Montana travel tips and trip ideas
Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman: What to See and Know
Plan your visit to the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman: the dinosaur fossil collections, Paugh History Hall, Taylor Planetarium, living history farm, and how to plan your time.
Glacier National Park Camping: What to Know Before You Go
Planning to camp in Glacier? Here's how reservations work, which campgrounds to book first, and what the park's food storage rules mean for your trip.
Bozeman to Yellowstone: Routes, Drive Times, and What to See
Three real routes from Bozeman to Yellowstone: Paradise Valley on US-89, Gallatin Canyon on US-191, or the Beartooth Highway. Drive times, key stops, and when to go.
Whitefish Mountain Resort: What to Know Before You Go
Whitefish Mountain Resort offers 3,000 acres of terrain, 300 inches of annual snowfall, and a walkable ski town 25 miles from Glacier National Park.
Best Cities to Visit in Montana: A Traveler's Guide
A guide to the best cities to visit in Montana: Bozeman, Missoula, Whitefish, Billings, and Helena, with honest advice on basing your trip.
Best Places to Visit in Montana for Every Type of Trip
Montana's best places to visit span two national parks, a 28-mile lake, and mountain towns far apart. What each delivers and how to plan your route.
Montana Things to See: The Essential First-Timer's Guide
From Glacier and Yellowstone to blue-ribbon rivers and ghost towns, here are the top Montana things to see and how to plan your first trip.
Beartooth Highway: A Complete Driving Guide
The Beartooth Highway climbs to 10,947 feet between Red Lodge and Cooke City. Here is what to expect, when to go, and how to use it as part of a Yellowstone trip.
Best Montana Hot Springs to Soak In
Montana has around 50 geothermal springs scattered across the state, from resort pools in Paradise Valley to rustic setups near the Idaho border. The best
Best Time to See Wildlife in Montana: A Season-by-Season Guide
Montana puts bison, grizzlies, wolves, elk, and mountain goats on the same landscape. The best time to see each depends on where you are and what you're af
Do You Need Bear Spray in Montana?
If you're hiking in Glacier, Yellowstone country, or anywhere in Montana's backcountry wilderness, carry bear spray and know how to use it. This guide cove
Flathead Lake in Summer: What to Do, When to Go, and How to Plan It
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, covering 191 square miles in northwest Montana. From late June through August
Glacier vs. Yellowstone: Which National Park Should You Visit?
Both parks charge $35 per vehicle, both will fill a full day before you feel like you've scratched the surface, and both get crowded in July. Which one is
Going-to-the-Sun Road: A Complete Driving Guide
Going-to-the-Sun Road crosses 50 miles of Glacier National Park, climbing over Logan Pass at 6,646 feet with alpine scenery that no other paved road in Mon
How Many Days Do You Need in Montana?
Montana is bigger than most people expect, and the answer to how many days you need depends almost entirely on which parts you're planning to see.
Is Montana Expensive to Visit? A Realistic Budget Guide
Montana can range from free dispersed camping under a sky full of stars to four-figure-per-night lodge packages, so the honest answer is: it depends entire
Montana in Winter: Skiing, Wildlife, and What to Expect
Winter in Montana runs from December through March, covering ski runs at some of the largest resorts in the country, wolf-watching in Yellowstone's Lamar V
Montana with Kids: How to Plan a Family Trip That Delivers
Montana earns its reputation with families the same way it earns it with everyone else: the scale is real, the wildlife is real, and the moments kids come
Renting a Car in Montana: What to Know Before You Arrive
Renting a car in Montana is not optional for most travelers. It is the only reliable way to move between the state's parks, towns, and rivers, because ther
Where to Fly Fish in Montana: A Beginner's Guide to the Best Rivers
Montana has more designated blue-ribbon trout water than most anglers can fish in a lifetime. This guide covers which rivers are worth building a trip arou