Ours Is a Friendship We Treasure
We're saving you a spot—at the farmers market, by the concert stage in the park, on the brewery patio, and in the rodeo stands. Just across the border, Western Montana is your old friend. The coffee's hot, the views are wide-open and we're ready to greet you with open arms.
You know this place—the trails, the rivers, and a spring season that brings its own kind of magic. Before the cars return, the Going-to-the-Sun Road opens to bikes, and the ride is quiet, fresh and unforgettable. There's time to reflect, to slow down, to take in the views that feel like coming home. Beyond the park, across our nine travel corridors, small towns are opening their doors with familiar faces, local art, flavors to share and stories worth hearing again.
You care about this place as much as we do. These mountains—they connect us, not divide us. Together, we look out for the lands and waters we share by recreating responsibly.
We'll be here when you're ready—ready to catch up over cold drinks, warm smiles and the kind of conversations that pick up right where they left off. When the time feels right, your guide's here to help you plan a trip back to see us.
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Kootenai Angler has been part of the river's rhythm for more than 40 years. What started with a raft and a passion for fly-fishing has grown into a gathering place—where days are spent on legendary water and evenings bring people together over good food and even better stories. For founder Dave Blackburn, it's always been about more than the catch.
What began as a humble venture with a van and a raft has grown into a renowned river guiding service on Montana's Alberton Gorge. For 30 years, Montana River Guides has been more than just guiding whitewater rafting trips and scenic floats. They're storytellers, stewards of our public lands, and purveyors of unforgettable experiences on Western Montana's treasured waters.
You only get good cider if you start with good apples, and nobody knows that better than Western Cider. This craft cidery in Missoula, Montana, creates award-winning cider with heirloom apples grown on knobby, 80-year-old trees from the Bitterroot Valley's historic apple era.
Step into a world of artistic wonder at the Montana Museum of Art & Culture in Missoula, Montana. With over 11,000 works spanning centuries, be immersed in an inspiring journey through history and creativity. Discover how art shapes, moves and connects us all.
With a legacy that spans nearly a century, Lookout Pass is a cherished part of Western Montana's winter landscape. Generations have come together here to share the joy of ski season. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and welcoming vibes, it's more than just a ski hill. With 400 inches of fresh snow each year, a historic lodge that feels like stepping back in time, and a beloved free ski school for kids, Lookout Pass is a mountain treasure.
Born from former ski racer Jay Sandelin's passion for untouched powder, Great Northern Powder Guides is Montana's only backcountry cat-skiing experience. Nestled in the Stillwater State Forest, this family-owned operation spans over 20,000 acres of pristine terrain. After carving through steep lines and powder-packed bowls, guests gather at the Powder House yurt, leaving with memories of epic adventure and a profound connection to the wild heart of Western Montana.
At Indigikitchen, Mariah Gladstone blends ancestral knowledge with modern creativity to reclaim and celebrate Indigenous foodways. Through immersive meals, hands-on experiences and stories rooted in the Blackfeet landscape, each meal becomes an invitation to honor the past while nourishing a more connected future.
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