See herds of magnificent creatures roaming at the Bison Range, which saw management restored to the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes in 2022. You’ll discover a deep rooted history that laid the foundations for the thriving communities you see today in southwestern Montana towns like Virginia City, Butte and Philipsburg where you can watch vaudeville plays and unearth sapphires. Rafting near Big Sky, Montana (Photo: Visit Big Sky) The secret is that it’s equally worth visiting in the summer. Lone Peak stands watch over the town of Big Sky, which you might know as a ski destination. Enter the park through Gardiner and the North Entrance, before continuing your journey in West Yellowstone. As you drive south to Yellowstone, you’ll get the chance to experience some of the West’s most incredible rivers whether you choose to float them, tackle their rapids or soak in hot springs on their banks. Start in Bozeman, a vibrant, outdoorsy town with a great local food and beverage scene. These two incredible parks might be what draw you to Montana, but the real magic lies in the small towns, fascinating history, amazing trails and famous big skies in between. Bison grazing in Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin (Photo: Getty Images) Grizzly bears roam underneath ancient glaciers while towering peaks guard stunning valleys. Five hundred miles north, on the Canadian border, lush forests give way to alpine lakes with colorful rocks making up their shores in Glacier National Park. Wolves hunt in the dawn light and a massive lake stretches to the horizon. In Yellowstone, unhurried bison roam past shooting geysers. Take this epic road trip through the west side of Montana, under its big blue skies, up mountain peaks and skirting sparkling Flathead Lake. Between Yellowstone and Glacier National Park lie some of the most wondrous parts of the West.
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