Designated a National Scenic Byway, the Beartooth Highway has been described by former CBS correspondent Charles Kuralt as 'the most beautiful drive in America'.
The Big Sheep Creek - Medicine Lodge Backcountry Byway is a scenic drive through the backcountry of southwestern Montana. The 50 mile two-lane gravel road with a short stretch of one-lane dirt surface can be safely driven from May through early October.
The Bitterroot Mountains run along the western edge of this valley, the Sapphire Mountains along the eastern edge, and the.Bitterroot River right through the middle. The valley opens into large plains with historic towns (including the first white.settlement in the state) and working ranches.
This inspiring land is home to Montana's largest Native American tribe; the Blackfeet Nation. The tribe's unique name is probably a result of moccasins painted or darkened with ashes. About 7,000 enrolled tribal members live on the Reservation.
This drive provides a relaxing outing with a panorama of the Cabinet Mountains. Driving time should not exceed 1 hour in each direction. All roads are in good condition with paved surfaces.
The Clark Fork River winds its way across this region of Glacier Country, serving as a guide to the many interesting towns and stops along the way. Named for (you guessed it) William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this river has many different personalities.
Firehole Lake Drive is a one-way side road that was constructed primarily to view this interesting area. Firehole Lake Drive is a very interesting three-mile drive.
This valley has it all. The western gateway to Glacier National Park, it also has mountains, the largest natural freshwater lake in the West (Flathead Lake), and lots of outdoor fun.
The Garnet Byway provides a 12-mile journey through the Garnet Mountain Range in western Montana. Garnet Ghost Town is a major point of interest along the Byway. The Byway begins 30 miles east of Missoula where the Garnet Range Road leaves MT Highway 200.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 and is a spectacular 52 mile, paved two-lane highway that bisects the park east and west. It is the width of Glacier, crossing the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot-high Logan Pass.
Passing through the Lewis and Clark National Forest and Little Belt Mountains, the Kings Hill Scenic Byway allows travelers to leisurely savor the rugged beauty and invigorating fresh air that are part of the Montana experience.
This road system provides a breathtaking view of the Kootenai River and Bull Lake Valley. Turn on Road 331 and continue on Road 4445 for vistas of the Kootenai River, Cabinet Mountains, Savage Lake, and the Bull Lake Valley.
This river is regulated by Libby Dam, which supplies water from 90-mile-long Lake Koocanusa. Besides offering a prime trout fishery, the river area affords viewing opportunities for eagles, osprey, deer, and mountain sheep.
Nestled among peaks and valleys, quiet waters and byways, Kootenai Country is something of an undiscovered great escape. Experience the area's many natural wonders while you hike, bike, ski, ride horseback, drive, snowmobile or boat.
Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway, in the Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana, was created in 1992 to become the Northern Region's 5th scenic byway. It follows the Kootenai River and Lake Koocanusa via State Highway No. 37.
Mission Valley Scenic Drive area encompasses the southern half of Flathead Lake and a natural valley formed by the 10,000 foot peaks of the Mission Mountains. The Mission Valley also includes the Flathead Indian Reservation, which is home to the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Oreille peoples.
Missoula is Western Montana's largest city, with amenities such as a symphony, live theater, museums, galleries and a Division I-AA University. It's also one of America's premier bicycling towns.
A world of recreation, big sky and scenery beyond your wildest dreams, 'The Other Side of Montana' offers vacation wonders for your next Montana excursion.
