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The Wild West is very much a part of a visit to Montana, though you may find yourself longing for a bit more wildness if you visit some of the historical sites. You can gain a real affection for frontier times in such places. Travel into the backcountry of Glacier National Park, however, and you`ll find unspoiled scenery that looks much as it has for centuries. Montana need not be all history and hiking, of course. There are plenty of comfortable guest ranches and resorts for those who like to keep the modern world close at hand. And the steep terrain and cold winters of the Montana Rockies provide excellent ski conditions. Montana`s panoramas of mountains, lakes, rivers and ranches will disappoint no one. Discover too our variety of festivals, fairs, and Pow WowsTwo of the most special are Montana`s best-known national parks: Glacier and Yellowstone. Glacier National Park, in the state`s northwest corner, is filled with 700+ miles of hiking trails, alpine lakes, and mountain landscapes evocative of the Alps. Its most famous feature is the aptly-named Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 70-mile journey that takes visitors to Logan Pass at the crest of the Continental Divide.  At Montana`s south end, Yellowstone National Park is the world`s first--and most famous--national park. Earth`s most active geothermal region (over half of the world`s geysers are here), it also features postcard-perfect sights such as Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. That natural abundance, of course, spills over into other areas such as wildlife. Montana has the largest grizzly population in the lower 48 states, as well as the only free-roaming wolf packs. The National Bison Range is a refuge for the American Buffalo. Large wetlands provide habitat for thousands of birds. The natural surroundings invite adventurous outdoor activities: horseback riding, whitewater rafting and kayaking, downhill and cross-country skiing, rock climbing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing...with seven national parks and recreation areas, 43 state parks, nine national forests, 17 wilderness areas and other publicly-owned lands, Montana has literally millions of acres of outdoor adventure available year-round. For those who want to give their minds a workout, Montana also offers an array of cultural and artistic endeavours. Virginia City, meanwhile, has the United States` largest collection of 19th-century `boomtown` buildings still at their original location. The western traditions live on today, with dude ranches, guest ranches, resort ranches, and even wagon trains that relive the Old West experience. Even with all this rich history, Montana is still able to offer friendly places and smiling faces to visitors, as well as all the modern amenities. The state has numerable cities famous not only for their outdoor activities and scenic beauty, but also for their unique charm: places such Bozeman, Red Lodge, Missoula, Whitefish and Kalispell are beloved mountain towns, while Billings and Great Falls are classic `frontier towns` of the American West that have grown to be modern, thriving cities. Accommodations across the state range from cozy bed and breakfasts to elegant, four-star hotels, while dining choices have impressed critics far and wide. Numerous restaurants across the state have been singled out in publications such as Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Wine Spectator and others for their cuisine and wine selections. So go ahead and dive into all Montana has to offer. Enjoy the beauty and recreation, its culture and history, its modern dining and entertainment. Like so many artists before, you`ll come away with your own inspired words, music and images. Montana is known as Big Sky Country because of its vast size and rolling plains. Montana conjures visions of majestic mountains, the `cowboy` range, and a less complicated lifestyle.
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