7 Natural Wonders Unique To The Treasure State That Should Be On Everyone's Montana Bucket List
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Jessica Wick
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Montana is a state for nature lovers. With land like ours, you can’t help but appreciate it and enjoy it to the fullest. And there are some natural wonders here that you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re a lifelong Montanan or you’re just trying to explore as much of the state as possible, there are a few natural wonders you really shouldn’t miss.
Lewis & Clark Caverns
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park was Montana's first state park, and it's well known for having one of the largest limestone caverns in the Northwest. Take a seasonal guided tour and learn about its history as you travel to the depths of the cavern.
Flathead Lake, Montana, USA
Every state has lakes, of course, but not every state has a lake so massive, it has its own mythological lake monster. Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states, and it's worth visiting in any season.
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Gates of the Mountains Road, Gates of the Mountains Rd, Montana 59602, USA
Meriwether Lewis actually named this area during the 1805 Lewis & Clark Expedition. The Gates of the Mountains can be toured by boat during the summer, and it's well worth the price.
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Missouri Breaks Loop, Montana 59442, USA
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument sits in central Montana, and it's a highly underrated natural wonder. The dramatic cliffs and bluffs are visually delightful in person. Plus, this area is so remote, that you're very likely to spot some wildlife.
Makoshika State Park Road, Makoshika State Park Rd, Glendive, MT 59330, USA
Makoshika State Park is Montana's largest state park, but it isn't its most visited park. That's because its location is too remote for most Montanans to reach quickly. That being said, this fossil-filled, rugged area is worth exploring—you'll just feel like you've gone way (way) back in time.
Hebgen Lake, Montana 59758, USA
Have you ever heard of Montana's lake that was created by an earthquake? In 1959, a rare earthquake in the area created a massive landslide of about 80 million tons of rock, stopping the flow of the Madison River in the Madison River Canyon Gorge. Tragically, the landslide caused 28 deaths. Earthquake Lake, also known as Quake Lake, looks like it has been around for centuries.
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
We realize that Glacier National Park is a collection of thousands of breathtaking natural wonders. The entire million acres is full of glacial lakes, peaks and valleys, meadows of wildflowers, waterfalls, and so much more.
How many of these spots have you seen in person?
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