom’s house in Big Sandy. We hope to return someday and take a canoe trip.

Bill

]]> Comment on The Ferry… by Virgelle http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=7&cpage=1#comment-8141 Virgelle Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:37:44 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-8141 The ferry went into service on April 5, 2010. Sorry about not getting that info on here more timely... The ferry went into service on April 5, 2010. Sorry about not getting that info on here more timely…

]]> Comment on The Ferry… by Dees http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=7&cpage=1#comment-8135 Dees Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:47:30 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=7#comment-8135 Well, that was now a year ago? What's the status of the ferry today, being April of 2010? I was just curious, thought we, the general public could use a current update. Thanks in advance. Well, that was now a year ago? What’s the status of the ferry today, being April of 2010? I was just curious, thought we, the general public could use a current update. Thanks in advance.

]]> Comment on Welcome by Virgelle http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8107 Virgelle Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:08:38 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8107 Our season typically begins sometime in the second week to mid April... But it really depends on the public's demand for our services. The second week of May should be good. Others will probably already have gone before you. The ice is almost gone from the river banks today, and the weather is getting warmer. However, you should be prepared for brief snow storms in May. It is rare, but it can happen. Thanks. Our season typically begins sometime in the second week to mid April… But it really depends on the public’s demand for our services.
The second week of May should be good. Others will probably already have gone before you. The ice is almost gone from the river banks today, and the weather is getting warmer. However, you should be prepared for brief snow storms in May. It is rare, but it can happen. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Welcome by Jim Gibson http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-8102 Jim Gibson Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:57:34 +0000 http://www.canoemontana.com/wordpress/?p=10#comment-8102 When does your season start? Is the second week in May too early for a river trip from Coal Banks to Kipp? When does your season start? Is the second week in May too early for a river trip from Coal Banks to Kipp?

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