Touring in Montana offers a little bit of everything, no matter if you love to spend your entire day out hiking, visiting lakes for the next great fishing spot, or just want to take in all that nature has provided. Following are the best options and top things to do in California for outdoor travelers.
Wildlife Viewing and Yellowstone National Park
A portion of Yellowstone National Park is in Montana and the place is excellent for wildlife viewing. As far as discovering the beasts goes, it is most effective in the morning and the evening. Sighting of bison, elk, wolves, and bears in the northern part of the park can be encountered while trekking. The Lamar Valley, commonly known as ‘America’s Serengeti’ for wildlife sightings, is especially tourist friendly. To photograph these splendid animals directly in the wild, you should take binoculars and a camera that comes with a nice zoom function.
Boating on Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the largest of the natural lakes west of the Mississippi and is considered by boating freaks. The park sits on over 200 square miles of water, and the water is so clear that one can canoe for days without tiring. ‘Hire a boat or canoe and explore the small bays, cliffs, and picturesque islands.’
Apart from boating, Flathead Lake is perfect for fishing trips. The fish present in the lake include lake trout, white fish, and perch. During the day, explore different camping sites or cabins on the shores of the lakes.
A Day’s Trekking at the Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park must be counted among the most beautiful natural reserves in the whole of Montana. Covers over a million acres, this park has facilities over 700 miles of trail for hikers of all calibers. For all you thrill seekers out there, Highline Trail does not let you down because it affords a glimpse of the Continental Divide. For those who wish to take a more laid-back walk, the Trail of Cedars lights one through several aged forests.
There are numerous beautiful lakes, attractive meadows, and wild animals like goats and bears during the trekking. It is also important to have bear spray with you and familiarize yourself with the right way to use it for a fun and safe experience.
Skiing holidays in Montana to Big Sky Resort
Winter in Montana is yet another beautiful season and the Big Sky Resort as it emerges to be the winter sports paradise, especially skiing and snowboarding. It is one of the biggest ski resorts on the continent of North America with 5,800 plus acres of skiable land. Big Sky has groomed cruising for the beginner to advanced skier all the way up to wide-open steep and deep powder hugs for the expert skier.
Besides skiing down, it is possible to go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or use snowmobiles in the resort. In the evening, revelers can hit the bars in some of the warm lodges, with the atmosphere of after skiing.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Adventures
Moreover, Bozeman is another great place for fly fishing in Montana: this is a lovely town that opens access to the most beautiful waters of the state. Bozeman fly fishing is famous for easy access to several excellent rivers: the glorious Gallatin, Yellowstone, and Madison Rivers. These rivers are rich in trout fish and attractive in riverine fish habitat. Of course, there are several fly shops and guiding services in Bozeman that will be more than glad to provide you with all the necessities of a good fishing trip. Again, the town itself is a great location in terms of culture with a variety of restaurants and an all-round friendly atmosphere.
Conclusion
It is one of the few states within the United States that boasts of complex terrain, thus making it a perfect state for adventure travelers. Whether it is hiking in Glacier National Park, fly fishing at the Madison River, boating at Flathead Lake, skiing at Big Sky Resort, and many more, the state is really a package full of fun and adventures. Depending on one’s preferences, whether you are an adrenaline junkie or if you want some alone time, Montana’s outdoors is there for you. Do what any adventurer would do: load your survival kit and set a course for the adventure of a lifetime in Big Sky Country.