Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park was Montana’s first state park, and it’s well known for having one of the largest limestone caverns in the Northwest. Take a seasonal guided tour and learn about its history as you travel to the depths of the cavern.

Every state has lakes, of course, but not every state has a lake so massive, it has its own mythological lake monster. Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states, and it’s worth visiting in any season.

Meriwether Lewis actually named this area during the 1805 Lewis & Clark Expedition. The Gates of the Mountains can be toured by boat during the summer, and it’s well worth the price.

The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument sits in central Montana, and it’s a highly underrated natural wonder. The dramatic cliffs and bluffs are visually delightful in person. Plus, this area is so remote, that you’re very likely to spot some wildlife.

Makoshika State Park is Montana’s largest state park, but it isn’t its most visited park. That’s because its location is too remote for most Montanans to reach quickly. That being said, this fossil-filled, rugged area is worth exploring—you’ll just feel like you’ve gone way (way) back in time.

Have you ever heard of Montana’s lake that was created by an earthquake? In 1959, a rare earthquake in the area created a massive landslide of about 80 million tons of rock, stopping the flow of the Madison River in the Madison River Canyon Gorge. Tragically, the landslide caused 28 deaths. Earthquake Lake, also known as Quake Lake, looks like it has been around for centuries.

We realize that Glacier National Park is a collection of thousands of breathtaking natural wonders. The entire million acres is full of glacial lakes, peaks and valleys, meadows of wildflowers, waterfalls, and so much more.