Fox, MT

Sitting along Highway 212 between Roberts and Red Lodge, Fox is a quiet rural spot with a rich Montana backstory. Finnish immigrant miners and farmers settled the area more than a century ago, turning it into a busy railroad hub and the county's top grain-shipping center. Today, Fox is mostly a peaceful scatter of homes, open pasture, and a small local post office. It appeals to people who want big valley views and extra breathing room in the countryside, with the added perk of being just a short drive from the dining, skiing, and mountain trails in Red Lodge.