Here in Western Montana’s Glacier Country, our top priority is the health and safety of our residents and visitors. Although the pandemic has significantly abated, we still closely monitor COVID-19 and the impact on Western Montana. We take precautions according to information and recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization and we encourage the traveling public to seek and heed the latest expert guidance.
Glacier Country is an extraordinary place to live, work and play, and even in this unprecedented time we can experience all the best the Treasure State has to offer if we play it safe while we’re out and about.
Please use the resources on this site to make informed travel decisions and help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Face Coverings
Illness Prevention
Recreate Responsibly
Be Kind
Leave No Trace
Fire Safety
Travel Regulations
FACE COVERINGS
Masks in Montana.
Although the state of Montana does not require masks, face coverings are required on public transit. There may also be tribe-specific orders on American Indian reservations, so please know before you go. Individual businesses throughout the region may require and enforce mask wearing in indoor public spaces—please respect their right to do so.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Follow illness-prevention protocols.
Please follow CDC guidelines by washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, using hand sanitizer, covering your mouth if you cough or sneeze, avoiding touching your face, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects.
And if you’re sick? Please stay home.
TRAVEL + RECREATE RESPONSIBLY
Be prepared, and know before you go.
Residents and visitors alike are expected to be responsible travelers and recreate responsibly. Traveling responsibly includes staying abreast of travel updates, planning ahead, calling ahead, staying flexible, and adapting to change.
BE KIND. BE RESPECTFUL. BE PATIENT.
We’re all in this together.
Please be patient, respectful and kind. Our parks and rec personnel, essential workers, and small business owners deserve to be treated with respect and understanding now more than ever. Please be respectful of a businesses’ decision to require face coverings (or not.)
Western Montana is susceptible to wildland fire, especially during the dry summer months. Please do your part to ensure that your actions involving fire are responsible.
+ Stay on designated roads and avoid parking on dry brush or grass, as exhaust pipes and vehicle undercarriages can be very hot and easily start a wildland fire.
+ Ensure that chains and metal parts aren’t dragging from your vehicle, as this can cause sparks.
+ Maintain tire pressure and brake pads.
SMOKING
+ Extinguish and properly dispose of cigarette butts.
+ Do not throw cigarette butts out of your car window.
Glacier Country includes eight western Montana counties (Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders), Glacier National Park, and two Tribal Nations (Blackfeet Indian Reservation and Flathead Indian Reservation).
Although the state of Montana does not require masks, face coverings are required on public transit. There may also be tribe-specific orders on American Indian reservations, so please know before you go. Individual businesses throughout the region may require and enforce mask wearing in indoor public spaces—please respect their right to do so.
Tribal Nations:
Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead by checking tribal resources on the websites below for the latest information on possible COVID-19 restrictions.
Montana’s westernmost region beckons. Grand landscapes and small-town hospitality make for authentic experiences and unforgettable moments. Looking to create your own Montana experience?
Deciding where to go while you’re here won’t be easy (it’s a pretty big place), but what you’ll quickly discover is that there’s so much Montana to see, you’ll be planning your next trip before this one is even over.
Here are some easy ways to get started. From laid-back weekend jaunts, romantic getaways and family vacations, to complete cultural experiences, there are seemingly endless options for adventure in Western Montana.
After a day of epic exploration, relaxation and rejuvenation are in order. Western Montana boasts five-star luxury lodging, riverside camping, and everything in between.
Explore our diverse accommodation options for trips of any length and style.
At first glance, Montana may not seem like a dining destination, but we’re happy to report it’s exactly that. With incredible fine dining restaurants, steakhouses, bakeries, bars, breweries, food trucks and cafés serving up a mix of everything—for every kind of eater—Montana is an adventure in food, too.
It’s always good to have a plan, so you can get the most out of your Montana experience. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spontaneously wander off the beaten path while you’re here.
You don’t even need to see what’s around the next bend to be stopped in your tracks at Glacier National Park. The sheer beauty is jaw dropping from every angle. With over 1 million acres of towering, jagged peaks, cascading waterfalls, wild meadows and sparkling waters, plus wildlife watching and recreation opportunities, it is, quite simply, the vacation of a lifetime.
