4.5Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center(3.250 reviews) - Great Up Close Experience Seeing and Learning about Wolves, Bears and Otters Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
Watch the bears forage for food, play in their ponds and with each other. Early morning and evening visitors may witness active wolf packs howling. Come nose to nose with otters while getting a complete understanding of the intricacies of the Yellowstone ecosystem in the River Otter Exhibit. Other activities include: Keeper Kid’s (hide food for the bears), Wolf Enrichment, Bird of Prey presentations, Safety in Bear Country Programs, Yellowstone Ranger talks, intriguing films and presentations. Explore Bears: Imagination & Reality, an interactive museum. Visit the Naturalist Cabin to see exceptional views of two separate wolf packs through floor-to-ceiling windows. Highlights are: daily “Pack Chats”, a National Geographic film on wolves and a life-sized wolf model. Activities and viewing both inside and out. Open 365 days (GWDC bears DO NOT hibernate). Admission is good for two consecutive days. One block from Yellowstone National Park.See more..
4.5Gates of the Mountains(645 reviews) - A very informative tour Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Just north of Helena on the Missouri River. See more..
4.5Bison Range(471 reviews) - Go for the animals, leave remembering the view Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
This region consists of 19,000 acres of natural grassland, which is home to about 500 American bison and other inhabitants such as birds, whitetail and mule deer, elk, and bighorn sheep.See more..
4.5Giant Springs State Park(467 reviews) - The perfect place for a perfect day~ Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
See. Do. Explore. The possibilities at Giant Springs State Park are limitless- there is so much to see & do with over 4600 acres of front & backcountry & 20 miles of trail. Most people come for the beautiful springs (first described by Lewis and Clark in 1805), BUT there is so much more to do! Giant Springs offers opportunities for Biking, Hiking, Picnicking, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Bird/wildlife watching, Photography. There is also much to see: The Springs, River Overlooks, the Fish Hatchery, The Falls and More! Visit the ranger station for guided tours/walks, children's activities, summer programming or for questions.See more..
4.0Pictograph Cave State Park(428 reviews) - steep climb to the cave, not very stroller friendly Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Pictograph Cave State Park is a National Historic Landmark known for its importance to Northern Plains Archaeology. Visitors will learn about the rock art and artifacts found here which dates thousands of years old. This 23 acre park features walking trails, stunning scenery, a green-design visitor's center, picnic grounds, museum displays, everything you need for a fun and educational visit! The site is well-known for its' spirit writing. Soluble minerals leach through the sandstone and cover the rock art, but when the wall becomes wet, on rare instances, that veil of minerals will lift (becomes transparent) revealing what is hidden beneath. On a dry day you may see 5-9 pictographs, but on the brief, wet occurrences, 10-15 more images may appear in better detail. The Crow people believe that many of these images were drawn by the spirits, and whichever ones you see are meant to give you a personal message or even foretell future events.See more..
Sadly the foundation is closed Indefinitely due to flooding and renovation. Not all is lost though. There is a 1/2 mile loop trail with interesting signposts regarding elk. I recommend you walk this trail. It's an easy walk no hills to climb, you don't need to be a hiker. See more..
4.0Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary(135 reviews) - DOING IMPORTANT WORK! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary's mission is providing lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife while sharing a message of education and conservation. For 35 years, we have provided homes to animals like bison, bears, mountain lions, wolves, hawks, owls, and foxes that rescue/rehab centers declare to be too badly injured, too habituated to humans, or too emotionally damaged to live in the wild. The Sanctuary offers visitors an unparalleled chance to learn about native wildlife by observing them at close range and experiencing our interpretive displays. We also offer custom-tailored guided tours, whether it's for just yourself, or a whole busload of kids from your school, club, or camp. Each animal that we accept becomes our responsibility for the rest of its life. At the same time, each of those animals provides an educational opportunity that can prevent other local animals from ending up in a facility like ours. Closed Jan - Mar.See more..
After visiting Kootenai Falls, make a trip here. So glad we did. Something about the stillness, solitude and seeing these majestic trees that just calms the soul. Arrived 3:00 on a Friday, 9/9/22, only 4 cars in lot. Plenty of benches to sit and soak it all in. Great way to end our day.See more..
I request Lee Metcalf in all seasons. It's a wonderful and even magical place sometimes! Depending upon the season one never knows what you'll see. My only problem is the development encroaching on the land and the wildlife and the hunters who simply should not be allowed here.See more..
3.5Blackfeet Indian Reservation(56 reviews) - Cute town, just like any other town. Saturday: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Rich in culture and heritage, beautiful scenery, premier fishing lakes, RV camping and primitive camping. The reservation is a highly rural agricultural area, spanning parts of both Glacier County and Pondera County, with a population of 10,405 residents (2010 census). There is one incorporated community on the reservation, the Town of Browning (population 1,016) which is the gateway to Glacier National Park and has served as the headquarters of the Blackfeet Indian. The Blackfeet Reservation has a varied topographic makeup ranging from the grasslands and river valleys of its agricultural areas in the central and eastern parts of the reservation to the heavily-forested mountainous region along the western boundary. Altitudes range from 3,400 feet on the eastern end of the reservation to over 9,000 feet at Chief Mountain in the west.See more..
Do you like to throw discs? The folf course has some excellent terrain, huge tees, strategically grown trees (lol), and tons of friendly folfersSee more..
We have taken the trail to Grotto Falls many times. We even take out of town guests to the falls because it is so accessible for all fitness levels. Make sure to keep an eye out on the right as you are going up to see the mountain goats on the ridges; we generally see several every time we take the trail.See more..
4.0Tally Lake Campground(31 reviews) - Wooded Nice Campground Nature & Wildlife Areas
Tally Lake is the deepest lake in Montana. The water is clean and untouched - there are no houses surrounding the lake. The campground is large and clean with lots of space between campsites. Most sites are under tall trees, which keep out the hot summer sun. The campground has a boat ramp and a great public swimming beach. Near the group site, there are small cliffs (20 feet tall) people enjoy jumping off into the cool water. We have always enjoyed camping at Tally Lake Campground. Be sure to reserve a space early, because this campground is popular not only with locals, but many Canadians have discovered it as well.See more..
A great walking area with fantasic views of the City and surrounding country. This is locally known as Sacrifice Cliff where Native Americans committed suicide by riding their horses off the cliff after returning from a hunting trip to find their village decimated by smallpox.See more..
5.0Jewel Basin Hiking Area(21 reviews) - Clayton Lake Trail #420 Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
Awesome hike except the trail was overgrown and someone took a machete to it and left sharp blunt sicks into the trail which both my wife and I have huge scratches on our legs. I would recommend using soccer shin protectors. The fishing was great, 15-16 inch cuts that fight till the end. The hike was 1 h 45 m in and 1 h out. from the hungry horse reservoir west side road. Trail # 420 off Clayton Creek. Also recommend bear spray, we saw sign of Grizzly bears..See more..
We were on holiday and came across this sanctuary, we arrived and didn't realize it was Saturday, as we came from Vermont .A officer came out and noticed where we were from. Asked us if we would like to come in and talked about this facility, and the importance of this area.His name was Tyler . We were amazed at the information he gave us and the exhibits, that were there.They had a dinosaur on one the exhibits And I asked him if I could put my grandsons trex which was going across the states to Canada with us. We saw some birds I'm sure time of year makes a difference, We had a wonderful existence thank you Officer Tyler , CD a d purposeSee more..
4.5Boone and Crockett Club(20 reviews) - great museum Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas
A citizens group founded by T.R. Roosevelt along with a group of concerned individuals to save wildlife and Yellowstone. It was the first effective conservation measure in the US.See more..
5.0Lemhi Pass(16 reviews) - Spectacular views and a peek at history Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
First of all, don’t be scared by the drive. We came up from Dillon and descended to Salmon with no problem. Of course, normal precautions while driving dirt and gravel roads should be taken. That said, this place is remote enough so that I cannot imagine it ever being crowded. This means that one gets to read and digest the excellent interpretative signs as well as drink in the wonder of the views. Knowing that Lewis and Clark stood in this very spot adds a little dash. See more..
5.0Hugh Rogers Wag Park(14 reviews) - Hugh Rogers Wag Park is fantastic! Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Playgrounds
There are dog parks and then there’s Hugh Rogers Wag Park. The wag park is so much better than your average dog park! There are several acres totally fenced along with a separate pond area where the dogs can swim! There’s even a doggie shower where the dogs can rinse off after their swim! We come here almost every day as we think our dogs would have us locked up if we didn’t! If you have dog friends, don’t miss this wonderful place!See more..
4.5Lost Creek State Park(13 reviews) - Nothing to lose. Instead enjoy a waterfall and gorgeous mountains Spent 1-2 hours State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
We first went to the Lost Creek Falls. It was so beautiful. Then we went a hike near the mountains. That was cool as well. There were sometimes pebbles. However, we saw some gorgeous mountains. Wow! I don't think anyone lost a state park. We found it again! This is a must see!See more..
4.0Bad Rock Canyon(11 reviews) - A great stop on the way to Glacier. Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas
Bad Rock Canyon is the entryway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Hungry Horse Dam and Hungry Horse Recreation Area, and Glacier National Park. The U.S. Highway 2 pull-off area within the canyon has some interesting water features, particularly when frozen. There is a spring on the south side of the canyon that is used as a water source by many local residents.See more..
4.5West Shore State Park(10 reviews) - Another great state park! State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
This park is nestled on the west shore of Flathead Lake. While the park is not huge it is still packed with activities. Boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing, camping and wild life watching are just to name a few. Goose Island is straight ahead of the park and accessible by canoe or kayak. In addition there are great views of the east shore and Bob Marshal Wilderness Area. While many of the amenities are unavailable in winter it is still a beautiful spot for photography with plenty of hiking trails available as well. Be prepared~ bear spray is always a good idea, not all bears are hibernating. See more..
4.5Big Arm State Park(9 reviews) - Another fine Montana playground State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
As with many Montana State Parks this time of year, there is a minimal amount of activities available. However our unfortunate lack of snow and unusual warm temperatures has allowed for easier access to hiking for what ever that's worth! The park is nestled on the south west coast of Flathead Lake, on US 93, south of Rollins. In addition to hiking, boating, picnicking and other outdoor activities, the park is well suited for substantial camping. Some of the amenities include, reserved campsites, grills, tables, water spigots, bathrooms and showers. On this mild January day walking the rocky beach and short trails proved a perfect afternoon getaway. Remember if you carry it in, carry it out and be Bear Aware! There is a $6. day use fee for non residents, camping fees are higher.See more..
5.0Dropstone Outfitting(9 reviews) - Picture Perfect! Saturday: Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
Dropstone Outfitting specializes in stock supported hiking trips throughout Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness. We cater to hikers who only want to carry a light daypack while participating in multi-day wilderness adventures. Enjoy the trail while our pack string carries the gear for you.See more..
A 1.1-million-acre wildlife refuge surrounding Fort Peck Lake.See more..
4.5Placid Lake State Park(8 reviews) - Wow Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Bodies of Water • Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Hidden gem of a park off the highway. Pristine campground around a lake that is usually as still as a mirror. Perfect place to relax for a weekend, do some fishing/swimming and take some colorful photos. Make weekend reservations ahead of time!See more..
4.5Les Mason State Park(7 reviews) - Peaceful place State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Great spot for a day out quiet lots of space and very safe swimming. Views amazing. Offer canoes to rentSee more..
We love to explore the gravel roads running through Freezeout. We saw a mule deer with her fawns, lots of birds, pelicans and carp feeding just below the surface of the water. Make sure you have lots of bug spray. Don't try these roads when it's raining.See more..
5.0American Prairie Reserve(4 reviews) - Stunning landscapes and wildlife viewing. Nature & Wildlife Areas
We stayed in a cabin at the Antelope Creek Campground, which is a five star facility with immaculate bathrooms, power, Wi-Fi, and an excellent campground host. The campground is well situated to visit APR properties and public lands, and is ideal if you are into wildlife viewing, endless vistas, and star gazing. There are several small towns within an hour’s drive for supplies, but it is remote. Will be coming back - it was good for the soul.See more..
3.5Wolfkeep Wildlife Sanctuary(4 reviews) - No longer in service as a wolf sancuary. Nature & Wildlife Areas I believe it is now a small distillery -----------------------------------------------------------------------See more..
Beautiful place! The water was cold and clear, the location stunning and the night sky was so vivid. The camp and host were great and we had a really good time. It is a no amenities camp ground so come prepared.See more..
Great place for bird watchers, or for just casual nature lovers. In summer, be sure to use insect repellent before walking the path around the ponds!See more..
5.0Freezout Lake(4 reviews) - A Prairie Jewel Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Freezeout Lake is Montana's primary snow goose staging area, a place where as many as 300,000 snow geese and 10,000 tundra swans gather and rest before flying onward. In Spring, the snow geese head for Alberta and central Saskatchewan in Canada. There they mass with hundreds of thousands of other snow geese from Texas and other Gulf Coast States. In a series of shorter flights, the geese then make their way to nesting grounds on the wind swept, extreme northwest Arctic coast of Canada. The Snow Geese usually reach Freezeout Lake in early March, where they rest up from a nearly 1,000 mile flight from California. Best viewing of the birds is from sunrise to 10:00am and from 4:30pm until sunset. Binoculars, telescopes, a light lunch, and possibly warm clothing will make your viewing more enjoyable.See more..
5.0Savenac Historic Tree Nursery(3 reviews) - Beautiful park-like place with comfortable lodging Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
We visited here for several days for a wedding event. I was surprised at the great facilities, including a professionally equipped kitchen, full bathrooms and multiple buildings with comfortable beds. The surroundings are beautiful with towering trees of different types, clearly marked with their names. We really enjoyed the camp fire area and the horse shoe pits. This made a great setting for the outdoor wedding. We also enjoyed the picnic area with many tables in the shade of some trees. There's also a good sized fishing pond on the property.See more..
5.0Lolo Natioal Forest(3 reviews) - An amazing play ground National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
The Lolo National Forrest is expansive and this was my first trip to the western region. This was actually closer to Frenchtown and Husan then to Seeley Lake. We intended to hike Crystal Peak but access to the trailhead was dicey, we hiked any way on service roads. Even in the winter there is plenty to do. Winter hiking is a favorite as well as cross country skiing and snow shoeing. As with any back country activity it is imperative to be prepared for any situation, including having supplies and unexpected aggressive encounters. As always respect the back country.See more..
5.0Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge(3 reviews) - Put on your Montana bucket list Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas Beautiful scenery, well-maintained gravel road, the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area was everything we had hoped for! The bulls were bugling and the cows were right by the road. The auto tour route was very scenic. See more..
4.5Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex(3 reviews) - A well kept secret Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails My wife and I were staying in Hungry Horse while on a vacation to Glacier National Park. On a whim, we decided to visit the reservoir and wilderness area. We were not sure what to expect because there was little info available. You will find a spectacular reservoir with views all the way down the valley. If you cross over the dam, you can drive into the wilderness and not see another human for miles. Lots of scenery looking across the reservoir to the mountains.See more..
4.5Leisure Island Park(3 reviews) - Great preserve by the Flathead River Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Hiking Trails
This is a great open and undeveloped green space not far from town. Its easy access is perfect if you want some space and don't have a lot of time. There are numerous quasi trails for exploring and plenty of river bank to follow and explore as well. There is usually an abundance of wildlife to observe. Taking the dogs down here for a run and some exercise is another favorite pass time. A word of caution, there are private lands adjacent to the preserve which need to be respected. There is also hunting allowed in certain areas so be aware. See more..
4.5Dickey Lake(2 reviews) - Beautiful Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas This is one of the areas gems. Beautiful, pristine lake with areas for camping and swimming. Popular ice fishing spot in winter. Breathtaking scenery. People stop along the highway to take pictures. Excellent Bible Camp located on the lake as well.See more..
4.5Thompson Falls State Park(2 reviews) - Day pass visitor State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas We did not camp at this park, but the campsites appeared to be nicely spaced apart and there are not very many of them. Once you get to the parking lot for daily visiting, you can go to the right or the left to walk on the trails. As you are facing the river, the trail to the right is a little overgrown. The trail to the left is nicely maintained and has some benches to sit and relax to enjoy the river.See more..
4.5Logan State Park(2 reviews) - Stellar bathrooms and amazing scenery State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
This park is so clean and beautiful scenery. The individuals were fantastic and so helpful. I was also amazed at how clean the bathrooms are kept.See more..
Gorgeous views and a very beautiful drive. I would definitely recommend this as a place to see. BeautifulSee more..
2.5Great Bear Adventure(2 reviews) - Guarantees Bear Visit Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas If you want to guarantee a visit with some bears, this is a must do. They have 3 black bears that play in the water, get fed with honey looking treats and walk around the area where you drive your car through. They do not rush you to go through so you can spend as much time with the bears from your car as you want. The bears look very healthy and content.See more..
5.0Fairy Lake(2 reviews) - Stunningly Beautiful Lake with Difficult Driving Access Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
This is one of the most beautiful little alpine lakes that are located in the Bridger Mountains near Bozeman, Montana. The long, gravel and dirt access road will likely damage the undercarriage of a normal passenger car, though that doesn't stop many locals from thrashing their old car to get there. The lake is only a few hundred yards away from the parking lot, which has picnic tables. There is a walking trail around the small lake and a couple of steep hiking trails will take you to the nearby peaks. There you will likely run into a mountain goat family, but the views of Gallatin Valley and the city of Bozeman on the other side of the ridge are special and worth the trip if you are relatively fit and are wearing sturdy shoes. See more..
5.0Stanton Lake(1 review) - Great hike, spectacular views, a beautiful lake Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
This had been on my to do list for quite a while. It was a good day to do this, good road conditions and moderate temperatures, low 30's (0-2 c). The trail head to the lake is easy to spot if you pay attention, I happened to blow past it and had to turn around. The trail head is about 20 minutes east of West Glacier. There is parking at the trail head but the lot is not maintained well in the winter. You'll need 4 wheel drive to get in, I parked by Clear Sky Resorts and walked the two minutes to the trail. The trail to the lake is spectacular offering breathtaking views and a moderate work out. To the southwest edge of the lake was about four miles (6.2 km) out and back. There were some steep inclines made difficult by the packed snow and ice, boot cleats would have been helpful. With the lake frozen I was able to walk out (and dance) and get a an incredible view of Great Northern Mountain and Mt. Grant. With time at the lake this adventure was just about two hours. If you add in the hour ride each way to and from Kalispell, it makes this about a four hour adventure, a perfect day's outing!! Loved it!! Remember if you carry it in, carry it out, descending yields to ascending, be bear aware!!!See more..
3.0Tower Rock State Park(1 review) - Hidden in plain sight State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
I have driven past this place for nearly 15 years and had no idea it was there until I went looking for it on my way home from a roadtrip. It's a short trail to a "distinctive" rock described by Lewis and Clark in their journals. The trail doesn't go all the way up to Tower Rock, but stops at a bench that also overlooks the river (and the interstate).See more..
Montana's premier Pheasant Hunting Preserve . Guided and unguided . Gun rentals, shuttle service fishing, Horse back riding and much more. We do it all... Open year round.See more..
5.0Missouri River(1 review) - Walking near the beautiful Missouri River Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas My wife and I went twice at the Missouri river. It was attractive. The best part to see the Missouri river was on the Benton Bridge. We stood there enjoying. There were many people as well. Worthwhile to see!See more..
