Montana Travel Guide

One of the most rugged states in the nation, nicknamed Big Sky Country for its wide open views of the sky, Montana is a state of great natural beauty, from the flatlands in the eastern regions of the state, to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in the west. It is one the last refuges for the true cowboy, and hosts some of the largest private ranches in the entire United States. It is home to Yellowstone National Park, which is quite possibly the most famous national park in the entire world. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail passes through the state, and Montana is also home to Glacier… read more National Park, as well as Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

Montana is largely in outdoors enthusiast’s destination, especially with regards to the national parks and the mountains. And although towns such as Bozeman and Missoula give off a modern vibe that is common throughout the United States, many of the cities and regions have a decidedly Western feel to them. One of the other nicknames for the state is The Last Best Place, and that could very well be true because Montana has a lot to offer, and it really is the last of the Western frontier states.

The official website for the state breaks Montana down into six regions, due to the largeness of the territory. Glacier Country is the northwestern region of the state, home to Glacier National Park, while Old West Country is the southwestern region. Russell Country is north central, and Yellowstone Country is south central. Missouri River Country is the far northeast region, and Custer Country is far southeast. Each region of the state refers to one of the major sights within that region, so depending on what you want to experience in Montana will dictate which part of the state go to. Bring your sense of adventure along with you, because it will most certainly find you at any given moment while visiting.