Monday, July 16, 2012

Top 5 Places to Visit in Montana | United States



Montana State is in the Western United States. Millions of tourists annually visit Glacier National Park, the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and three of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park. Montana is the 4th-most extensive, but the 7th-least populous of the 50 United States.  Montana offers you an incredible amount of things to do and places to see. Here you can find some of the world’s most famous natural areas.  Montana is a great place for almost anyone to vacation in.   Mountains, lakes, green forests, rivers, and steep hills are some of the examples of what awaits you in the beautiful Montana State. So here is a list of top 5 places of Montana where you can go and have fun during your vacation in Montana.


1.Yellowstone National Park:

 










Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872. It is a national park located primarily in the U.S state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. It is known for its wildlife and many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, most popular features in the park. Yellowstone National Park comprises lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered or threatened. It includes unique species of plants. You can find a number of amazing historic and cultural sights, and a plenty of year-round activities, sports, adventures and attractions. The whole vibrant area of the Yellowstone National Park delivers a very special experience.


2.Clark Fork River:











Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork River is in Montana and Idaho states of U.S. It is the largest river by volume in Montana. Clark Fork is Class I river for recreational purposes in Montana from Warm Springs Creek to the Idaho border. It is approximately 310 miles (500 km) long. It is flowing northwest through a long mountain valley and emptying into Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho. The Clark Fork River is a temptation for visitors of all ages.


3.Glacier National Park:











Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park was established on May 11, 1910. It is in Montana, bordering the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. This park includes over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants and hundreds of species of animals. This park has almost all its original endemic plant and animal species. Here you can see scenic mountains, infinite prairies, crystal blue lakes, an extremely refreshing and pure alpine air. This place is really an unforgettable place to visit in Northern Montana.


4. Virginia City:

 










Virginia City

Virginia City is a small town in southwestern Montana. Here you can enjoy countless biking and hiking forest trails among the nearby mountains. It has population of only about 150, and an area of 1.0 sq. mile.


5. Granite Peak:

 










Granite Peak

Granite Peak is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Montana, and is the tenth highest state high point in the nation. It lies within the Absaroka-Bear tooth Wilderness. Granite Peak is one of the most difficult U.S. state highpoint ascents, due to technical climbing, poor weather, and route finding. Granite Peak is a real challenge for all mountaineers, climbers and adventurists.




 

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