The 67-Mile Scenic Drive In Montana You Will Want To Take As Soon As You Can
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Jessica Wick
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It’s officially spring in the Treasure State. And while we may have to wait awhile before we see real spring weather, many of you are probably ready to go for a long, scenic drive already. When the thaw finally comes and you’re ready to hit the road, make your next adventure the Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway.
The scenic stretch takes you from Libby to Eureka.
And if you time it right, it will just be you and the open road.
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Nothing beats a waterside drive.
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And you'll get an up-close-and-personal look when you drive over the bridge.
If you're lucky, you might get a glimpse of some bighorn sheep or other wildlife.
Although it certainly sounds like a Kootenai Indian word, it was named when the Corps of Engineers conducted a contest to name the lake. A woman from Eureka won, combining the first three letters from the words Kootenai and Canada and adding USA to create the name Koocanusa.
Go soon, before tourist season officially kicks off and the highways stay crowded.
After you’ve driven this scenic stretch of highway, make sure you spend some time exploring the charming town of Eureka.
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