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At 10 miles long and over 470 feet deep, Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park and one of the best places to see in Montana. If you are looking for pretty places and things to see in Montana, this unique lake is a great start. Surrounded by majestic mountains and the Great Continental Divide, this long fjord-like lake fills an ancient basin that Ice Age glaciers gouged out over time.

Today, it provides a fantastic environment for hiking, walking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and sightseeing. Keep an eye out for black bears, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and elk. The lake is home to several species of native trout, game fish, and other catchable species such as whitefish, salmon, and suckers, and the world-renowned Going-to-the-Sun Road runs parallel to the lake along the southern shore.

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Visit Glacier National Park Have a picnic on Flathead Lake Admire Missoula's natural beauty Enjoy a family trip to Bozeman, Montana Indulge in exciting winter activities in Big Sky Take in the views at Lake McDonald Take pictures of Great Falls Visit the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas Spend a night in West Yellowstone Enjoy a fun getaway in Butte, Montana Tour the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Ski at the Whitefish Mountain Resort Learn about local history in Billings Spend your summer vacation in Livingston Explore the wilderness surrounding Cooke City Discover Miles City's charm Discover the art scene in Bigfork Take a trip to St. Ignatius Day trip to Glasgow, Montana Step back in time at Fort Benton, Montana Discover quiet Sidney, MT Enjoy a rodeo in Big Timber, Montana Hike The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Take in the view from the Hungry Horse Dam Spot elk at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson

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