9 Once-In-A-Lifetime Adventures You Can Only Have In Montana

The Highline Loop should be on every able-bodied Montanan's bucket list. The trail is 11 miles long, but you'll be surrounded by such amazing scenery that you won't even notice.

The Chinese Trail is not for beginners -- it's a whopping 53 miles in length, and the trek isn't easy. But Montana's "Great Wall" is absolutely amazing to see in person.

While it's true that you can go whitewater rafting in other states, there's something special about The Gallatin, which is one of the premier river rafting destinations in the west. And with companies like Montana Whitewater Rafting, you know you'll be in good hands.

This isn't so bad... unless you're afraid of heights.

This is such a beautiful and underrated part of the state. Make it your next summer adventure.

Where else can you watch grizzlies and wolf packs interacting like this? Only in Montana.

Since 1975, hundreds of Montanans and out-of-state guests have enjoy the sleigh ride dinners at this beautiful ranch. Guests load up in a horse drawn sleigh and are taken on a ride to a family-style prime rib dinner illuminated by oil lanterns.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is incredible, and it's so unforgettable that you'll only have to see it once in a lifetime (though you'll want to go as often as you can).