Montana Fly Fishing Fans Will Love ‘The Art of the Angle’ Exhibit

As winter sets in, a fresh perspective on fly fishing awaits at Travelers Rest—art that resonates with heart and memory.

THE ART OF THE ANGLE

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks tells us that Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will host a FREE temporary exhibit, “The Art of the Angle,” from the Maclean family illustration collection beginning at noon on Saturday, January. 3, 2026.  The display is centered around fly fishing and illustrations from related books. Visitors to Travelers’ Rest can view the free exhibit January through April during regular visitor center hours, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

"ZOOM" IN ON A MEMBER OF THE FAMOUS MACLEAN FAMILY

To celebrate the opening, join in a Zoom conversation with author John N. Maclean on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m., and view the exhibit following the presentation. You can watch the Zoom presentation in-person at the Travelers' Rest visitor center.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE IN THE EXHIBIT

The exhibit features 34 wood engravings by a trio of artists: Barry Moser, Wesley W. Bates, and Chris Wormell, all featured in the books A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean, Home Waters by John Maclean, and the 100th anniversary edition of Ernest Hemingway’s Big Two-Hearted River. The illustrations capture the central truth of each of these famous fish stories – that the solitary fisherman is never alone. They recall the hands that tied the intricate flies, conversations with family members and friends no longer here, and places where lasting memories are made. Maclean family memorabilia and a special exhibit on historic fishing will be displayed alongside the artwork.

To find our more about this exhibit and other interesting opportunities at Travelers' Rest, be sure to visit their website.