Category: Getting Around

Winter in Western Montana offers a quieter, more contemplative way to experience the region’s extraordinary landscapes. Snow-covered valleys, mountain peaks dusted with white and open stretches of highway create a memorable backdrop for cold-season travel. Whether you set out for a half-day drive, a full-day adventure or an overnight getaway, Glacier Country’s winter roads reveal […]

Western Montana is gorgeous, and is undoubtedly a vacation all its own, but on the 150th anniversary of Canadian Parks we know you might want to scoot across the border for free park entry. The locals refer to Waterton Lakes National Park as “where the mountains meet the prairies” and Glacier National Park as “the backbone of the world.” These majestic lands have inspired many writers and world travelers, and will certainly inspire you too. From Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road to Waterton’s Red Rock Canyon, you’ll be glad you decided on a two-nation vacation.

Western Montana’s Glacier Country stretches from the Canadian border to the Bitterroot Valley, offering an expansive landscape of forests, rivers, peaks and small communities. With so many miles of trail to explore, choosing where to begin can feel like a challenge. What started as a list of 10 favorite hikes quickly grew beyond a single […]

Adventure takes many forms in Western Montana. For some, it’s a quiet afternoon among the stacks of a small-town bookstore. For others, it’s a snowy trek to a historic mining town or a summer hike to a lakeside waterfall. No matter your style of exploration, Western Montana offers meaningful experiences that connect you to the […]