About Montana

With one of the most diverse geographies of any state in the union, as well as being the fourth largest in sheer size, Montana's snow-peaked mountains, lush valleys and flowing rivers make it a popular tourist destination. Known as "Big Sky Country," the state's wide open spaces are home to national parks like Glacier and Yellowstone. The other major attraction is skiing, with well-known destinations like Big Sky Resort, Great Divide and Big Mountain.

Montana's economy is based on ranching, farming and tourism, with some emphasis on oil and coal mining. Sights such as Glacier National Park, the Battle of Little Bighorn and Yellowstone National Park are popular places to visit, though there are lesser-known attractions that visitors should examine, such as Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Yellowstone Art Center, the Moss Mansion and Artspace.

The climate of the state varies on the area and time of year, from 28 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 85 degrees in July. If visiting Montana, be sure to check out our weather link to ensure a fun visit for you and your family.

Montana History

Native Americans, namely the Gros Ventre, Cheyenne Crow, and Blackfeet tribes were the earliest people to live in Montana. Montana was part of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and 83 years later became the 41st state in the Union. The state was the place of the last stand of Native Americans to keep their land, as well as the infamous spot of Custer's Last Stand.