Why Go

• All that land: City dwellers will find the state\'s vast panoramas liberating—and even a bit unsettling
• Some of the best outdoor activities in the Lower 48, from first-class fly-fishing, to world-class hiking
• The Wild West ethos, in a good sense—people are happy to let you do your own thing

Facts

Language: English
Capital City: Helena
Population: 902, 195
Telephone Calling Code(s): 1
Electricity: 110-120V, 60Hz
Currency:  U.S. Dollar (USD)

Entry Requirements

Passport required.  Must be valid for six months after return date of travel.
Check with your travel professional or local consulate for entry visa requirements.

When To Go

Summer is the best season to visit for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. It will be warm during the day and cool at night.  In Montana, average highs in July run from 69°F (21°C) in West Yellowstone to 89°F (32°C) in Miles City, and lows at night from 40°F (4°C) to 60°F (16°C).

What To See

The same geothermal features that entertain the crowds at Yellowstone\'s Old Faithful also heat the mineral waters in Chico Hot Springs, a perfect rehab for the body after hiking or skiing.
Horseback Riding - One of the ideal ways to get into the wilderness is by horseback. We suggest the enormous backcountry of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, a million and a half acres of rugged, isolated backcountry with no public roads that you\'ve probably never heard of.
Glacier National Park - Due to a very limited road system and enormous swaths of backcountry, Glacier begs to be explored by foot. Over one million acres set hard against the Canadian border, the park is filled with imposing rock and ice, making Yellowstone\'s soft meadows seem benign.