Category: Moiese

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is filled to the brim with amazing scenery and picture-perfect backdrops. From the glacier-carved peaks of Glacier National Park in the north to the Old West town of Darby in the south, Montana is chockful of awe-inspiring views. Taking pictures is a key part of vacationing, and to help you snag some of […]

The American bison has long been one of the most important animals in American Indian cultures. Tribes have relied on the majestic bison for thousands of years, using every part of the animal for survival and welfare, including meat for food, bones and horns for tools, and hide for clothing and shelter, as well as […]

Montana has some big names and well-known places (I’m talking about you Glacier National Park), but the truth of the matter is this: some of the coolest places are located off the beaten path and come in the form of small towns, destinations at the end of gravel roads, local shops and colorful characters. Keeping this in mind, last week I set out to explore one of Western Montana’s most-underrated places: the Mission Valley. And you guys, it was a perfect fall day that had picture-perfect views around every corner.

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is home to vibrant tribal communities, living traditions and cultural experiences that offer meaningful opportunities to learn about the history and heritage of Indigenous peoples in the region. Two of seven tribal nations in Montana are located in Glacier Country: the Blackfeet Nation on the Blackfeet Reservation and the Confederated Salish […]

Some of Western Montana’s most significant places are those we may pass without realizing the depth of their history. The CSKT Bison Range—located off U.S. Highway 93 north of Ravalli—is one of them. Spanning 18,500 acres on the Flathead Reservation, the range is owned and managed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, whose stewardship […]