5.0Montana Whitewater(2.576 reviews) - Fun full day Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
Family of 5 adult siblings, spouses & significant other. “Yellowstone” vacation! We did zip & dip pkg. & were with Anna & Cassidy in the 10:00 zip line. Then hung out & had a sandwich waityfoe the raft trip with Jaysie(4 of us) & Clara(5). The water level was low so it was very rocky making it even more exciting! All of our guides made it a super fun experience. They had 3 bus loads going at 1:00 & did a pretty good job of getting us all on a raft in a timely manner. The trip was lots of fun & highly recommended!See more..
5.0Montana Whitewater(1.262 reviews) - Rafting A Blast! Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
Our family of 10 enjoyed an adventure of a lifetime on a raft guided by Sophie on the Yellowstone River in Gardiner. We laughed, sang songs, rode the “bull” we later renamed as the hood ornament, and deepened our family bonding. The price was reasonable and the level of rapids was perfect for beginners as well as those more adventurous. See more..
4.5Whitefish Mountain Resort(1.087 reviews) - Spectacular view while hiking down from the summit Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Biking Trails • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Hiking Trails • Ski & Snowboard Areas
My family of 4 took the chair lift to the top ($12 one way for each person) and we hiked down the Danny On trail. We did the "shorter" 3.8 mile trail and it was a lot of fun. It was a little steep at the top so I would recommend bringing a hiking stick. It levels off after about a mile and it's a really fun hike going downhill. We started around 1:30 p.m. and the mountain was pretty quiet. It almost felt like we had the mountain to ourselves at times. The view up top was just spectacular. You can the city of Whitefish and Whitefish Lake as you descend down the mountain. The hike wasn't too difficult and it took us about 3 hours to get to the bottom. We made lots of stops along the way to take pictures so that's why it took us a little longer to get down. After we were done, we found out that they do beginner's mountain bike lessons. We would love to try that the next time we're here.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..
4.5A Carousel for Missoula(612 reviews) - Cheap entertainment thats simple fun! Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
This beautiful carousel, completed in 1995, was the brainchild and vision of a local Missoula cabinet-maker, who carved much of the structure himself and also trained an enthusiastic team of volunteers to assist in the project.See more..
5.0Glacier National Park(574 reviews) - Beautiful Park Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
Everyone needs to see this National park. Even after all the glaciers melt within the next 30 years, there is still so much beauty. The glaciers are only the tip of the iceberg (no pun intended). You will see sweeping views 360 degrees all around you everywhere you go. It’s hard to take a bad picture here! I would recommend staying in the park if you can, but make sure to get reservations way in advance (at least a year) as places fill up fast. There aren’t too many roads here so it’s relatively easy to see all the top spots in the park in one trip.See more..
Jim was a very informative and interesting guide - 17 years at the caverns. It was so fun and interesting to see all of the various rooms in the cave and the various features. The hike to the cave entrance was broken up by a couple of informational talks from Jim and gave several of us time to catch our breath. Inside the cave there are short groups of steps and stops to talk about the various spaces.See more..
5.0Glacier ZipLines(489 reviews) - Good time in a ZIP Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
Was a BLAST!!! Had so much fun!! It was hilarious, fun, exciting, breath-taking, scary, safe, and the staff feels like long lost friends. The atmosphere is welcoming as soon as you walk in with the staff greeting you, joking, and just having a good time. They make sure you get all the information to be safe and they are right with you the whole way. The guides are very knowledgeable and will assist at every course. I WILL BE BACK!!!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..
A park symbolizing the long-standing friendship between Glacier National Park and its neighbor, Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada.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..
5.0Bannack State Park(406 reviews) - Wild West Ghost town in South West Montana Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM State Parks • Ghost Towns
A park with over 60 original structures still standing from the 1800s, including the old hotel, the governor's mansion, the Masonic Hall and the Methodist Church.See more..
5.0Yellowstone Big Gun Fun(341 reviews) - Recommended Saturday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
Yellowstone Big Gun Fun is an indoor shooting range located at the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. We offer rentals of machine guns, handguns, and rifles to provide our customers and their entire families with a safe and fun activity they'll remember for their entire lives.See more..
This scenic downtown park on the banks of the Clark Fork River is the home of the popular Missoula carousel and a great place for a family outing, with a large jungle gym, walking and bike paths, frequent special events and concerts.See more..
4.5Great Northern Carousel(176 reviews) - Don’t miss this! Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks • Historic Walking Areas • Rides & Activities
Located in Helena's Great Northern Town Center, this world-class, hand-carved work of art consists of 37 animals carved by a renowned Walt Disney World carver and 14 Helena scenic-carved rounding boards and stained glass artwork. In fact, the National Carousel Association said it is the finest carousel in the nation, if not one of the finest in the world.See more..
The Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers merge to form the Missouri River, which was an important geographical area for early native Americans, traders, trappers and settlers.See more..
4.5Lone Pine State Park(161 reviews) - Great local playground Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Parks
This is such a great local playground. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell, it gives anyone with time restraints an opportunity to explore. Located on the west side of the valley at an elevation ranging roughly from 2950' to 3650' (900 m to 1110 m) there are moderately challenging trails. The trails are marked and there are kiosks with information as well about the trails and history. With numerous overlooks the views of the valley are spectacular. Looking east Glacier National Park is easily seen. There is a self guided audio tour available. The visitors center has a gift shop as well as information and there is an interactive learning center, however it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is free to Montana residents but there is a nominal fee for those from out of state.See more..
5.0Glacier Highline(143 reviews) - Amazing family adventure Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
Highly recommend hanging out here! We got geared up for the morning starting on the lower level to gain our bearing then to the upper level for another challenge and zip line down. It was a bit congested at times but that also added to the challenge of learning to collaborate with strangers out for their good time. Easy to understand instructions from the staff helped with any anxiety going out. Once we had our fill we thoroughly enjoyed the giant inflatable slide in the gorgeous little pond surrounded by comfortable and shaded seating areas to enjoy a drink and a meal. We are 41, 37, 9, & 7 and everyone left feeling fulfilled.See more..
4.5Flathead Lake State Park(143 reviews) - A memorable weekend Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
Going on a voyage with several other outrigger canoes, paddling 25 miles around the Lake. The Silver Lining Club sponsored the event in mid-July and there were paddlers from Maui, Canada as well as the USA. We shared a Yurt and had a fantastic view of the lake.See more..
We took this hike later in the day and were so glad we did it. The path leads you past Fishercap Lake where we saw a moose dining on the plants in the water. Then we made it all the way to the falls. Wow...they were really nice to see and so many people were enjoying them. Many areas to get to that allow for unique photos of the falls. Just be careful that you don't trip or twist an ankle!See more..
3.5Reef Indoor Water Park(114 reviews) - Great for the Kids Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Water Parks
Took more kids here for a afternoon and this water park was great for them! There is a huge playground with slides in the middle, a wave pool, and another activity pool. There isn’t much enjoyment to be had for adults in the way of swimming or activities, although the big slides might be fun. I spent most of the time following my kids around and watching them have fun, and that was enjoyable enough for me. The biggest downside was the snack bar which served generic and overpriced food. The chili cheese dog was disgusting, so I would avoid that, but the pizzas looked edible. If you are going to be there for awhile, eat before or after and avoid the food. It also took forever to order and get the food because the teenagers running the joint looked completely clueless and were taking their sweet time. Other than that, The Reef is a great place to take the kids to get out of the house for a few hours and have some fun, especially when its to cold to do anything else outside.See more..
4.5Sacajawea Park(107 reviews) - A quiet day in the park Parks
On this visit there had just been a fresh snow fall and the park seemed to still be in hibernation mode. However, it is easy to see what an amazing playground this really is. Located right on the Yellowstone River it allows for easy access to all the activities the river offers. The park has large green areas suited for any number of outdoor activities. There are tennis courts as well as a play area for young children and plenty of picnic tables making it easy to spend the day for all ages. Shaded benches along the Sacajawea Canal beckon reading a good book on a lazy afternoon. The walkway along the Yellowstone Rive provides a place to stroll or power walk. This is a great place to enjoy outdoor Montana at its finest!See more..
As a history enthusiast, I could not miss a chance to check out this site. It is easy to access and provides a tasteful, informative and simple glimpse into the past. The buffalo jump can be viewed directly from the parking area, but a short 1/4 mile hike will take you to a well designed kiosk that provides information about the site. The hike is uphill, but short and along a well marked and safe trail. I can't imagine not including this stop if you are in the area.See more..
4.0Big Sky Water Park(72 reviews) - Family oriented fun experience. Water Parks
This is an old water slide park, so it isn't the most thrilling rides. So you need to come there with that expectation, although we did all have fun. All the staff there were friendly. Dave at the entrance made sure we were oriented to how to get around and legitimately seemed to care whether we had a good time. The staff on the slides were also very fun and friendly. They allow you to bring your own food in, but do have two concession stands with great food. You cook your own burger on a propane grill. Plenty of shaded areas and picnic tables to sit on. I felt comfortable leaving out things to enjoy the slides. Many people enjoyed playing volleyball as well. Overall, a great place to spend time with your family.See more..
4.5Splash Montana(72 reviews) - Awesome waterpark!!! Water Parks
Great waterpark right in town - and the price is right! Only about $4 for an adult and our kids were entertained all afternoon. Several slides, lazy river, and two additional pools. Word to the wise: bring a padlock for the lockers. We didn't have one and so they sold us one for $3. All in all a fantastic experience!!!See more..
Growing up in Billings, MT, I have seen Lake Elmo in many conditions. I am very happy to bring all 3 of my children to the park now. When I was a child, it didn't really have a beach and you had to walk along way to get to the bathroom. Now, there is a nice beach (of course,not the "white sands" of a "Sandals" resort) no glass shards to watch out for and all users have been courtious and friendly! There are nice picnic areas and a very nice pier. Anyone who has grown up in Billings, can tell you how great this park is. Those who did not grow up here, they will talk about how it could be "better." I would say it is improved 110% from when I was a child and I'm only going to be 30 in August! If you decide to check it out, I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as me and mine do. For those of you who are questioning if I've ever been out of this state, yes I have!See more..
4.5Crystal Park(62 reviews) - Fun Day of doing something different! Parks
Entertaining day of digging for crystals! Make sure you bring EVERYTHING you need for the day with you— shovels (we used a little hand shovel and it worked fine for us, but there were others there with full size shovels), drinks, snacks, lunch, hand wipes, bug spray, sunscreen, hat to shield the sun ,container /bag for your finds,— it is many miles back to town and there is nothing there to purchase!!!!!!! When you arrive and park self pay (5.00 dollars, very reasonable!) and drop the envelope in the pay box. Put the attached paper hanger on your dashboard/rear view window where the park ranger can see it. The digging field is behind the parking lot about 15 car lengths through a little wooded area. There is a port-a-potty type restroom. We found several crystals in about 3 hours digging in and around holes that were already there.See more..
4.5Wayfarers State Park(60 reviews) - Great all around park Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
No trip to Bigfork is complete without a stop at Wayfarer State Park. While the park is relatively small it still offers a full array of activity. In the summer activities such as boating, fishing, camping and swimming are available. There are also year round hiking trails throughout the park, and just being on the lake shore is enjoyable. On this February day the Flathead was experiencing very windy conditions and there were numerous wind surfers enjoying the wind and waves. Bring it in, bring it out, leave no traces!!See more..
If you're coming from Livingston, note that Swiggerly Rd (295) is unpaved. We decided to return to Livingston via 298 through Big Timber which is paved. There is a short accessible trail which leads to the gorge but it doesn't have a view of the falls. The 0.7-mile E. Rim trail takes you to several views of the falls. There is 65' change in elevation. There is a vault toilet but no running water.See more..
Rented a pontoon boat during a trip to Glacier National park recently. It was a great day to get out on the water and just drive around the lake looking at the beautiful houses on the shore. Went over to The Lodge for a drink and to listen to some music. Made for a great afternoon. See more..
4.5Woodland Water Park(46 reviews) - Great Little Park - Did not visit pool Water Parks
On our way out of town we were looking to eat up time. I'm glad we stopped here. This was a hidden gem of a park. There is a pool and hockey rink, but we didn't visit these. The park is small, but there is a paved path around the pond. The path is partially in the sun and shade. There are a few small, pretty gardens. There are some pavilions, all of which were clean. There is also a nice little art project that was very pretty and neat, that originated out of way of showing community unity. There were some turtles and lots of ducks and geese to watch. We were there 30 minutes, but it was nice and relaxing.See more..
4.0Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park(43 reviews) - Lives up to all the great art work I’ve seen Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
We’ve all seen a lot of artwork showing off the beauty of the Anaconda smoke stack. To be honest I didn’t think the real thing could possibly live up to the hype (Montana’s Mona Lisa anyone?) but we decided to check it out during our visit to the greater Anaconda area. Let me tell you, it is as beautiful and majestic in person as it is on canvas. Truly a sight to behold. Definitely worth a visit and it’s free too! I don’t want to give the fat cats in Helena any ideas, but I’d gladly pay a few bucks to stand in the shadow of the Anaconda smoke stack. Truly one of the greats!See more..
4.5Pioneer Park(43 reviews) - Great place to keep the little ones busy! Saturday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Parks
This is a great park to keep your little ones busy. Whether it's on their playground or in their wading pool in the summertime- the kids are sure to have a fun time. See more..
4.5Travelers' Rest State Park(42 reviews) - Historical/Beautiful Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • State Parks
Travelers' Rest State Park marks the crossroads of natural and cultural history. The 65-acre site includes the only archaeologically verified campsite of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, a traditional meeting place of Native American tribes including the Bitterroot Salish, and riparian habitat that is home to hundreds of species of birds and mammals.See more..
This forest affords easy viewing of many different types of wildlife because of its proximity to the city.See more..
4.5Medicine Rocks State Park(35 reviews) - Great overnight camping among pines and rock formations in the middle of nowhere State Parks • Parks
Stopped here around 4 pm coming from T Roosevelt NP. Glad we did. Surprising to find an island of ponderosa pines and amazingly eroded rock formations arising from an otherwise featureless steppe landscape. In late May the whole place was practically deserted. There are only six campsites designated, and yet I think Medicine Ricks could absorb at least 100 Boy Scouts comfortably. There are many nearly level spots to pitch your tent at each campsite, and the ground is soft and covered either in grass or pine needles. We used the fire ring to dine on choripan (kielbasa on hoagie rolls). No frills here; pit toilets, but they were clean and nearly odorless. A hidden gem for an overnight stay!See more..
This is a great little lake on the edge of town to take kids swimming, fishing etc. Restroom facilities, tables, grass, shade, turtles, sunfish, bass etc. See more..
We needed to kill a bit of time so we walked around here for a bit. Very clean, nice walkable paths, pretty views. Also the dog park appeared to be very well used as there were several dogs running around. The two ponds were nice, both had ducks in them and you can swim in one of the ponds.See more..
Very large park on edge of town next to river. There were ball fields, picnic benches etc. Good place to walk dogs, bags and trash cans provided.See more..
If you're a Lewis & Clark fan this place is great. The day we went we were the only people there. Be sure and stop by Beaverhead Rock; about 20 miles north of Clarks Lookout.See more..
Situated within the Crow Indian Reservation in south-central Montana, 40 minutes south of Billings, this day-use park preserves the log home, sacred spring, and farmstead of Chief Plenty Coups. This state park is a National Historic Landmark. Chief Plenty Coups (Aleek-chea-ahoosh, meaning "many achievements") was a man of war - and then a man of peace - whose vision has helped bridge a gap between two cultures. Recognized for his bravery and leadership, he was made a chief of the Apsáalooke (Crow) tribe by age 28. When Chief Plenty Coups gave up his nomadic ways in 1884, he became one of the first Apsáalooke to own and settle on a farm, which was deeded to him through the federal Indian Allotment Act. On his 320-acre tract, located a half mile east of Pryor, he opened a general store, built a home, and tilled the earth until his death in 1932 at age 84. At that time, as requested by Chief Plenty Coups and his wife, Strikes the Iron, 195 acres of his land was made into a public park. Upon his death, the Apsáalooke people voted to designate him as their last traditional tribal chief. Plan at least an hour to walk the grounds and browse through the Visitor Center that commemorates the life of this remarkable man and his efforts to lead his people into bridging the gap between two cultures and transition from a tipi and buffalo to a settled reservation lifestyle. Walk the 3/4 mile trail around the park along beautiful Pryor Creek.The tranquil, shaded picnic area is a beautiful spot to enjoy lunch and absorb the serenity of this special place. Chief Plenty Coups Day of Honor-with speakers, drummers and dancers, tours, buffalo feast and more-held annually the Saturday before Labor Day, is an event you don't want to miss. SEASON AND HOURS Park Off-Season: 9/19/16 to 5/18/17, Open Wed through Sun, 8am - 5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Summer Season Open daily 5/19/17 - 9/17/17, 8 am - 8 pm. Visitor Center Off-Season: 9/19/16 - 5/18/17, Open Wed through Sun, 10am - 5pm. ...See more..
Glen Lake Rotary Park, also known as Bozeman Beach, is just 2 miles north of downtown Bozeman, and hosts a 4-acre lake, fishing & diving dock, sandy beach, picnic shelters and pavilion, patio, volleyball courts, climbing rock, grassy areas, and access to local biking & hiking trails that connect the rest of the city.See more..
Because the weather was not favorable in Alberta we headed down south to Great Falls to go camping. With the only camping in GTF being an RV park or Koa , we did some searching and came across Black Sandy State park , it is beautiful !! Besides camping right on the lake , there is fishing, canoeing and a short bike ride to Hauser Lake Dam. Another bonus is that it is located only 7 miles north of Helena. I look forward to camping there again next fall and bringing our kayaks .See more..
My son and I had an amazing time. I am at the upper end of their weight cutoff and was worried about the ability to stop me with the speed I generated. I was very impressed with their set up to slow down and stop me. Was not in the least bit uncomfortable. The views were outstanding and the guides Dillon and Sarah were so much fun. I would definitely go again will be recommending to all my friends.See more..
4.0Salmon Lake State Park(20 reviews) - Beautiful Setting Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
Beautiful mountain lake right off the road on the way to Seeley Lake. The water is crystal clear and the lake is surrounded by treed hills. Great fishing spots all along with lake.See more..
