Big Sky Country
It is an end in itself. In the chiseled faces of rock walls, it is a glimpse of eternity. In pristine waters that reflect vast, clear skies, it is cause for hope. In mile upon mile of natural landscapes, it is tonic for the world-weary traveler.
Montana invites you to leave that world behind and rediscover your soul in big sky country. In a land shaped by space and sky, the views are forever...uncluttered by society's diversions, Montana is a place to reconnect with the earth and its many gifts. Forests and Badlands, river valleys and deserts, alpine meadows and grassy prairies are all part of the view in Montana. From the Eastern plains to the skytop peaks and mile-high valleys of the Rocky Mountains, Montana sets a stage of sweeping proportions.
Montana parks and protected lands range from the heavenly peaks of Glacier National Park to the fiery caldrons of Yellowstone. In between are National forests and battlefields, historic ranches, canyons, wildlife preserves and a state park system that protects the best of Montana: Ghost Towns, Badlands, Buffalo Jumps, and a range of quality recreational opportunities.
Montana has been described as one giant park. But it's not true. Montana's landscape and history are too varied to be confined to just one! Montanans are in good company with the wildlife that actually outnumber them.
Montana supports the largest Grizzly Bear population south of Canada, the largest migratory Elk herd in the nation, the largest breeding population of Trumpeter Swans in the lower 48 and the nation's largest native herd of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - all in all, a magnificent array of wildlife whose very survival depends on unspoiled habitat.
With patience and a pair of binoculars, people can view these and many other species in the wild.
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Nearby
Activities:
There is so much to do! Alpine and nordic skiing are just minutes away. In the summer Big Sky offers golf, tennis, fishing, hiking, river rafting and horseback riding.
Yellowstone National Park is just a short drive--and is a wonderful place to visit summer and winter. Bozeman is a fun, small university town with interesting shops and galleries
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