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Glacier Country is thought of as Montana's preeminent tourist region. From its preserved historical sites and “cowboy” towns, seasonal sporting hubs from skiing to rafting, National Parks and enormous wilderness areas … to Missoula, one of the west's more progressive historical cities, and home to The University of Montana.
Glacier National Park, in the northwest corner of the state, offers over 700 miles of trails threading through pristine forest, and a choice of historic chalets and lodges comfortably receiving present day explorers to their area. Whitefish, Kalispell and Big Fork draw skiers, golfers and boaters seeking the areas thrills amidst stunning natural beauty. To the east, Swan Sealy Region (1.5 million acres of wilderness) leads through Scapegoat, Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness areas where lush valleys meet rugged forests and pristine mountain lakes. To the west, Highway 200 winds northwest through the Clark River Valley along Clark River's placid waters eventually flowing into Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho.
Missoula, Glacier Country's major city, is home to many national companies and bursts with college town enthusiasm. Outstanding visitor centers, cultural and contemporary lifestyles now blend with their golden age of logging. The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, for instance, features 13 historical structures and more than 23,000 museum items, meanwhile the Grizzly Stadium roars on....
To the south of Missoula, Highway 93 leads through Victor, Hamilton, and Darby - cowboy town and gateway to Lost Trail Pass and the Idaho Border. To the east of Missoula, Highway 12 picks up the Corp of Discovery's trail where many attractions and noted historical sites along the Lewis & Clark trail tell the story of their time in this region.
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