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known as Big Sky Country Montana is an
amazing destination for all those whom
appreciate the beauty of the great
outdoors primarily rural Montana is home
to national parks miles of open country
and abundance of wildlife and
spectacular scenery however there are
also a number of vibrant cities with a
flair for cowboy culture as you plan
your upcoming getaway to this state
don't miss out on any of these
unforgettable places to visit in Montana
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Bozeman is one of the most popular
cities in Montana for travelers because
it serves both as the home of Montana
State University and as the Gateway to
the yellowstone national park although
natural scenery is a big draw to Bozeman
there is also a large emphasis on
culture as treat and dogs
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just 15 minutes south of the city calles
held his flathead lake which is
officially the largest natural
freshwater lake west of the Mississippi
River formed by glaciers Flathead Lake -
the connection to the past from Montana
but it also serves as a hub for
sightseeing and recreation in the 21st
century just north of the lake
you can try hiking or even horseback
riding for those in search of dramatic
landscapes and breathtaking scenery
there are few destinations more
appealing that Glacier National Park on
the border with Canada and connected to
the Canadian Waterton Lakes National
Park Laser National Park is an
incredible place to visit in Montana to
see unparalleled flora and fauna in the
very center of Montana is Great Falls a
destination that is also known as the
electric city Great Falls is often
considered a stopping point when driving
across Montana or when exploring nearby
national parks but the city also offers
a lot in its own right you could for
example spend the day visiting the Ryan
dam which boasts miles of surrounding
hiking trails and is where the electric
city got its nickname
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many people begin their Montana
adventures in the city of Helena's which
is the state's capital as well as a hub
in the heart of gold' West Country the
main attraction in the city is the
Montana State Capitol building which is
available for guided tours throughout
the week
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the oldest and perhaps most impressive
state park in Montana is the lewis and
clark caverns state park located just
outside of Three Forks the caverns are
made from limestone and they boast
interest in columns stalactites and
stalagmites guided tours of the caverns
themselves cover a substantial amount of
ground and they take you down 600 steps
until the air becomes noticeably cooler
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arguably one of them most famous
military battles in American history
took place at the Little Bighorn
Battlefield this is where Custer's last
stand took place in 1876 between the
United States and Native American tribes
like the Dakota the Lakota the Northern
Cheyenne and Arapaho
the second-largest of Montana's cities
is Missoula the home is a sprawling
campus of the University of Montana
Missoula used to be a hub for rail
travel and you can still see the
historic and preserved railroad stations
around town history lovers might also
want to check out the iconic cars park
carousel the Missoula Art Museum and the
iconic Roxy theater
much of the famed Yellowstone National
Park is located within the bordering
state of Wyoming but some of the
entrances are actually located in
Montana one of the most commonly used is
known as West Yellowstone as the name
suggests this is the western entrance to
the Yellowstone National Park
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just north of Kalispell a city known for
being the Gateway to the Glacier
National Park is the charming resort
destination of whitefish located in
Flathead Valley whitefish was created by
glacier activity and there is an
abundance of fresh water in the
surrounding area dotting the landscape
for pristine lakes and stunning streams
most of the attractions and whitefish
are natural and opportunities for
outdoor
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