Quick Summary:

  • Why is Montana called ‘Big Sky Country’?
    • Aptly named ‘Big Sky Country’, Montana is defined by its spectacularly beautiful and incredibly diverse terrain, ranging from the rugged Rocky Mountains to the vast Great Plains.
  • What natural attractions can be found in Montana?
    • Montana is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes, national reserves, and parks in the country, including the world-renowned Glacier National Park.
  • What makes Glacier National Park special?
    • Glacier National Park features tranquil lakes, snow-capped peaks, and scenic alpine hiking trails, along with the famous 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road.


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1. Medicine Rocks State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Medicine Rocks State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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2. Pictograph Cave State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Pictograph Cave State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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3. Pirogue Island State Park

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Pirogue Island State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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4. Sluice Boxes State Park

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Sluice Boxes State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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5. Tongue River Reservoir State Park

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Tongue River Reservoir State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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6. Travelers' Rest State Park

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Travelers' Rest State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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7. Wild Horse Island State Park

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Wild Horse Island State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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8. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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9. Big Hole National Battlefield

Big Hole National Battlefield | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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10. Glacier National Park

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Glacier National Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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11. Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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12. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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13. Nez Perce National Historical Park

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Nez Perce National Historical Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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14. Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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15. Ackley Lake State Park

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Ackley Lake State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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16. Beaverhead Rock State Park

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Beaverhead Rock State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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17. Chief Plenty Coups State Park

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Chief Plenty Coups State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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18. Elkhorn Ghost Town State Park

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Elkhorn Ghost Town State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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19. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

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First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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20. Giant Springs State Park

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Giant Springs State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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21. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

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Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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22. Hell Creek State Park

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Hell Creek State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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23. Lake Elmo State Park

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Lake Elmo State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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24. Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

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Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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25. Yellow Bay State Park

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Yellow Bay State Park | State & National Parks of Montana: Hiking, Wildlife & More
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