Category: Family Fun

Western Montana’s diverse landscapes offer adventure year-round. In winter, the region transforms into a downhill playground with seven ski areas featuring affordable lift tickets, impressive vertical drops, reliable snowfall and more than 11,723 acres of skiable terrain. Here’s where to get on the slopes in Glacier Country.   BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN Take in views of Glacier National […]

Fall fishing is upon us in Western Montana’s Glacier Country. While fishing the pristine waters of Montana’s rivers, lakes and streams is phenomenal year-round, autumn offers an incredibly unique angling experience: fewer people on the water, quieter rivers and some of the year’s best trout fishing in October and November.

Autumn in Glacier Country is truly one of a kind—snow-dusted peaks in the distance, golden tamarack trees lighting up the landscape, and vibrant leaves gently falling all around. With comfortable daytime temperatures and quieter trails, it’s the ideal season for outdoor adventures. There are so many things to experience during fall in Western Montana, and […]

Autumn in Western Montana offers stunning landscapes and a calendar full of concerts, harvest festivals, Halloween events and more. This season is packed with fall fun and crisp mountain air, inviting you to explore the region as we celebrate one of our favorite times of year. HARVEST FESTIVALS + BEER FESTIVALS A fall harvest is […]

Glacier National Park is open year-round, and, while every season in the park is stunning, fall is uniquely magical. The park’s glacial-carved valleys and mountainsides are painted with the golden hues of autumn, amplifying the already jaw-dropping views. Fewer visitors, plus abundant birding and wildlife watching opportunities, make it one of the best times to enjoy the […]

Take a look behind the scenes and meet the talented women who work for Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Our team is immersed and knowledgeable in all things Western Montana, so we’re sharing some of our favorite things about this special place. Read on for insider tips and local know-how, and find a few reasons why we’re […]

Disc golf, sometimes called frisbee golf or folf, is a popular activity throughout Western Montana’s Glacier Country. With rules similar to traditional golf, this game involves throwing frisbee-like discs into baskets across wooded and mountainous courses, making it a fun and unique way to enjoy the outdoors—and our incredible scenery—with family and friends. If you’re […]

One of the things that makes Montana so special is that we share the land with an abundance of beautiful, wild creatures. Western Montana is comprised of millions of acres of public land that is home to 83 species of mammals and 393 species of birds—and seeing them is easier than you think. There are plenty of undesignated places to watch wildlife in Glacier Country, but some amazing spots have been set aside specifically for Montana’s mammals, birds and reptiles. Explore our year-round wildlife refuges and viewing areas that offer a diversity of habitat and a look at some of the region’s most majestic inhabitants.

In the picturesque, rolling foothills just east of Glacier National Park, the culture and traditions of the Blackfeet Nation thrive. The largest community on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Browning is a cultural center where museums, shops, galleries and annual celebrations preserve the Blackfeet way of life and give travelers a glimpse into the tribe’s culture […]

Recreation opportunities exist throughout Western Montana; no matter the season, we’re chock-full of amazing activities. To give you a sampling of the unique adventures you’ll find here, we’ve created an A to Z list of activities for your next Glacier Country getaway.  A – Air adventures offer a bird’s-eye view of our spectacular scenery. From […]