Rebecca Hanlon 
Montana has many different monikers like “Big Sky Country” or “Treasure State” because of the wide-open sky above the Rocky Mountains, the sheer abundance of picturesque scenery, the vast array …
It doesn’t take much imagination to conceive how the features of a Montana landscape could transform into a magical ice terrain come mid-winter. You won’t need to rely on imagination …
Got an adventurous soul and clamoring for your next great adventure? The Big Sheep Creek Backcountry Byway personifies the rugged Montana spirit with 55 miles of remote views, uninhabited landscapes, …
With 105 miles of adventure at your feet, the Big Sky Backcountry Byway out of Terry, MT is one of our favorite ways to travel within eastern Montana. Although interstates …
As one of the most breathtaking regions of Montana, the Bitterroot Valley offers postcard-worthy mountain views, a storied past, friendly towns along Highway 93, and close access to greater Missoula. …
The Skalkaho Highway Drive, often known simply as Skalkaho Pass is a forty-five-mile drive situated between the Bitterroot and Phillipsburg Valleys. The road is a mix of paved roads climbs …
Pioneer Falls drops down 40 feet into a narrow gorge, running off Falls Creek. The beautiful waterfall tumbles its way downward toward the southern fork of Spanish Creek, tucked into …
Located within Glacier National Park, Piegan Falls is a massive waterfall with several major drops descending from the slopes of Piegan Mountain and Piegan Glacier. The drops total 2,400 feet. …
Passage Falls is a beautiful backcountry waterfall that’s accessible via hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and snowshoeing. The moderately short hike to the waterfall through the Absaroka Mountains is well …
Located about 30 miles from Wise River, Montana, tucked away into the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness, the 20-foot Pintler Falls is a welcome, backcountry sight for folks looking for a comfortable, …
Surrounded by dynamic lakes, waterways, forests, and mountain peaks in the Beartooth Mountains, Impasse Falls is a beloved member of the Carbon County family. While these gorgeous falls may not …
Monture Falls is a beautiful, backcountry waterfall, nestled deep within the Lolo National Forest in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex in Powell County, Montana. The waterfall is only accessible by …
Ptarmigan Falls, named for the creek by the same name from which it flows, is a cascading falls located within Glacier National Park, in Montana. The creek is named for …
Just 11 miles from the quaint and close-knit mountain town of Thompson Falls, the epic Graves Creek Falls in Sanders County provides a stunning hike for beginners and intermediate hikers …
Situated in one of the most remote areas of the Glacier National Park backcountry, Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, Montana certainly has a magical allure to it. And while it’s nearly inaccessible to …
Here’s the truth: Glacier National Park offers so much resplendent beauty that it’d be nearly impossible to visit its many sites in even one week. While we’ve visited many of …
Nestled within the beautiful Flathead National Forest, Dean Falls is one elusive waterfall surrounded by majestic mountains, pine forests, wildlife, and numerous campgrounds. If you follow the Spotted Bear River …
Martin Falls is located in Flathead National Forest, along Martin Creek (giving the falls their name). There isn’t a lot written about the falls online, but you can catch some …
Rainbow Falls is a popular waterfall within the boundaries of Glacier National Park, in the Glacier County portion. The beautiful falls are down a short hike that’s considered easy, making …
Splashing alongside the Mokowanis River in Glacier National Park, near the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (also known as the PNT), you’ll find the Mokowanis Cascade. The beautiful waterfall is …
A way, way backcountry waterfall, Miche Wabun is near the Canadian border within Glacier National Park. The waterfall is extremely remote and would make for a great adventure-seeking trip for …
Glacier National Park is known for its stunning mountain vistas, roaring rivers, and pristine lakes. Carving their way through these magnificent wonders are incredible waterfalls that help to shape the …
North Fork Falls, Montana, is located in Lewis and Clark County, along the North Fork Blackfoot River. The waterfall is a lesser-known waterfall in the county, with almost data online. …
Named for the St. Ignatius Mission built in the late 1890s, Mission Falls is a stunning waterfall nestled into the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness Area in Lake County, Montana. The …
Mill Falls in Teton County, Montana, is a beautiful waterfall that’s lesser known than some of the falls that make it into all the Instagram posts out there. But it’s …
Lower Falls is a lesser-known waterfall located in Lincoln County, Montana. The waterfall is about 7 miles from Yaak, Montana, near the West Fork Yaak River. It’s a bit difficult …
Lost Creek Falls, Mineral County, Montana, is a backcountry waterfall situated in the Lolo National Forest. The nearest large town near the falls is Missoula, north of Lolo Pass and …
Horsetail Falls in Park County, Montana, is a beautiful, rushing waterfall that is popular for visitors in both spring and winter. The water freezes firmly enough that folks like to …
Situated along an unnamed stream that flows from Twin Lakes within Glacier National Park, Florence Falls is a great choice for visitors looking for an easy (though longer!) trail to …
Situated within Bozeman’s Hyalite Canyon, the beautiful Grotto Falls form from the gushing waters of Hyalite Creek, forming stunning pools and swimming holes. The falls are easily accessible for most …
Elizabeth Falls is one of those less-known falls that could secretly be the most magnificent experience of your life! But little is known about the falls that are hidden behind …
For over 40 years, the beautiful mountain town of Whitefish has celebrated the arts in its many forms via a colorful Fourth of July weekend shindig. Situated near Glacier National …
Vermillion River, or Vermillion Creek, is a large stream in the Clark Fork River system. While the stream only resides in Montana, the Clark Fork River flows through Idaho and …
National forests are Montana’s most valued natural resources encompassing over 17 million acres. These forests are federally managed and provide broad access to mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, wilderness areas, and …
Crow Creek Falls is a waterfall tucked in the Elkhorn Mountains area in Jefferson County, Montana. It’s the largest waterfall in Helena National Forest, often described as the park’s crown …
Bird Woman Falls is among the largest waterfalls in Glacier National Park, Flathead County. It sits between Mounts Cannon and Oberlin, about two miles from the viewpoints along the Going-to-the-Sun …
Redrock Falls is a waterfall in Glacier National Park in Glacier County, Montana. This waterfall is a series of cascades named for the red-colored rocks that are part of the …
Yaak Falls is a series of pristine waterfalls within the Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County, Montana. These falls are along the Yaak River, approximately 16 miles northwest of the …
Make no mistake: Montana loves the fact that famed explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark came through this beautiful state from 1804 to 1806. It’s a source of immense pride …
For over 20 years, Billings’ Magic City Blues Festival has rocked and rolled the city with up-and-coming and well-established music acts for a two-day urban festival. Attracting locals and travelers …
There’s just something about an outdoor music festival that makes us smile. Singing along to your favorite songs, learning new ones, discovering a new craft beer, smiling with friends and …
Also known as the mystery camp, Coloma ghost town is located in the Garnet Range area in Missoula County. Little is known about its settlement as most people deem its …
Walk back in history by visiting Rimini Ghost Town. Located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Rimini is a reminder of the mining activities that bloomed back in the 1800s. …
Want to experience Montana’s rich mining history? Why not visit Marysville ghost town. Tucked away at the foot of Mount Belmont, just 25 miles west of Helena, Marysville was once …
Want to experience what mining life was like in the late 1800s? Exploring Independence ghost town will take you back in time. The town of Independence, located high in the …
Bull River, Montana, is a tributary of the Clark Fork River. It begins from its headwaters in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area and flows past the Bull Lake, meandering down …
Blackfoot River is situated in western Montana and has become one of the state’s most famous rivers for recreation. Blackfoot’s headwaters are between Rogers Pass to the north and Stemple …
Clearwater River is a narrow, jungly watercourse that is not easily accessible. Its main attributes are the sequence of lakes right from Summit Lake downwards up to Harper’s Lake. If …
Berkeley Pit in Butte, Montana is a unique tourist site. This is not a water hole that visitors can swim in or go boating in, nor it is a typical …
Bitterroot River is a 135-kilometer river that flows south to north, starting from the intersection of West and East Forks near Conner, Montana. It then meanders north through the picturesque …