Category: Vacation

From scenic byways to winding backroads, Western Montana is made for road trips. Whether you’re traveling between the Bitterroot Valley and Glacier National Park or exploring one of the region’s nine travel corridors, there are plenty of places worth pulling over for. Families can discover everything from ghost towns and alpine coasters to towering tree giants and quirky photo ops. Here are some of our favorite must-stop attractions to add to your Montana adventure.

There are few things better than spending time with family in the great outdoors. With lodges and resorts that can accommodate your whole crew, as well as an endless list of world-class and western-inspired activities for all ages, Western Montana’s Glacier Country is an ideal setting to host a family reunion and create lasting memories. […]

Western Montana’s night skies are just as captivating as its daylight views. With minimal light pollution, high elevations and wide-open landscapes, Glacier Country is one of the best places in the lower 48 to take in the stars. From spotting the Milky Way to catching a glimpse of the northern lights, the cosmos puts on […]

by Meagan Wristen, Mommy Travels Have you ever daydreamed about galloping across open plains, casting a line into a sparkling river, or seeing bison roam just a stone’s throw away? Well, saddle up, partner, because it’s time to turn that Montana fantasy into reality. Western Montana is where wide-open spaces, rugged landscapes, and untamed beauty […]

The great outdoors is a big part of what makes Montana so special. We are grateful for what this place has to offer, but with this comes a responsibility to think about our collective impact on our natural resources and to be a part of sustaining them. Below are nine ways we ask you to recreate responsibly […]

Spring in Glacier National Park is a quiet, lesser-known season—and that’s what makes it so special. As the snow melts, waterfalls return to full force, rivers swell with runoff and the first wildflowers begin to bloom at lower elevations. Birds are singing, wildlife is more active and baby animals are making their first appearances. This […]

Ready to get away from it all? Here in Western Montana when we want to truly go off the grid, we head into “The Bob.” Spanning 1.5 million acres across the Continental Divide, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is the third-largest wilderness area in the lower 48—and one of the most remote and awe-inspiring natural […]

With fresh mountain air, wide-open spaces and a deep connection to nature, Glacier Country is the perfect place to refresh your mind, body and spirit. Wellness is woven into Western Montana’s landscape, from sunrise hiking and hot springs soaking to forest bathing and cold plunging. Plan a getaway focused on health and wellness—like a spa […]

Early spring in Western Montana is a season of transition and adventure, where snow lingers in the mountains, trails begin to thaw and small towns buzz with live music and local events. Here’s your essential list of must-do experiences this extra-special time of year in Glacier Country. SKI Don’t stash your skis just yet—spring in Western Montana […]

Spring break is around the corner, and Western Montana is the perfect place for a unique and refreshing spring getaway. With quieter trails, no crowds and the perks of shoulder-season pricing, it’s the perfect time to explore Glacier Country. Plus, with direct flights to the Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) […]