Trails and Trout

An Outdoor Adventure Blog

Backpacking, Rafting, Packrafting, Fly Fishing, & Hiking with Dogs throughout Montana & the Pacific Northwest

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Fishing Mutts

Follow Lennie and Teddy, our two quirky rescue dogs, on their river and mountain adventures! Or, if you prefer silly pet videos, have a laugh at Teddy’s funny antics. Check out The Fishing Mutts page for highlighted content, advice on getting outside with your adventure dog, dog-friendly destinations, and more.

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Hi, I’m Halie!

I’m an outdoor enthusiast, dog lover, and casual content creator based in Missoula, Montana. In my free time, you’ll find me on the river or in the mountains with my two rescue mutts, Lennie and Teddy, and my partner, Cole. This is my platform for sharing our adventures. Thank you for being here!

Our favorite pastimes include fly fishing (from chasing alpine trout in the summer to swinging for winter steelhead), backpacking, rafting, packrafting, hiking, and camping. We recreate throughout Montana, the PNW, and beyond. We believe in responsible recreation, conservation, and advocating for the wild places we love.

I won’t pretend to be an expert in any of the aforementioned pursuits, I’m far from that, but I love to share as I learn. My goals are to promote outdoor ethics, encourage safety, offer practical tips, and inspire adventure, to help others feel confident getting outdoors. Whether you're here for the trip reports, advice, or adventure dog content, I hope you find something to inspire your own journey.

Featured Adventure Blog Posts

Packing for Packrafting Trips

Backpacking and Fly Fishing Montana’s Beaten Path Trail

Find direct links to all of the gear I take on my adventures at my RockPorch profile: