Montana is full of natural wonders, and summer is the perfect season to explore them. We put together a fun little road trip that will take you through some of our most stunning natural scenery. We recommend stretching it out over a three-day weekend or longer to spend plenty of time in nature. You could also easily do this road trip backward, depending on your starting point and where you’d like to end up, soaking in some hot springs or lakeside lounging. When it comes to totally fun Montana road trips, this one might just take the cake.

Enjoy!

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1. Lolo Hot Springs
Lolo Hot Springs, MT 59847, USA
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Start your journey with a relaxing soak in the warm natural spring waters of Lolo Hot Springs. Shouldn't every road trip begin by de-stressing?
2. Skalkaho Falls
Skalkaho Falls, Montana 59858, USA
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Next, drive down the scenic Skalkaho Pass until you reach the beautiful Skalkaho Falls. Located in the Sapphire Mountains near Hamilton, the falls are worth pulling over to see.

For a closer look at Skalkaho Falls, check out this amazing 4k video:
3. Humbug Spires Wilderness Area
Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area, 106 N Parkmont, Butte, MT 59702, USA
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The Humbug Spires Wilderness Area is wild and untamed, just as we like Montana to be. The 3-mile trail at the parking area winds along the creek and through an old-growth forest, so it's a perfect place to step out and stretch your legs.

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4. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, Whitehall
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, 25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road, Whitehall, MT 59759, USA
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Start day two of your journey by going way down into a decorated limestone cavern. This time of year, the naturally air-conditioned space is amazing. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is an astonishingly amazing natural wonder in MT that you'll never, ever forget.

This brief video by The Travel Channel talks about this amazing cave system with a front-row seat to all its splendor:
5. Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake, MT, USA
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Surrounded by the Mission and Swan Mountains, Seeley Lake is a very popular vacation destination for many Montanans. It's still possible to find some solitude in the area, so don't be afraid to stop and enjoy the lake views.
6. Holland Lake
Holland Lake, Montana 59826, USA
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It's a wonder how two lakes (Seeley and Holland) can be so near each other and yet look so drastically different. The surreal beauty of Holland Lake leaves a lasting impression.

Come along on a family-friendly hike around this incredible lake in Montana:
7. Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake, Montana, USA
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Last, but not least, kick back and relax on the shores of Flathead Lake. Not only is it the largest lake in Montana, it's the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.

Doesn’t this look like fun? Do you have any ideas for some amazing Montana road trips? If you enjoy the natural wonders road trip, try the southern Montana waterfalls road trip next.

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  1. What are some of the most amazing natural wonders in MT? 

Montana is one of those states that’s quite literally famous BECAUSE it’s so beautiful. There isn’t enough time in the world to list off every single natural wonder of Montana, but we can list some of the most amazing, which include:  

  • The Lewis and Clark Caverns are an incredible cave system that’s hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of years old.  
  • Bighorn Canyon is incredibly photogenic and rivals the Grand Canyon in terms of beauty.  
  • Grinnell Glacier is absolutely otherworldly and seems like something out of a book or movie instead of real life.  
  • Flathead Lake is a stunning, crystalline blue, and easily one of the most beautiful lakes in Montana.  

 

Learn more about some of the most amazing natural wonders in MT. 

  1. What are the most famous natural wonders of MT? 

Meanwhile, there are also the famous natural wonders of MT; spectacles known the world around for just how stellar and unique they are. Some of these locations are places like:  

  • Glacier National Park. Seriously, this might be one of the most beautiful places in the world. 
  • Kootenai Falls is an amazing waterfall that’s sure to drop your jaw straight to the ground.  
  • The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area might be one of the single most beautiful places to go camping in Montana.  
  • The Gates of the Mountains is iconic and can be explored by boat, which is fun.  

 

Learn more about all these incredible MT natural wonders and then some.  

  1. Which MT National Parks should I add to my bucket list?

Honestly? All of them. But, unfortunately, this isn’t always realistic – especially considering there are eight National Parks in MT and 55 state parks, too. Some of the most bucket-list-worthy ones are ones such as:  

  • Glacier National Park 
  • Yellowstone National Park (which is partially in Montana) 
  • Grand Teton National Park 

 

Learn more about the absolutely spellbinding Glacier National Park  

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