Wise River, MT

Tucked away in southwestern Montana, Wise River sits right where its namesake river flows into the legendary Big Hole. It’s a quiet, scenic mountain hamlet famous for world-class fly fishing and easy access to millions of acres of public wilderness. Living here puts the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest right in your backyard, with the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway running south toward scenic hiking trails, alpine lakes, and historic ghost towns like Coolidge. For anyone dreaming of wide-open spaces, crisp mountain air, and a slower pace of life, it is a wonderful place to settle down.