Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Crow Agency, Montana
Phone: (406) 638-2621
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is the site of the June 25, 1876 battle between the U.S. Army's seventh cavalry, guided by Crow and Arikara scouts, and several bands of Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Guided bus tours are offered through the concessionaire at Little Big Horn College. Self-guided walking tours are available for the battle related sites and the national cemetery. A self-guiding, 5 mile tour road enables visitors to follow and observe the sites related to the battle.

Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area
Ft. Smith, Montana
Phone: (406) 666-2412
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is a lesser known treasure waiting to be discovered. It boasts breath-taking scenery, countless varieties of wildlife, and abundant recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, ice fishing, camping, and hiking. Bighorn Canyon offers visitors what few other National Park areas can, that of solitude, serenity, and beauty. In the midst of our chaotic world, this is a truly unique quality.

Glacier National Park
West Glacier, Montana
Phone: (406) 888-7800
Glacier National Park covers over 1 million acres of forests, lakes, meadows, and high rocky peaks. 63 species of mammals and 272 species of birds contribute to the spectacular diversity of life preserved in the park. A wonderful place for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and much more. Park Rangers conduct naturalist activities at St. Mary, Apgar, Logan Pass, Many Glacier, Goat Haunt, and Two Medicine. A complete schedule of programs is listed in the Nature with at Naturalist publication. Activities include evening slide programs, guided hikes, boat tours, and all day hikes.

Big Hole National Battlefield
Wisdom, Montana
Phone: (406-689-3155
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Regularly scheduled ranger guided tours are available daily, in the summer.

Museums

American Computer Museum
Bozeman, Montana
Phone: (406) 587-7545
Quote from American Computer Museum: "Probably the biggest surprise that visitors have expressed is the unexpectedly comprehensive assortment of antique office appliance such as typewriters, Arithmometers, adding machines, furniture, electric fans, staplers, pencil sharpeners, etc. that await them - not to mention hundreds of slide rules, dozens of mainframe computers and peripherals and scores of personal computers - all presented in a timeline fashion. Over 1,000 artifacts are on display in a 6,000 square foot area."

Museum of the Rockies
Montana State University
600 West Kagy Boulevard
Bozeman, Montana 59717
Phone: (406) 994-2251
Natural history exhibits and planetarium. The Museum of the Rockies has developed a series of exhibits arranged in chronological order that take you from 4.6 billion years ago to the last 200 years of Montana's history.

Theme Parks, Amusement Parks & Water Parks

Big Timber Waterslide
Big Timber, Montana 59011
Phone: (406) 932-6570

Family Activities

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Summer - Family Vacation Hot Spots (Beaches, Lakes, etc.)

Canyon Ferry Lake - Fishing, swimming, water sports, boating, picnicking and camping. Just 20 miles east of Helena along U.S. 12 / 287.

Fort Peck Lake - Fishing, Swimming, boating, nature walks and camping. The Charles Russell National Wildlife Refuge is on the eastern side of the lake. Other popular stops include Devil's Creek, Rock Creek State Park, the Pines and the Fossil Fields and Museum. This is a very large lake extending up to 90 miles from southwest to northeast. It is accessible off Montana State Route 24 at Fort Peck.

Lake Elwell - Fishing, swimming, boating and camping. Home of Tiber Dam State Park. Located about 40 miles southeast of Shelby just south of U.S. 2.

Flathead Lake - Fishing, swimming, water sport and camping. Accessible along U.S. 93 north of Polston.

Lakes of Glacier National Forest - Scenic mountains provide a wonderful backdrop for boaters and canoe's. Lakes west of the Continental Divide include Kintia, Bowman, McDonald, which are lakes that are near recreational areas. East of the Continental Divide lies Lake Sherburne and Two Medicine, which both have nearby recreational areas including camping.

During summer months some of the Winter Park links below will show you summer activities that are available at the parks.

Winter - Family Vacation Hot Spots (Ski Resorts, etc.)

Ski Discovery
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Phone:(406) 563-2184
Discovery Ski Area is known for their light powder, inexpensive prices, uncrowded slopes, delicious food, and friendly atmosphere. The terrain ranges from gentle beginner slopes to extreme skiing on the back side. There are 380 acres of skiable terrain equally divided between beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert slopes. The ski area is located 95 miles southeast of Missoula and 45 northwest of Butte.

Big Sky Ski & Summer Resort
One Lone Mountain Trail
Big Sky, Montana 59716
Phone: (406) 995-5000
There are spectacular views of the three major mountain wilderness ranges that surround the resort. Wide open alpine meadows, perfectly groomed continuous slopes, mogul fields, a challenging cornice and long sweeping runs. High speed detachable gondolas and chairlifts combine to give Big Sky a capacity of over 20,000 skiers an hour. You'll really appreciate those gondolas on snowy days as they keep you out of the weather on the ride up. Beginning skiers have a choice of a rope tow area for first timers, or their own chairlift with several wide, gentle runs where they'll be apart from the more advanced skiers. Even beginners can enjoy the gondola ride and ski the long green run, Mr. K. With over 65 miles of skiing, there's plenty to keep all levels of ability happily entertained.

Bridger Bowl
15795 Bridger Canyon Road
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Phone: (406) 587-2111
Bridger Bowl has 1,500 skiable acres with over 2,600 vertical feet. One thousand of those acres and 2,000 vertical feet are lift accessed by 1 quad chair, 2 triple chairs and 4 double chairs. There are 69 named runs with the longest one being 3 miles in length. The area is flanked by two large bowls to the North and South. Most of the area offers wide open terrain with a variety of landscapes including long slopes, glades, chutes, gullies in addition to other smaller bowls. Bridger Bowl offers a very diverse ski experience with the following ratings: 25% beginner, 35% intermediate, 30% advance and 10% extreme.

ShowDown Ski Area
Great Falls, Montana
Phone: (406) 727-5553
Nestled up high in the Little Belt Mountains of the Northern Rockies is a winter recreation area so friendly and pristine, you'll think of it as your own private mountain. With its uncrowded slopes, short lift lines and spacious sun-soaked decks, it's no wonder Showdown has been loved by skiers for more than 60 years. Our scenic beginner runs, with long gradual terrain, give skiers and boarders of all abilities the chance to experience Showdown's legendary snow.

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Lakeside, Montana 59922
Phone: (406) 844-0999
Surrounded by one thousand acres of National Forest; 24 uncrowded groomed runs await; More than 13 miles of terrain; 360 degree views of the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park; Visibility is unlimited most days; 3 chairs: 2 doubles, 1 triple and a handle tow; Racing Program led by a former Olympic Contender; Professional ski/snowboard instruction for all ages and abilities.

Marshall Mountain
Missoula, Montana
Phone: (406) 258-6000
With over 480 acres of spectacular scenery Marshall Mountain offers unparalleled opportunities for Winter recreation. With 3 lifts, 23 runs and 1500 vertical feet, Marshall has what you're looking for. We provide exhilarating downhill and telemark skiing on terrain that is suitable for all abilities. We've also created a regulation-size half-pipe along with a challenging terrain park for snowboarders. Night lighting extends to the top of our well-groomed mountain and includes eleven lit runs. If you can't get away during the day, night skiing is just the ticket.

Red Lodge Mountain
Red Lodge, Montana
Phone: (800) 444-8977
Skiing, snowboarding, ski school, golfing during the summer and more.

Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Area
7674 Highway 93 South
Sula, Montana 59871
Phone: (406) 821-3508
800 Acres with 23 runs; An excellent family facility that has been helping folks enjoy themselves for 58 years.

Big Mountain Ski & Summer Resort
Whitefish, Montana 59937
Phone: (800) 858-3930
With more than 3,000 skiable acres, eleven lifts, two high-speed quads servicing 2,500 vertical feet and 81 marked runs, it's easy to spend a week -- or even a life time, discovering its secrets. Big Mountain is famous for snow-ghosts, unsurpassed views of Glacier National Park, and great value in a family-friendly Montana environment. Come explore winter's best kept secret.

Teton Pass Ski Area
Located approximately 60 miles northwest of Choteau, Montana
Phone: (406) 466-2209

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