“I think I can safely say, the best part of 2020 for me was meeting Dr. Tong and using her consultation services for not one, but two trips to Montana across a 6 month time frame. Due to the pandemic we were not able to take an actual tour with her, but we paid for a consultation where she went over - in detail - things for us to do based on what we wanted to experience. Words do not express how much thanks I have to Dr. Tong for her valuable information. What I learned from her opened my city eyes to a world I only knew in books and on the edges. … I recommend a consult with Dr. Tong before you head to Montana. It is well worth it and will provide you with experiences to remember for the rest of your life.”
Imagine having a biologist friend who lives in Montana and can take you to all the best places for spectacular scenery, wildlife and good local food and drink.
I am a wildlife biologist, ornithologist and nature guide who will take you on a personal natural history journey through Big Sky Country. Depending on your interests, I design trips in and around Missoula that include wildlife safaris, birdwatching, hiking, photography, sketching, and cross-country skiing.
Visitors can spend their time soaking in natural hot springs, visiting local ranches and nature reserves, and stopping by the best local bakeries, breweries and distilleries. You'll come back from a day trip with me sore, well fed, and eager for more.
Mountains
Hiking or riding with a wildlife biologist
Mammals
Bison tours led by a wildlife biologist
Birds
Go birding with an ornithologist
Snow
Cross-country skiing and birding with a biologist
Water
River floats and birding with a biologist
Plants
Natural history tours led by a Harvard PhD in biology
“Our tour felt like an insider’s view of Montana with a local version of Sir David Attenborough as our guide. We got to see and do all our favourite things without having to do any of the research or planning ourselves.”
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