Montana’s Great Outdoors

In Glacier Country

Lindbergh Lake
200 Ranger Station Road
Bigfork, MT  
406-837-7500

Find recreational opportunities including prime wildlife viewing and fishing.

Lake Como
Bitterroot National Forest
Darby, MT  
406-821-3913

At 4,500 feet, the breeze that blows across this beautiful lake is some of the cleanest in the country. Enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and more.

In Missouri River Country

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
15550 Highway 1804
Williston, MT   58801
701-572-9083

Are you a fan of the Civil War, its history and more? Do you just entertain a lucid fascination for pioneer life? Whatever the case, the Missouri River's preeminent fur trading post, which was developed in 1820 and played a prominent role in the Civil War, awaits your visit. Afterwards, hike the surrounding area.

In Custer Country

Ashland Ranger District
2378 US Highway 212
Ashland, MT  
406-784-2344

Ashland Ranger District, located in south-central Montana, is home to the largest contiguous block of Federal parkland in eastern Montana. From wonderful topography to rolling grasslands and steep rocky outcrops, you'll be dazzled by this enchanting destination.

Rosebud Battlefield State Park
Miles City, MT   59301
406-234-0900

Rosebud Battlefield State Park is well-known in the state of Montana for being the site of an 1876 battle between the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians and General George Crook's infamous cavalry and infantry. If that doesn't faze you, perhaps the beautiful weather and landscapes of this natural destination will.

In Yellowstone Country

Chippy Park
Gallatin National Forest
Big Timber, MT   59011
406-932-5155

Here at Chippy Park, enjoy a day re-communing with the great outdoors. And while you're enjoying yourself, take advantage of the park's many recreational opportunities, which include prime fishing and boating.

Blackmore Picnic Area
3710 Fallon Street
Bozeman, MT   59718
406-522-2520

Head down to Blackmore Picnic Area, a local favorite which is well-known for its pristine natural expanses and the standards of cleanliness upheld at the many picnicking sites found at this hard-to-miss natural destination.

In Russell Country

Glacier National Park
US Highway 178
West Glacier, MT   59936
406-558-3490

Travel in a rugged set of the northern Rockies, where you'll find the beautiful expanse that has come to be known as Glacier National Park. Here, you'll witness fascinating geological structures, wonderfully diverse landscapes, and more, including Indian burial sites and other elusive gems of the wild.

Lewis and Clark National Forest
1101 15th Street North
Great Falls, MT   59401
406-791-7700

The Lewis and Clark National Forest is well-known for having been divided into two largely contrasting halves. Here, you'll find some of the most fascinating landscapes - ranging from broad prairies to rugged ridges and mountain peaks - to grace the country's rocky soil, as well as plenty of recreational opportunities to keep you busy.

In Gold West Country

Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park
3201 Spurgin Road
Missoula, MT   59804
406-542-5500

Part of the National Register of Historic Places, at Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park you can amble down pristine hiking trails and witness a wide diversity of plant and animal life. You can't miss the old Anaconda Copper Company smelter smack, one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world at 585 ft, 1.5 inches.

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
266 Warren Lane
Deer Lodge, MT   59722
406-846-2070

The Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, at 1500 acres, was once the headquarters of one of the largest and best-known 19th-century range ranches in the country. The area is still a working cattle ranch, commemorating the role of cattlemen in American history. Stop by the visitor center before you venture off on a day exploring 80 historic structures, walking trails, and more.

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