Mark Barnett 
Montana’s Hyalite Canyon is a mountain valley creation that comprises sections of the Gallatin National Forest. This visually stunning recreation area is situated between Gallatin Canyon and the impossibly scenic …
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is a large museum facility built somewhat dramatically into a bluff overlooking Montana’s Missouri River. Located within the Giant Springs Heritage State Park in …
The Montana State Capitol Building stands as a grand structure looking out across Helena. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the …
The Boiling River in Montana is so-called due to an unusual but natural phenomenon that occurs within its waters. The relatively shallow river is close to the North Entrance of …
Billings’ Rimrock Mall is one of Montana’s largest and most popular shopping destinations. It has been a staple retail and meeting outlet in the local community for more than 40 …
Anyone in the U.S. who finds themselves considering the multi-faceted themes of Buddhism might typically expect to find some of the best examples of temples and shrines, and gardens located …
The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is located as close as you can get to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The center offers a somewhat unique opportunity for …
Modern cross-country skiing as we know it has distant origins in Scandinavia, like many things related to ice and snow. This form of skiing had evolved in response to the …
Under The Big Sky Festival is set on a 350-acre ranch just outside of Whitefish in Northwest Montana, less than 30 miles from Glacier National Park. The event first came …
Geysers are the geological formed as a result of steam erupting through a vent on the land’s surface, some of the more well-known geysers across the state give off regular …
The stretch of Montana’s Highway 87 running between Great Falls and Lewistown was designated as the ‘Charles M. Russell Trail‘ in 1993. The highway serves as the route for the …
The open road under a big sky typifies the Montana experience in many ways, and there is no lack of that scenario in the Southwest Montana vicinity of Philipsburg. The …
The Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway is a designated 67-mile drive on a paved road that runs through Northwest Montana. The drive stretches between the small towns of Eureka and Libby, …
Glacier National Park is one of the high points of the Montana experience for many visitors. The entire region in and around the park is an explorer’s paradise with its …
Anyone who has never visited the Yellowstone region before may wonder where to begin when looking for reference points on accommodation options. It might be true that many visitors to …
Montana’s Lewistown is an authentic community in Fergus County located right out in the middle of the state. It showcases perfectly the Western aspects of the region, and the charming …
Montana’s north-eastern town of Sidney is the largest in the region and is often referred to as the “Sunrise City” the spot where sunlight first hits Montana each morning.  Sidney …
Dillon is a Southwest Montana town that typifies many of the Old West aspects of the state. The scenic little spot is located in Montana’s Beaverhead County along the Beaverhead …
Polson is a charming lakeside community nestled nicely at the southern end of Flathead Lake. This is the lake region of the wide and sweeping Mission Valley, flanked by the …
Along the stretch of Montana’s Highway 93 between Sula and Lolo sit some scenic little towns. Many of these lesser-known Western Montana towns exhibit their own character and bent, and …
Glendive in Montana is a quaint and appealing small eastern city located along the Yellowstone River. This former Northern Pacific Railway town dates back to 1902 and eventually established itself …
The Flathead River in Montana has large and swift drainage that runs from and through a few major northwest regions of the state. The river starts out past Glacier National …
Columbia Falls is located in Montana’s northwestern regions along the Flathead River. This is a quaint and charming small town located in an excellent spot from which to explore some …
The Seeley-Swan Scenic Drive, which is also known as the Swan Highway and Highway 83, is a stretch of road that in simple terms connects Montana Route 200 to the …
Have you ever wondered what some of that scenic-looking water in Montana looks like from beneath the surface? Maybe the idea of feeling totally weightless or even interacting with local …
The Earthquake Lake Visitor Center is a place where you can go to find out about one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in the North American region. This …
Many visitors to Billings in Montana come for the various recreation options. There is no shortage of different ways to explore both the downtown regions and the amazing surrounding landscapes …
Montana is a renowned haven for all kinds of outdoor activity and it thus attracts everyone from hikers, skiers, and mountain bikers to anglers and boating or floating enthusiasts. It’s …
There is nothing better than an open road under a big sky, and there is no shortage of that scenario in Yellowstone Country. The Madison River Scenic Drive takes you …
The Montana Blue Jewel Mine has repeatedly been reported as one of the best sapphire mining experiences in Montana. The site of the mine is 45 minutes northeast of Montana’s …
The Southwest Montana city of Livingston was originally established as a railroad town along with existing and growing numbers of ranch settlements in the area. The town soon became a …
Bigfork is a picturesque little Montana town right on the edge of Flathead Lake. There are plenty of reasons to visit Bigfork aside from the fact that it is something …
There is something subtle in the way that rodeos help define Montana towns and cities. Certainly, if you were to ask any local in the region of the state’s capital …
Bozeman is the region of Montana to head for around the time of July. At least if you would like to experience the thrill and excitement of the Big Sky …
The Oasis Water Park is the main outdoor water park in Montana’s Billings. Set in the region of Billings Heights, the park was a project undertaken and developed by Harvest …
The Lamar Valley is located in the north-eastern region of Yellowstone National Park along the Lamar River. The valley stretches between the park’s entrance at Cooke City and Tower Junction. …
The Last Chance Splash is an outdoor waterpark in Helena with a 50-meter heated pool. The pool and water park aren’t that huge compared to some of the more well-known …
A recent addition to the Butte community, the Ridge Waters Water Park is an ideal location for those looking to escape the summer heat and have a good time. Around …
Electric City Water Park in Great Falls is one of the coolest spots in summer. The park provides a range of water attractions that prove particularly popular throughout the warmer …
Castle Rock Splash Park is the largest local community park in Billings. Named for the prominent sandstone formations in the area known as castle rocks, the park is located in …
The Montana Folk Festival is one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the northwest region of the state. The festival has played a key role over the years in …
Running Eagle Falls is located in Montana’s Glacier National Park near St. Mary. It is administered by the National Park Service and is a somewhat unique, scenic gem of a …
Ousel Falls is located within Ousel Falls Park near Big Sky, in Montana’s scenic Gallatin County. This is a popular and easily-accessible Montana waterfall within walking distance of the Big …
Kootenai Falls is located in the Kootenai National Forest near Libby. This is the region of Montana’s scenic Lincoln County, and the falls are administered by the USDA Forest Service …
St Mary Falls and Virginia Falls are two impressive Montana waterfalls located within close proximity of each other. Glacier National Park is home to both of them along with numerous …
Located in the region of Nye in Montana’s Stillwater County, the Woodbine Falls are one of the longest and most impressive falls in the entire state. A bold claim that …
If you’re a seasoned visitor to Montana you already know this state is chock-full full of more scenic gems than you’ll ever be able to get to. There are definitely …
Grinnell Falls is an easily-recognizable, iconic waterfall located within Montana’s Glacier National Park. The falls are visible from the Grinnell Glacier Trail and are recognizable from their wishbone-like course of …
Swiftcurrent Falls is located within Montana’s Glacier National Park in Glacier County. The falls are not always immediately obvious to some visitors looking for huge, cascading drops—but as it turns …
Holland Falls is located in the region of north-western Montana, near the small town of Condon off Highway 83. The 50-foot falls drain from the rather scenic 400-acre lake of …