| Some popular destinations in Montana include... Glacier
National Park
Glacier National Park is 1.2 million acres
of spectacular wilderness. You will find jutting mountain peaks, 50 glaciers,
more than 200 lakes, 700 miles of trails and a wide variety of wildlife.
Billings
The largest city in Montana, yet it is surrounded by the beauty of six mountain
ranges. The city of Billings, Montana is known as the gateway to America's legendary
western heritage. The galleries, museums, cabins, mansions, and other historic
sites showcase the majestic history of Billings.
Yellowstone National Park
Established on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone
National Park is the first and oldest national park in the world. Preserved
within Yellowstone are Old Faithful Geyser and some 10,000 hot springs and geysers.
An outstanding mountain wildland with clean water and air, Yellowstone is home
of the grizzly bear and wolf, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk.
Bozeman
Bozeman, in Southwest Montana, is surrounded by four
mountain ranges, thousands of acres of the Gallatin National Forest and hundreds
of miles of blue ribbon trout streams, so the recreation opportunities are virtually
endless. Hiking, skiing biking, fly fishing, and rafting. Attractions include:
historic sites, art galleries, quaint shops, museums and theatres.
Big Sky
Big Sky is a popular year-round resort area
featuring skiing in winter and golf and gondola rides in summer. Guest ranches
offer fishing, hiking, horeseback riding, wildlife viewing, riding, rafting,
and cross-country skiing, plus world renowned fly-fishing.
Glasgow
Enjoy boating, fishing, camping, sightseeing, and wildlife
viewing at Fort Peck Dam and Lake, 18 miles southeast on the Missouri River. Visit
Charles M. Russell Wildlife Refuge, a million acres of wildlands surrounding the
reservoir, for camping and boating. |