Also known as Big Sky Country, the state includes 147,040 square miles and is home (in part) to famous Yellowstone National Park. Regular readers know the park is so large it covers property in the states of Wyoming and Idaho too! Beyond its share of this popular park though, Montana has a number of other unspoiled features as well.
Famous for its blue skies, it offers visitors adventure too. Here you can follow the historic Lewis & Clark Trail, and take in the view of the Rocky Mountains and gorgeous Glacier National Park. The latter is known for the Little Bighorn Monument, snow-capped peaks, and the popular Triple Divide Pass, which is home to a variety of wildlife and is highlighted by additional rugged, natural wonders.
Alaska may be a bit more difficult to reach, but it offers unique picturesque snowscapes. See such unforgettable ranges as the beautiful Brooks Range. Both the striking Chugach National Forest and Tongass National Forest are memorable no matter what time of the year you choose to visit them.
Indeed, they demonstrate the 49th state’s versatility of beauty. Let’s not forget that if you plan your visit carefully, you also could very well witness the world-famous Aurora Borealis, it’s a wonderful natural light show. As previously reported, Visit from August into May, when the lights are the most visible.
The Northern Lights become even more intense between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Other highlights here include the Arctic Circle, the Kenai Fjords National Park, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, and Denali National Park and Preserve. Go whale-watching as well