Travel in state Montana

Scott Christensen was standing on a mountain looking down into Yellowstone National Park late last month when he spotted a fresh track from a grizzly bear in the mud, about two inches in front of his foot. He wasn’t scared, but rather relieved and gratified.

The cost of gas this week has dropped near the lowest price it has been in three years just in time for travelers to head out on holiday road trips.

Nov 25, 2024 • 7 min read

Montana's Glacier National Park typically sees over 2 million visitors between May and August each year. Although I love taking in the park's beauty in the warmer seasons, this spike in visitation can often lead to long lines to enter the park.

Big Sky, Montana, has always been one of the greatest places to ski in the US. Lone Mountain’s vast expanse of untamed terrain, coupled with its pristine powder, has drawn skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. But in recent years, this area has seen a surge in developments with new luxury accommodations, upscale dining and chic as-hell après-ski options, and state-of-the-art lifts with heated seats, elevating its status to a world-class winter destination. And although, yes, the resorts and high-end hotels here are opulent, catering specifically to powderhounds, but you’ll be looking at least $500 per person/night. For a significantly lower price (per head), you can rent a luxury home on Airbnb and have the benefit of space, a kitchen, and a home to return to after a day on the slopes. Great for families and groups of friends, these ski-in/ski-out Airbnbs in Big Sky have exceptional locations near lifts and extras like hot tubs and fireplaces for a little added zhuzh.

When most people think of all-inclusive vacations, what usually comes to mind are beach resorts and tropical getaways on remote islands. But if you want your getaway to be more about epic views and mountain adventures than sitting on a beach, you may be surprised to learn that there’s at least one other type of all-inclusive vacation available in the Mountain West: an all-inclusive dude ranch in the majestic state of Montana.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a road-trip reawakening in the US.

Planning a winter vacation just got easier with new fare deals from Alaska Airlines — and discounts are available using cash or miles.

“Don’t ever call this work, ok? Ever.” I can't help but think of this line, which Beth Dutton shouts to her husband, Rip Wheeler, in Season 5, Episode 6 of “Yellowstone," America’s most watched television series. They’re on horseback overlooking a golden Montana meadow, as he leads the team of ranch hands on a cattle drive, moving hundreds of animals across the mountain.

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Greenland’s new international airport opens in the capital of Nuuk on November 28, making the Arctic island more accessible than ever. But for the people of Greenland, it’s about more than adding global flight routes—it’s a signal that their historically isolated home is now officially open for tourism.

The revered slopes of Big Sky, Montana, have attracted skiers and snowboarders to the stretch of the Rocky Mountains since the 1970s.

Yellowstone National Park will close most of its roads to vehicles on Friday as part of its annual winter season closures.

My wife and I have four young children who have traveled with us all over the country.

Grizzly bear 399, one of the best known bears in the world and the oldest recorded reproducing female grizzly in the greater Yellowstone area, was struck by a car and died Tuesday south of Jackson, Wyo. She was 28.

Oct 22, 2024 • 8 min read

United Airlines may have dropped nearly 40 U.S. cities during the pandemic, but one of them will soon see service on the carrier once again.

At 19, I fell in love with a long-haired musician wearing a white linen shirt dotted with wooden buttons. He caught my eye while strumming an acoustic guitar and singing his heart out at an open-mic-night dive bar in Montana.

"Oh man, it's my husky out there crying, sorry," a woman said as she stepped into Kemo Sabe, a luxury Western apparel store in Jackson, Wyoming. "I'm going to have to buy a hat in here. This is so cool."

Oct 9, 2024 • 7 min read

The northern lights may be visible over the lower 48 states starting Thursday night, offering a somewhat rare chance to see the spectacular phenomenon.