Montana Backroads: Overland Adventure into the Upper Missouri River Breaks

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In this episode, we are in Big Sky country exploring the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. This is a place where the Missouri River carves through the Great Plains of Eastern Montana.
After a night of camping at the James Kipp Campground and an incredible sunset, we make our way west to meet up with the McClelland Stafford Ferry. This stretch of trail is part of the much larger "First Nations Adventure Trail" which starts in Michigan. The ferry crossing is simple and free, but tips are appreciated.
Along the trail we viewed pronghorn antelope and a large herd of elk. The trail was easy but long, so be prepared for long stretches along the way.
We enjoyed this stop for Montana Camping and it was an adventure crossing the missouri river. This area is a bit out of the way, but worth the detour if your ever in the area.
#overlanding #overlandbound #patriotcampers #sixoverland #camping #campingwithkids #overlanding4x4 #overlandingusa #overlandcamping #overlandtrailer #adaventureawaits #montanaoverlanding #montana #exploretheunknown #camping #backroads
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Subscribe to our channel @SixOverland
Support us on Patreon.com/sixoverland
Connect with us on our other socials:
Follow on Instagram: / sixoverland
Like on Facebook: / sixoverland
Overland Bound OB18302
We are Christian overlanders and an overlanding family
"We make our own plans, but the LORD decides where we will go"
Proverbs 16:9
Thanks for watching! God Bless!
Six Overland
Faith . Family . Freedom . Friendship . Fellowship . Fun
** Small UAS Licensed Pilot / FAA Part 107 **

Пікірлер: 63

  • @ranak9534
    @ranak953412 күн бұрын

    I was on my way from MN to Glacier National Park in MT (July 2024) and after watching this video decided to take a detour to make the long drive more fun. Stayed at James Kipp Campground off US 191 and started the drive from there to Knox Ridge Road -> Lower two calf road -> DY Trail -> Ferry crossing. Lower two calf road was the most fun drive I had. DY trail is a very flat and smooth dirt road so that section was boring. It got a little more interesting after the ferry crossing. Did it in my 2019 VW Atlas stock except Rim (changed from 20" to 17") and tires (245/70/R17 AT). The car was fully loaded with family of four, camping gear, 20 gallons of water etc. Thank you @SixOverland for this video while I wait for crazy prices/interest rates to cool down so i can afford a decent off-road vehicle.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    11 күн бұрын

    So glad we were able to help you get out there! Sounds like an amazing trip with the family! Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your story! God Bless and safe travels!

  • @michaelquillen2679
    @michaelquillen2679Ай бұрын

    Nice video! Haven't been in that area since the early 70s! The other two active ferry crossings in Montana are the Carter and Virgelle. While growing up in NE Montana, there was one more ferry crossing on the Missouri, just a few miles from I lived. It was the Poplar Ferry (aka, The Pride of Poplar). That Ferry was replaced by the Poplar Bridge in 1968. As a youth, I had the pleasure of crossing the Missouri on all 4 of these ferries. Thanks for the memories!

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    29 күн бұрын

    Glad you were able to relive your past through us! Thanks for watching!

  • @kylewasson7649
    @kylewasson76492 ай бұрын

    What a great video!! In the fall just across the river from the James Kipp campground you can visit Slippery Ann where the Elk will be bugling. We try and go every year and take a picnic with us for an all day adventure watching the elk.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s got to be a sight to see! We may have to make plans to see that someday. Thanks for watching!

  • @gonativeoverland165
    @gonativeoverland1653 ай бұрын

    Yet another well-done video! I just recently found your channel and became a subscriber, and what a pleasant surprise to find you navigating one of the routes I created: The First Nations Adventure Trail! It can be hard to do justice to the sweeping vistas and wide open spaces of this trail, but you definitely nailed it! For others who wish to follow parts of this trail, Google will lead you to the files! Be safe, and Tread Lightly! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    That’s amazing! Thanks for putting the trail together! What a great section for sure. Hopefully one day we’ll be able to venture across the entire trail! Thanks for watching and for the subscribe, truly appreciated!

  • @mrs.seaturtle66allen78
    @mrs.seaturtle66allen7815 күн бұрын

    Spent years driving in the area north of the river if the mud doesn't get you the snow will.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    14 күн бұрын

    @@mrs.seaturtle66allen78 We are super glad it was dry when we went through! Thanks for watching!

  • @TrailNewbie
    @TrailNewbie6 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this one! A classic Six Overland episode! 🙌🏼🙌🏼👊🏼👏🏼😃😃

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @ohnoadventures
    @ohnoadventures6 ай бұрын

    Good video 👍

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @DocWrangler
    @DocWrangler6 ай бұрын

    soooo good! I need to get there now! Thanks for taking us along!

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Any time! Thanks for stopping by Ian!

  • @rocksandruts.
    @rocksandruts.5 ай бұрын

    Comming from switzerland and planing a trip through the midwest your video was a pure inspiration to do that loop through the upper Missouri. Thank you for that awesome footage.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    5 ай бұрын

    Totally welcome! Glad you enjoyed and safe travels!

  • @riverlife9870
    @riverlife98706 ай бұрын

    I’ve missed you guys ! Always love your videos and can’t wait to see them always I hope you guys can one day come to my country Australia and see its beauty overlanding.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    That would be a dream come true for sure! Thanks for watching! The only thing we struggle with is time to edit… but we’ve got more ;)

  • @GeefromBC
    @GeefromBC6 ай бұрын

    Man, glad you guys are back and with a banger. Definitely adding Missouri, I mean Montana on place to visit. Maybe Missouri as well. Great video as always Grant and fam!

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it! Thanks for stopping by @geefrombc

  • @AllThingsOverlanding
    @AllThingsOverlanding6 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous views! Thanks for sharing!

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @josedepina161
    @josedepina1616 ай бұрын

    Always putting up great content. Let’s go !

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @zachattack92
    @zachattack926 ай бұрын

    You guys always put out some awesome videos. I would love to explore Montana like this

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and hope you get to go there someday!

  • @ericgreenblatt196
    @ericgreenblatt1962 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks! I lived in Montana and flew over the area you’re exploring…… I might do a “repeat” your route! Wave if you pass any of the Minuteman Silo’s….

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the journey as we did. And yes, we did see a few inconspicuous curiosities scattered about ;)

  • @madiweaver3031
    @madiweaver30314 ай бұрын

    Such a wonderfully beautiful video. I’m visiting the upper breaks this summer and you have made me so excited to go travel! you have a beautiful family and you are a crazy good narrator it truly was poetic. new subscriber

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re too kind. So glad our travels are helping to inspire yours. Thanks for watching, subscribing and hope you enjoy the rest! Safe travels!

  • @user-gk6jd4ms3q
    @user-gk6jd4ms3q6 ай бұрын

    Awesome antelope 😀

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Love seeing them on the plains!

  • @user-gk6jd4ms3q
    @user-gk6jd4ms3q6 ай бұрын

    Watching it again. Lithium is the better choice

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! Immediately noticed the difference!

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson9026 ай бұрын

    Amazing video

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

  • @matthewallen841
    @matthewallen8416 ай бұрын

    Great job

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @user-fk2dm5oy9f
    @user-fk2dm5oy9f3 ай бұрын

    I want to explore Montana in my jeep gladiator. I live in Minnesota.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    Sounds like your journey is about to begin! Montana is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Best to you and safe travels. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-fk2dm5oy9f

    @user-fk2dm5oy9f

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SixOverland, I've been to Montana about 3 times but not with my jeep yet. I want to find trails close to the North Dakota/Montana border for now. Hopefully this summer I can do that.

  • @ttoverland2267
    @ttoverland22676 ай бұрын

    Hi Bryan!

  • @spencerwarren9219
    @spencerwarren921914 күн бұрын

    I want a ov3rlanding trailer like yours for my jeep tj. Since I got my jeep my wife is hooked. She wants a jeep now . We love to camp. Might get me a trailer and make my own overlanding trailer with roof top tent . I want to overland Montana and Wyoming both.

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    11 күн бұрын

    Glad we can provide some inspiration! Old military trailers work great for a base platform, just gotta keep the build under tow capacity, but lots of options out there. Good luck and thanks for watching!

  • @spencerwarren9219

    @spencerwarren9219

    10 күн бұрын

    @SixOverland freaking great idea thank you will look into a military trailer.

  • @tuaesam
    @tuaesam6 ай бұрын

    Hey all!

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you could show up for the debut! Thanks for your support!

  • @user-gk6jd4ms3q
    @user-gk6jd4ms3q6 ай бұрын

    I hope we meet out thar someday. Would love sit and talk. Dinner on me🙂

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s a genuinely kind offer. Never know what the future may hold or where we’ll end up ;) Thanks for watching and thanks for your support! God Bless!

  • @user-gk6jd4ms3q
    @user-gk6jd4ms3q6 ай бұрын

    Ahhh it's over 😭

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    We’ll have more from our Montana excursion ;)

  • @ttoverland2267
    @ttoverland22676 ай бұрын

    Trinity says hi!

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    6 ай бұрын

    Maverick says hi back!

  • @user-nh5ik4ht9e
    @user-nh5ik4ht9e8 күн бұрын

    Did you tell him that the battery was dead on the walkie-talkie

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    7 күн бұрын

    @@user-nh5ik4ht9e of course :)

  • @ranak9534
    @ranak9534Ай бұрын

    Can a crossover do the Knox ridge rd, Two calf road and DY trail

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    Ай бұрын

    We didn’t see anything out there that would cause an issue.

  • @kyle6703
    @kyle67033 ай бұрын

    Cool video. I have a similar setup as you. How many mpg are you typically averaging?

  • @SixOverland

    @SixOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    We’re geared at 4.88 on 35s. When towing we’re probably at 12 on the highway and 9 or 10 on the trail at the worst. We measure by smiles per gallon though ;) Thanks for watching!

  • @kyle6703

    @kyle6703

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SixOverland same measurement I use - happy trails!

Келесі