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Montana’s preeminent tourist region is Glacier National Park, a hiker’s paradise offering over 700 miles of trails. Glacier Country in all encompasses pristine wilderness, picturesque mountain communities exuding warm western charm, small cowboy towns, historic sites along the legendary Lewis and Clark Trail, and the progressive city of Missoula. There are many beautiful destinations catering to skiers, golfers, boaters and hikers.
The Gold West Country exemplifies what many envision the essence of Montana. Majestic mountains, rolling countryside, old mining camps, valleys filled with cattle and the amazing blue sky that gave Montana its name: The Big Sky State. The state capitol, Helena, is the pulse of Gold West Country. It is a town rich in history reflected by its 19th century mansions, restored pioneer dwellings, and historic St. Helena Cathedral.
The stunning terrain of Montana’s Yellowstone Country is fed by awesome rivers that weave through the region lending to incredible outdoor recreation among carved scenic valleys framed by rugged, snowcapped peaks. This region is home to the eclectic college town of Bozeman, the arts mecca of Livingston, geothermal hot springs, and is gateway to Yellowstone National Park through the splendid Beartooth Pass described as one of the most scenic drives in North America.
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Russell Country inspired its namesake, turn-of-the-century cowboy artist Charlie Russell, to document both the drama and the innocence of the American West, using much of the rich landscaped of the region as backdrop for his creations. In addition to museums of the artists’ works, visitors to this region can find ghost towns, diverse wildlife, unique geological terrain and one of the foremost dinosaur fossil observation preserves in the world. Great Falls is this region’s major city and serves as headquarters for Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Vast emptiness, abundant wildlife, and other worldly landscapes of the badlands found in Makoshika National Park and a wealth of prehistoric fossils await visitors to this region. The state’s largest city, Billings, nicknamed The Magic City, offers attractions from rodeos to theater to art shows to heritage museums: A taste of culture among ancient to not too distant history.
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