Explore Montana's Regions and Towns

The northwest corner of Montana is home to more than alpine summits presiding over glacial carved valleys. Farmer’s markets abound, sailors drop their centerboards in the turquoise waters of Flathead Lake, and cherry orchards blossom along the flanks of the Mission Mountains.

Central Montana bridges the gap between mountains and rolling prairies. Paddle a canoe down the wild and scenic, history-steeped Missouri River; camp along its White Cliffs; this region is full of stunning diversions. Don’t miss the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls.

The rolling, short grass prairies of Missouri River Country are a wildlife-rich Serengeti for sportsmen. This slice of Big Sky Country offers you opportunities to troll for trophy walleye in the waters of Fork Peck Reservoir, stalk elusive pronghorn antelope or hunt for that perfectly preserved dinosaur fossil.

The Wild West is still alive and well along the boardwalks of Main Street Virginia City, just one gem awaiting in Southwest Montana. After sifting for sapphires in Philipsburg, dust off your hiking boots for a stroll among the alpine peaks of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.

Grizzly bears, wolves and a burgeoning art scene are defining elements of southwestern Montana—as well as the nation’s first national park. Cast for rainbow trout in the Yellowstone River. Winter brings bountiful “cold smoke” snow to this region, offering a prime playground for downhill and cross-country skiers, as well as snowmobilers and dogsledders.

Take a walk in General Custer’s boots at the Bighorn Battlefield. Retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark with a visit to Pompeys Pillar. Visit the world-famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. Soak up some history and Native American culture at the Crow Fair, or simply stroll along Main Street in any of our quaint communities.