3 Montana Nature Centers That Make Excellent Family Day Trip Destinations
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Marla S.
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One of the best ways to experience Montana is to spend time in nature. How about hitting the road and visiting one of the following nature centers? As you’ll soon learn, it’s one of the engaging and interactive ways to learn more about some of the reasons why Montana is so special.
Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St # A, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
There's something for everyone at the Montana Natural History Center, so it's the perfect way to learn while spending quality time with your family too.
Along with lectures and programs, the Montana Natural History Center offers summer camp programs too.
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Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, 201 S Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
Aside from bears and wolves, you and your family will learn about otters, fish, and different types of wildlife when you visit this nature center.
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You'll enjoy getting up close and personal with the animals at the nature center, but between visits to The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, check out the bear and wolf cams on its website.
American Prairie National Discovery Center, 302 W Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457, USA
When you visit this nature center, you'll learn all about the largest prairie in the country. There's also a movie theater and informative exhibits about the prairie's ecosystem.
After visiting the National Discovery Center, spend some time in the preserve. In addition to your gear, remember to bring a camera so you can capture breathtaking shots like this one.
To learn more about these nature centers’ hours and admission costs, visit the following websites:
If you’d like to spend more time exploring Montana after visiting these nature centers, take a look at 9 Low-Key Hikes In Montana With Amazing Payoffs for ideas of what trails to hit while you’re in the state.
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