In Montana, we take the responsible route.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.)Help us preserve our wild places.
Please pack out everything you pack in. That includes some things that may not be on your radar, like fruit rinds and cherry pits from those famous Flathead cherries we all love. When you fish and boat Montana’s waterways, it’s important to follow steps to ensure you don’t contribute to the introduction of invasive species—they’re a real threat to Montana’s waterways. Visitors bringing watercraft from out of state can read more about how to protect Montana's waters, including mandatory watercraft inspections and Clean. Drain. Dry. protocols. Respecting animals while wildlife watching helps keep both them and you safe. Stay the recommended distance away from all wildlife, and do not feed them or put yourself or others in danger trying to get that perfect selfie with a mountain goat. Learn more about Leave No Trace.
Properly putting out campfires is crucial.
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.
Here’s how you can do your part:
CAMPFIRES
+ Campfires must be prepared for safely, built properly, and maintained and extinguished completely.
+ Never leave a campfire unattended.
VEHICLE SAFETY
+ 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.
Follow Montana state fire restrictions: What Fire Restrictions Mean to You
Know the most up-to-date travel requirements.
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.
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