Category: Montana

Western Montana’s wine scene has a character all its own. Across Glacier Country, local winemakers craft traditional reds, whites and rosés alongside fruit wines and mead, often incorporating regional ingredients like Flathead cherries, huckleberries and Montana honey. Make a tasting part of your travels. BITTERROOT VALLEY In Victor, Hidden Legend Winery has been crafting mead […]

Fall in Western Montana brings pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted attractions and plenty of seasonal flavors. Spend an afternoon on the farm, find your way through a corn maze, brave a haunted hayride or raise a glass to the season with local beer and cider. Here are a few ways to experience fall in Western Montana’s Glacier Country.

Ranching and horsemanship have long been part of the fabric of Western Montana’s Glacier Country, and today’s guest ranches offer plenty of ways to experience that heritage firsthand. Saddle up for a trail ride, learn the skills of a working ranch, head into the backcountry on horseback or spend a week immersed in ranch life. […]

The fact of the matter is this: Montana is a big place. It’s a massive state that’s home to wide-open prairies, snow-capped mountain peaks, rushing waterways and the biggest sky you’ve ever seen.

Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Glacier Country, where history, art and heritage converge. Museums in Western Montana’s three largest cities bring the region’s stories to life through nationally renowned art, American Indian culture, aviation and railroad history, pioneer life and the enduring legacy of the Old West. Dig into the past, discover remarkable works […]

Exploring Western Montana by RV offers the freedom to travel at your own pace, with scenic drives, small towns and campgrounds along the way. Across Glacier Country’s nine travel corridors, you’ll find everything from primitive campsites to full-service RV parks, making it easy to plan a trip that fits your travel style. BITTERROOT VALLEY South […]

Powerboating is a popular summer activity in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, where lakes and reservoirs offer miles of open water surrounded by forestland, mountain ranges and small communities. Flathead Lake, Whitefish Lake, Seeley Lake and other waterways across the region provide a variety of settings for boating, fishing, water sports and shoreline recreation. Use this […]

Indoor exploration in Western Montana can be as memorable as exploring our outdoor scene. Sometimes, strolling a museum, watching live theater or sampling local craft beer is exactly what you need on a rainy day, to beat the summer temps or to dodge wildland fire smoke. We’ve listed 17 of our favorite things to do indoors that […]

Summer in Western Montana is a season defined by sunlight, long days outdoors and moments that stay with you long after the season ends. Warm weather, clear skies and wide-open spaces set the stage for everything from quiet mornings on mountain lakes to unforgettable rides along iconic roadways. It’s a time that invites both adventure […]

Forests are woven into the identity of Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Across the region, towering pines, alpine lakes, rugged mountain peaks and remote wilderness areas create landscapes that have shaped communities, recreation and conservation efforts for generations. Montana is home to 12 national forests, five of which stretch across Glacier Country: Lolo National Forest, Bitterroot […]