Category: Outdoor Fun
The Official Western Montana Travel & Tourism Blog
Western Montana’s Top 6 Fall Hikes
Fall in Western Montana opens up a world of hiking possibilities. Explore our sweeping meadows, alpine forests and mountain waterfalls, all cast in autumn’s golden hues. To help get you on the trail, we’ve put together our top six fall hikes. Remember to bring your camera—the vistas are truly majestic. BLODGET CANYON OVERLOOK The Bitterroot […]
7 Things to Do in Western Montana This Fall
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 […]
Western Montana’s Glacier Country: A Few of Our Favorite Things
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 in Western Montana
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 […]
Wildlife Viewing Areas in Western Montana
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.
12 Things To Do in Browning: Discover the Blackfeet Nation
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 […]
Be Advised: Summer Safety in Western Montana
Exploring Western Montana’s Glacier Country in summer is an unforgettable experience, and, while you’re here, it’s essential to prioritize safety and recreate responsibly for the well-being of yourself and those around you, as well as that of our natural resources. Here are five key areas for safety consideration. BEAR SAFETY Bears live throughout Western Montana. […]
A to Z: 26 Activities to Do in Western Montana
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 […]
Dark Skies + Stargazing in Glacier Country
Glacier Country is known for its big blue skies and endless views, but the view doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. While Glacier National Park is internationally recognized as a Dark Sky Park, all of Western Montana’s dark skies deliver a stellar show night after night. We’ve got observatories across the region and plenty […]
Motorboating Western Montana’s Lakes
Motorboating is a classic summer pastime in Western Montana, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of water to play in. Each of our lakes is uniquely beautiful—from Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake West of the Mississippi, to Lake Como, a mountain lake surrounded by alpine forests—our lakes are some of the wildest […]
