Montana Essential Info
Overview
The Big Sky State has big fun for all! Travel down Going-to-the-sun road into Glacier National Park, and make sure to stop by the surreally blue Grinnell Lake. Outside the park, you can stop by Berkeley Pit (one of the only places in the world where you pay to see toxic waste), or take a stroll down Helena's Last Chance Gulch. Find out why the Treasure State is such a treasure!
Basics
Best Time To Go
Jun-Sep
Current Weather
26 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only gem from North America that is included in the Crown Jewels of England.
- There are more cattle in Montana than there are people.
- The first luge run in North America was built at Lolo Hot Springs, Monatana, in 1965.
- No state has as many different species of mammals as Montana.
- The most visited place in Montana is Glacier National Park.
Popular Foods
- Ribeye Steak
- Bison Burger