Wild rivers and outstanding mountains dominate the open landscape, comingled with signs of civilization like a State Capitol built near a mining camp once known as Last Chance Gulch. This air of Western history hangs on every Montana attraction, alongside a sense of exploration that makes each day feel like the one you might strike it rich.
Outdoor recreation is often the core of any Montana vacation, and there’s no other state that’s easier to explore outside. National forest acreage easily outnumbers people in Montana, all featuring uncrowded trailheads, available campsites, and a personal slice of Big Sky Country. Montana’s small towns and 'big' cities await on the fringe of these adventures with a friendly dose of community events and local storefronts.
Glacier National Park is one of the most-visited places in Montana, and for good reason. The Continental Divide rips down the middle of this illustrious public land, providing prime habitat for mountain goats, grizzly bears, and slack-jawed tourists witnessing the mountain majesty that makes Glacier the 'Crown of the Continent.'
Just a day in Glacier gives you a taste of the adventure beyond every trailhead. But you really need to spend the night to get the most out of its relatively remote location in Northwest Montana. Several overnight options exist within the park, including 13 campgrounds and a quaint collection of historic lodges.
The Many Glacier Hotel might take the cake for the most outstanding views. The hotel overlooks the banks of Swiftcurrent Lake with a dominating profile of Mt Grinnell from the back porch. Reservations are required months in advance to enjoy the historic rooms, but anyone is welcome to check out the lodge’s lobby and lakeshore.
Fly fishing is as synonymous with Montana as the White House is with Washington, DC. It’s not just a hobby for many Montana anglers; the free-flowing rivers represent a way of life. And there’s no shortage of rivers and tributaries swarming with trout, including the Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Madison, and Missouri, just to name a few.
You can’t talk about fly fishing in Montana without mentioning the Yellowstone River. This remarkably free-flowing river spans nearly 700 miles from Yellowstone Country to North Dakota. But it’s approximately a 100-mile stretch from Gardiner to Livingston that sees the most shoreline fishing and floating. The river runs through the aptly named Paradise Valley along this postcard section, lined by the Absaroka and Gallatin Mountains on both sides.
Planning tip: Don’t know where to start a Montana fly fishing adventure? Several outfitters, such as Yellowstone River Adventures in Livingston, offer excellent trips for novice and
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