Wide-open spaces. Gracious people. Where a rugged past meets a vibrant present. Central Montana remains an authentic experience unlike any other. Between Glacier National Park to the north and Yellowstone National Park to the south, you'll find the genuine Montana you've been waiting for.

A distinct region unto itself, this place of the Great Plains harbors unique landforms. Grand scenes composed of geologic wonder unfold here. Space, much of it undisturbed, is its greatest commodity and an unending sky delivers a feeling of no borders or confinement where one can stretch and breathe. This is Montana's Missouri River Country.

From Badlands, battlefields and bucking horses to recreation, rocks and rivers, Southeast Montana is an adventure for outdoor lovers, history buffs, fossil finders and eager explorers. Find a new story in the spirit of the Old West. Discover Indian Nations, trace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and wander sacred fields where storied battles were fought. Check out the best cowboy bar in Montana, dig for dinosaur bones, and make your way through friendly towns where strangers smile and say hello.

Yellowstone National Park is a natural wonder of epic proportions and the region beyond the park is every bit as lovely. Curious travelers will find a paradise with a reverence for wild things and wild places, thriving communities and extraordinary adventures. Yellowstone Country is a place that will stay with you long after you leave.

Hemmed by the snow-crowned peaks of Glacier National Park to the north and the geological marvels of Yellowstone National Park to the south, this vast region holds the best of what Montana is about.

Here you'll find a treasure trove of friendly, lively communities and intriguing 19th-century ghost towns. You'll meet a diverse mix of friendly people and have opportunities to glimpse the same wildlife Lewis and Clark encountered more than two centuries ago. When you're done exploring for the day, you'll find gems of places to rest your head - from campsites along crystal streams to lavish Western resorts.

If you’re visiting Montana to explore Glacier National Park, lodging, dining and adventuring options are limitless. And if you’re looking to wander beyond the park, into the hills, valleys, rivers and charming small towns of our not-so-little corner of northwest Montana—in any season—that’s our specialty too. With over 75 communities in eight counties to explore, there’s really no end to discovery in this vast and vibrant region.