Though it may be small, Essex is a noteworthy Montana destination. A stone's throw from Glacier National Park, Essex is just off U.S. Highway 2 along the southern border of the park. Essex offers plenty of access to outdoor recreation, including Nordic skiing trails as well as hiking trails, like the noteworthy 4-mile hike to beautiful Stanton Lake. A short drive from Essex, the Walton Goat Lick Overlook is a popular viewing spot for mountain goats.
There’s no shortage of reasons to appreciate Western Montana’s Glacier Country, and our gratitude goes beyond the clean water, mountain...
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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy of giving. This year, wrap up a piece of...
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Western Montana’s Glacier Country lies within the traditional, ancestral territory of the Amskapi Piikani, Ksanka, Seli’š, and Qlispe’ people. Native...
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Fall in Western Montana brings crisp air, colorful landscapes and one of the region’s sweetest fall traditions—the annual apple harvest....
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