You could spend your entire life in Montana and never see all of its natural wonders. But if we had to make a “Top 10” list of spots so magical they’re just too good to be missed, these places would definitely be on it.
See as many of these sights as you can during your time in the Treasure State. As beautiful as these pictures are, nothing tops viewing them in person.
- Makoshika State Park
Brett Whaley / Flickr The dinosaur boned-filled badlands of Eastern Montana are incredible, and exploring this park is an unforgettable experience.
- Triple Divide Pass, Glacier National Park
Troy Smith / Flickr Every part of Glacier is incredible, but you’ll love the views from this trail.
- Lunch Creek, Glacier National Park
Jeff Krause / Flickr If any landscape says “Welcome to Montana, it’s this one.” Spend an afternoon by Lunch Creek and you’ll want to build a cabin on the shores and stay forever.
- Hyalite Canyon
Eric Gross / Flickr Let’s be honest - the Bozeman area has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the state. Hyalite Canyon offers one gorgeous view after another.
- Rimrocks, Billings
Rich Herrmann / Flickr The Rimrocks are geological rimrock sandstone formations that you’ll find on the outskirts of Billings. You can see them from several different parks in the city, and they often come with spectacular views.
- Beartooth Highway
Neal Wellons / Flickr Located at the Montana-Wyoming border, nothing beats this view of the Beartooth Canyon.
- Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park
Troy Smith / Flickr Bowman Lake is located in the northwest portion of the park. It’s nice and remote, so if you find it, you might be lucky enough to enjoy it alone.
- Lewis and Clark Caverns
Troy Smith / Flickr Montana’s first state park happens to have one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Step inside and you’ll feel like you’re in another world.
- Dickey Creek Valley
Troy Smith / Flickr Located in the Flathead National Forest near Essex, this peaceful and picturesque place is easily accessible on foot and close to Highway 93.
- Chinese Wall, Bob Marshall Wilderness
Ben Hutchings / alltrails.com The Chinese Wall is a limestone spine averaging about 1,000 feet tall, stretching for a dozen miles. It takes quite a hike to reach it, so we realize this won’t be accessible for all Montanans. But if you can make the trip, the sights are well worth it.
Montana is simply spectacular. Check out these Treasure State photos that will make you feel like you’re on another planet.
Brett Whaley / Flickr
The dinosaur boned-filled badlands of Eastern Montana are incredible, and exploring this park is an unforgettable experience.
Troy Smith / Flickr
Every part of Glacier is incredible, but you’ll love the views from this trail.
Jeff Krause / Flickr
If any landscape says “Welcome to Montana, it’s this one.” Spend an afternoon by Lunch Creek and you’ll want to build a cabin on the shores and stay forever.
Eric Gross / Flickr
Let’s be honest - the Bozeman area has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the state. Hyalite Canyon offers one gorgeous view after another.
Rich Herrmann / Flickr
The Rimrocks are geological rimrock sandstone formations that you’ll find on the outskirts of Billings. You can see them from several different parks in the city, and they often come with spectacular views.
Neal Wellons / Flickr
Located at the Montana-Wyoming border, nothing beats this view of the Beartooth Canyon.
Troy Smith / Flickr
Bowman Lake is located in the northwest portion of the park. It’s nice and remote, so if you find it, you might be lucky enough to enjoy it alone.
Montana’s first state park happens to have one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Step inside and you’ll feel like you’re in another world.
Located in the Flathead National Forest near Essex, this peaceful and picturesque place is easily accessible on foot and close to Highway 93.
Ben Hutchings / alltrails.com
The Chinese Wall is a limestone spine averaging about 1,000 feet tall, stretching for a dozen miles. It takes quite a hike to reach it, so we realize this won’t be accessible for all Montanans. But if you can make the trip, the sights are well worth it.
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