The Beauty of Montana Will Amaze You
Montana is where raw wilderness meets unmatched natural beauty. Here are twelve places you won’t want to miss in the Big Sky Country.
Glacier National Park
Often called the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park features over a million acres of pristine wilderness, with spectacular landscapes including the Going-to-the-Sun Road, majestic peaks, and over 700 miles of hiking trails.
Yellowstone National Park (Montana section)
While most of Yellowstone is in Wyoming, the Montana entrance to this iconic park leads to striking geothermal features and wildlife-rich Lamar Valley. Highlights include Mammoth Hot Springs and the dramatic Gardner Canyon
Flathead Lake
As the largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States, Flathead Lake offers crystal-clear waters surrounded by the picturesque Mission Mountains.
Bighorn Canyon
The Bighorn Canyon straddles the border with Wyoming. It features immense cliffs, a stunning deep blue reservoir, and an impressive diversity of landscapes.
Gates of the Mountains
These dramatic limestone cliffs rise majestically above the Missouri River, forming a natural gateway. You can join boat tours that offer dramatic views and a sense of history as you glide through the gorge.
Bitterroot Valley
Surrounded by the rugged Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, this valley is renowned for its lush landscapes, wildlife viewing opportunities, and scenic drives that showcase Montana’s lush, rolling terrain.
Beartooth Highway and Pass
The Beartooth Highway is regarded as one of the most scenic drives in the United State. It traverses the rugged Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, providing jaw-dropping views of alpine plateaus, pristine lakes, and towering peaks.
Makoshika State Park
Known for its badlands terrain, this state park features striking geological formations and dinosaur fossil sites. The unique landscape provides excellent hiking and opportunities for paleontological exploration.
Lewis and Clark Caverns
These stunning limestone caves offer guided tours revealing an intricate world of stalactites, stalagmites, and other impressive formations. Located in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, they are a testament to Montana’s underground beauty.
The Bob Marshall Wilderness
As one of the largest wilderness areas in the contiguous United States, “The Bob” offers pristine landscapes, rugged mountains, and unparalleled solitude for hiking, horseback riding, and exploration.
Kootenai Falls
Kootenai Falls is one of the largest free-flowing waterfalls in the Northwest. It’s also a sacred site for the Kootenai tribe.
Mission Mountains
The Mission Mountains’ dramatic peaks rise abruptly from the valley floor, offering stunning vistas and challenging hikes.
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