Iconic Montana Landscapes

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is the gateway to Glacier National Park, known for dramatic peaks, lakes and waterfalls. Explore by road, trail or boat, then branch out to small towns, arts and culture, working ranches and local craft beverages, with outdoor recreation year-round.

Big-sky outdoors

Hike, ski, fish or paddle amid dramatic peaks, clear lakes and rushing waterfalls year-round.

Glacier National Park access

Explore the park by road, trail or boat, with scenic tours and historic lodges.

Indigenous & Western heritage

Learn about Native Nations, working ranches and living traditions rooted in this region.

Glacier Country Wonders

Glacier National Park Adventures

  • Ride a Red Bus along Going-to-the-Sun Road for big views and park history.

  • Experience Glacier’s majesty on a classic wooden-boat cruise at Two Medicine Lake.

  • Hike trails through meadows and valleys to mountain views and hidden waterfalls.

Local Experiences

  • Catch outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals in Glacier Country communities.

  • Honor living traditions and history at tribal-led powwows and interpretive heritage sites.

  • Seasonal markets and food events highlight regional flavors and local producers.

Experiences

Enjoying a rafting tour with River City Brews in Glacier Country, Montana

River Brews Adventure

Float Montana waters on a captained raft-and-sip trip near Missoula.

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Bison grazing at CSKT Bison Range in Glacier Country, Montana; Credit: Andy Austin

Wildlife Watching

Spot bison, bears, elk and mountain goats across protected landscapes.

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Hiking Blodgett Canyon in Western Montana's Glacier Country

Unforgettable Hiking

Explore trails that lead to mountain lakes, wildflowers and panoramic viewpoints.

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Exploring downtown Missoula in Western Montana’s Glacier Country

Small-Town Strolls

Wander welcoming downtowns filled with shops, art and local flavor.

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Sunset fishing on the Blackfoot River in Glacier Country, Montana

World-Class Fishing

Go out with a guide or cast a line in rivers, lakes and blue-ribbon trout streams.

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Traditional Native American dancer in Western Montana's Glacier Country

Western Montana’s Glacier Country

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