Montana Vacation Guide

Current Weather

Current weather in Montana cities: Check the weather often. Find weather here for cities across the state. Weather can change quickly in the mountains and on the plains. Be prepared.

About Montana

Enjoy the Treasure State. Learn about people and places.

Books on travel in the Treasure State. A few history books, too. Snag and read a few books before you go.

Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts

Wonderful lodging of all kinds is available for travelers in most cities, big and small. Here are a few choices that are sure to please. Prices for rooms are a bit higher during the peak tourist season. Lodging in Montana is still a good value, however.

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Experience the Treasure State

Adventure Fly Fishing on the Madison River in Montana
Watching Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Montana
An Adventure Hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana
Dining on Culinary Journey to Bozeman, Montana
An Adventure Horseback Riding in Montana
Go to Official Montana Travel Website
Highest Mountain Peaks in Montana, with Elevation, County, and Mountain Range
Gates of the Mountains. Montana Painting for Sale
Fishing in the Bitterroot River in Montana
Fishing on the Madison River in Montana
Fishing the Upper Missouri River in Montana
Minnesota farms and farming undergo major changes in 1940s and 1950s: A revolution in farm machinery sweep the land
Horseback Riding in Montana
Trip planning Glacier National Park Montana.
Skiing Montana
Radon Health Mines
Glacier Park Chalets
Thomas Cruse: Prospector, Banker, and Rancher
Lookout Cabin Rentals
Montana National Forests
Bozeman Hotels
Yellowstone Park Entrances
Current Weather in Montana
Glacier Park Webcams
Blackfeet Tribe and Glacier Park
Saint Mary Lake
Glacier Reborn
Wildlife Refuges
Montana on my Mind
Best Museums
Ghost Towns in Montana
Many Glacier Hotel
Luxury Ranches and Resorts
Trail of the Cedars
Glacier Wildlife Gallery

Glacier Official News

Glacier staff and park visitors rescue three people after falling into Avalanche Creek 08/07/2025
Public invited to 2025 “Going Batty” field trip in Glacier National Park 30/06/2025
Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle ticket reminder 26/06/2025
Going-to-the-Sun Road Reopens the Alpine Sections 23/06/2025

Yellowstone Official News

Tips for visiting Yellowstone National Park this Fourth of July 26/06/2025
Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures on select rivers after 2 p.m. in Yellowstone National Park 18/06/2025
Yellowstone visitation statistics for May 2025 11/06/2025

Hiking In Helena Montana

Want to go hiking in the mountains. Try the trail that goes to the top of Mt. Helena, in Helena. This is an easy one even for young people. Elevation at top, 5,468 feet. Biking allowed too. The view of the mountains to the south and west from the top is awesome.

Don’t Miss in Montana

Montana Historical Society Museum in Helena. *** Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. *** Bigfork, a quaint and charming town in the wilderness. *** Funky downtown Missoula.

Shop Merino Wool Clothing

Made is Montana is always special. For the finest Merino Wool clothing go online to DuckworthCo.com. Wool used in their products comes from sheep raised on a ranch in southwest Montana.

Montana Luxury Vacations

Luxury vacation destinations offer extra nice lodging, great cuisine, and abundant activities, all in beautiful surroundings:. Triple Creek Ranch near Darby, Montana in the Bitterroot Valley offers so much. (406) 821-4600. TrippleCreekRanch.com. *** The Resort at Paws Up near Greenough, Montana, located 35 minutes northeast of Missoula, rivals the best. (877) 580-6343. PawsUp.com *** The Sage Lodge, a few miles south of Livingston, Montana, offers luxury and great amenities. This is a new resort. In a word, very Nice. (855) 400-0505. SageLodge.com *** The Silver Bow Club, in southwest Montana, offers luxury and wonderful outdoor activities. In Divide, Montana. (406) 491-2157. Silverbowclub.com ***

Gold Prospecting Supplies

The Prospector Shop is on U.S. Highway 12 a few miles west of Helena, Montana. A great place to pick up all kinds of supplies needed for prospecting. Gold mining pans and more. Nice souvenirs here too for wanna-be prospectors. Call (406) 442-1872.

Starbucks in Montana Too

Hey you are in far away Montana. But finding a familiar coffee shop is a good thing. Starbucks coffee houses: in Billings (Grand Avenue); in Kalispell (Main Street); in Bozeman (Main Street) in Missoula (Reserve Avenue); in Helena (Prospect Avenue); in Great Falls (10th Ave. South).

Photo gallery Montana (click on image below)

Blackfeet Nation

Blackfeet Nation (Native Americans) seek to keep cultural traditions alive. Their reservation borders the east side of Glacier National Park in north-central Montana. Flathead Beacon story.