The “Treasure State” as Montana is called, has over seventy seven named ranges in the Rocky Mountains. The name of this state is derived from the term “Montaña” which means “Mountain”.
The capital of Montana is Helena and the largest city in this state is Billings. People here live on ranches and the economy is based on farming, wheat production, oil, coal, lumber and tourism.
Three of the five entrances to Yellow Stone Park are in Montana. Additionally, the Glacier National Park is in this state. In was also in Montana that the Battle of the little Bighorn took place between Native Americans and the US Cavalry. The victorious Lakota and Northern Cheyenne tribes successfully defeated the US forces. Unfortunately, Sitting Bull, the leader of the Lakota Native American tribe was later killed by US “reservation police”.
The Continental Divide runs diagonally through the state. This is the mountainous divide that separates rivers that drain into the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea or Arctic Ocean.
The numerous mountains and valleys provide a variety of entertainment for visitors to Montana. The most popular of these are Flathead Valley, Big Hole Valley, Bitterroot Valley and Gallatin Valley.
With such a diverse geography, there is always something to do in Montana. Visitors can enjoy this state’s attractions throughout the year although the winter may make traveling to some of the attractions difficult.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Montana is a paradise of opportunities. Rafting, Canoeing or Kayaking on the rivers in Montana provide the single traveler or families united in fun to enjoy a day in the breathtaking outdoors.
Glacier National Park is located on the rugged mountains in the Northern Rockies. Visitors stare in awe as beautiful scenery passes by and really understand what the Universe is capable of. Get your heart full of rugged moutainscapes, craggy peaks, wildflowers, alpine vistas, waterfalls, etc. Take memorable photographs at St Mary’s Lake, Lake McDonald, Iceberg Lake Trail and Garden Wall.
One of the attractions in this area is the 52 mile two lane road called Going-to-the-Sun road. This path allows cars and bikes full of visitors to cross over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. In addition to the glacially carved mountain ranges, visitor can experience huge Waterfalls, fifty glaciers, seventy species of mammals, two hundred and sixty species of birds and seven hundred miles of hiking trails. This attraction is not open year round – Snow may stick around even in June. So call before you go.
Thinking of Grizzly bears, wolves and bison? You must be in Yellowstone National Park: where geysers shoot up without warning; geological wonders are in every corner and subalpine forests teeming with incredible wildlife seems endless.
Three of the five entrances to Yellow Stone National Park are in Montana. These gateways to heaven take you to the Old Faithful Geyser, America’s Serengeti “The Lamar Valley”, Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls and the rocky crevasses of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
This park has over ten thousand thermal features including steaming geysers which erupt spontaneously leaving the visitors spell bound. Sightings of bears, bison and elk excite the animal lovers so long as they are viewed at a distance. This park opened about one hundred and twenty three years ago and it as timeless as the experiences it offers.
Yellowstone Park is in a NEVER-MISS category because of the geysers, thundering waterfalls, turquoise lakes and its magnificent vistas.
