1. Take a step back in history and stay the night in a tipi.
  2. Rent a bike in Missoula and explore the city's trails.
  3. Sleep under the big sky in one of Glacier Country's many campgrounds.
  4. Attend the Eureka Montana Quilt Show.
  5. Step into the past and explore Garnet—a modern day ghost town—on a walking tour.
  6. Pick your own cherries from an orchard in Montana's Flathead Valley.
  7. Earn your badge... become a junior ranger in Glacier National Park.
  8. Ski one (or all) of Glacier Country's beautiful ski resorts.
  9. Treat your mountain bike to some western Montana trails.
  10. It's Ghostly!We've plenty of gold-rush history here in the western side of Montana. Of the towns remaining, the greatest ones you can find will be Garnet ghost town east of Missoula, or the very popular Bannack ghost town in the south end of the Big Hole Valley east of Lost Trail Pass.
  11. See western Montana from the Big Sky... take a helicopter tour.
  12. Rent an inner tube in downtown Missoula float the Clark Fork or Blackfoot rivers.
  13. Enjoy the calming effects of one of Glacier Country's natural hot springs.
  14. Admire the spectacular views and waterfalls from Kerr Damn 54 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
  15. Relive the excitement of the discovery of the Old West. Take a wagon ride.
  16. Visit the unique habitat of the Ninepipes Reservoir and then check out the museum.
  17. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic Going–to–the–Sun Road from a historic red bus.
  18. Take a guided backcountry Jeep ride in the Bitterroot Valley.
  19. Follow the Lewis and Clark Trail and see where they camped at Travelers' Rest State Park.
  20. Montana is home to the most species of wildlife — keep your eyes open and your camera ready!
  21. Montana's Lazy RiverIt is a summertime tradition around these parts, to grab an inner-tube and friends to spend the day with floating down a river. Around Missoula, the best place you can go is down the Blackfoot River, but the Clark Fork River offers an ease of access by dropping you off in downtown!
  22. Rediscover your inner child... sled down the snowy hills of Glacier Country.
  23. Visit the Glacier Institute — a hands on educational adventure.
  24. Be adventurous and plan a rock climbing trip with an experienced guide.
  25. Check out the mysterious vortex along Highway 2 near Columbia Falls.
  26. Go to a fish hatchery and learn about the life cycle of fish.
  27. Hike the Bob (aka. the Bob Marshall Wilderness)
  28. Take home a treasure from one of Western Montana's art galleries.
  29. Rent wave runners and head to your favorite lake. We sugest Whitefish or Flathead lakes.
  30. Hop aboard a hot air balloon and see the beautiful topography of Glacier Country.
  31. Ask the local chamber about historical walking tour information.
  32. From Farm To MarketThroughout the summer months Montanans love to go down to the local Farmers Market and get themselves some farm-fresh produce. Grown locally and sold at a price comparable to that of the grocery store, why wouldn't you want to come out and join the fun?
  33. Stop by the Great Bear Adventure to see black bears up close.
  34. Take in a skijoring competition (skiing behind a horse) in Whitefish.
  35. Mine for beautiful Montana sapphires in Hamilton.
  36. Go snowshoeing and walk on top of the snow.
  37. Rent a sailboat and set sail on beautiful Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
  38. Take the kids to the Children's Museum in Missoula... they'll have fun, too!
  39. Put on your waders and cast your fly into one of Montana's rivers.
  40. Experience the American Indian Pow Wow celebration.
  41. Rent a moped and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
  42. Visit the North American Wildlife Museum and see 85 life-size animals in realistic dioramas.
  43. Dyno-Tastic!Montana has got a lot of rock to be funnin' around on. Whether it is a set route up the face of a cliff, or you plan on bouldering around, the options are fairly limitless. We support a strong climbing community in these parts, so you're never far off from directions to a good climb.
  44. Saddle up and see Glacier Country on horseback.
  45. Take your boat, fishing pole, or both to Painted Rocks Reservoir.
  46. Meet a Great Horned Owl at the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge, a birders paradise.
  47. Take the perfect wildlife photos at the Bison Range in Moiese.
  48. Take a dip in one of Western Montana's beautiful lakes.
  49. Hear the howl of the wolves at The Wolf Keep near Missoula.
  50. Take a gondola ride at Whitefish Mountain Resort and enjoy the spectacular view.
  51. Shop tax free.
  52. Keep your eyes open for animal tracks on your favorite trail.
  53. See the world's finest wildlife films at the International Wildlife Film Festival.
  54. An Island In The LakeThe largest island in Flathead Lake, Wild Horse Island is maintained by the parks service and state as a wildlife and primitive area. Originally used by the local Salish-Kootenai Indians to pasture horses, this island is a great place to do some hiking and get a view of the lake.
  55. Watch the sunrise at Chief Mountain. You'll call it a perfect day even if you see nothing else.
  56. Stop by and say hi to the friendly volunteers at the Ronan Visitor Center.
  57. Ride the hand-carved carousel in Missoula.
  58. Explore the old west again on a wagon train or cattle drive.
  59. Take a kayak tour of one of Western Montana's rivers or lakes.
  60. Ski down the backside of Whitefish Mountain Resort. You'll feel like you have the mountain to yourself. Plus, it offers view of Glacier National Park's peaks.
  61. Stroll through Missoula's nine historic districts.
  62. Try the "Bubba" burger at The Cutting Board in Eureka. Your stomach will thank you.
  63. Bring your pup and head to Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier for doggie skijoring.
  64. Mine for sparkling sapphires in Philipsburg. Then explore The Sweet Palace.
  65. Camping With A ViewThe forest service provides a cabin rental program that provides information about cost and access to many fire lookouts around the area. This is a fun way to get out into the woods and not have to worry about cover should some poor weather pull around.
  66. Rent a motorcycle and cruise the roads and byways of Western Montana.
  67. Take a trail ride in Glacier National Park.
  68. Cruise down the zip lines at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
  69. Waterski on Lake Como, Whitefish Lake or Seeley Lake.
  70. Stroll through a piece of the South at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. The mansion was home to Marcus Daly–one of Montana's Copper Kings.
  71. Hike the M on Mount Sentinel overlooking Missoula.
  72. Brave the rapids on the Alberton Gorge.
  73. Take a look back at the history of Glacial Lake Missoula and the Ice Age floods.
  74. Cut your teeth at Mission Falls–a popular ice climbing destination near St. Ignatius.
  75. Fill up your belly on wild huckleberries. (These don't grow domestically).
  76. Good Ol' Pow WowThe Pow Wows in Montana are a great place to get some true culture in your veins. Offering plenty of food and art for sale by vendors, these events often have dance competitions and plenty of music and fun to fill the day. Just remember, don't be in a rush, because these go all day.
  77. Drive up to Polebridge in the North Fork. Spend an hour or a day. We'd suggest a day. And while you're there, pick up some huckleberry coconut macaroon cookies.
  78. Participate in North American Indian Days–one of the largest gatherings of United States and Canadian tribes and celebrate the native way of life.
  79. Pick up some homemade rolls or fresh produce at a local Hutterite colony near Cut Bank.
  80. Take a boat ride in Glacier National Park with Glacier Park Boat Company.
  81. Catch a Broadway–quality production at the Alpine Theater Project in Whitefish.
  82. Stop at the Windmill Village in Ravalli for one of their fresh doughnuts.
  83. Take a stroll on the Glacier Country Recreation Trail, a pedestrian trail that connects Bigfork and Seeley Lake.
  84. Head to the heart of the wilderness for a boot–stomping good time at The Jack in the Lolo Wilderness.
  85. Explore the interpretive trails at Savenac Nursery, a National Historic Site and Haugan.
  86. Drive or cycle the Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway.
  87. Bridges And TunnlesThe Hiawatha Bicycle Trail is found along the Montana/Idaho border and offers some spectacular views of the surrounding area. Built along an old railroad route, this bike path is evenly graded, and offers multiple tunnels and bridges to cross and see.
  88. For a close–up views of animals, visit the Koo–Koo–Sint Bighorn Sheep Viewing Site near Plains.
  89. Take the scenic drive to Yaak on Route 508 and see Yaak Falls–a beautiful waterfall whose surrounding exposed rocks are some of the oldest in the world.
  90. Tour the breweries in Missoula.
  91. Bask in the blues at the Riverfront Blues Festival in Libby.
  92. Drive the Montana Scenic Loop.
  93. Sit on the porch at Lake McDonald Lodge and watch twilight linger.
  94. Plan a girl's getaway and indulge in some spa treatments.
  95. Listen to the sounds of the Glacier Symphony in the Flathead Valley.
  96. Stop and pose with the hefty Hereford along Highway 200 at Clearwater Junction.
  97. Drive the Looking Glass Highway (Hwy 49) along the eastern edge of Glacier National Park. It offers incredible views of the park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
  98. A Room With A ViewTake a gondola ride to the top of Big Mountain outside of Whitefish, and offered by Whitefish Mountain Resort. The views are spectacular, and if you bring a bike along, you can easily cruise your way back to the village below. Remember to get started early!
  99. Book a stay at a state park.
  100. Much on the sweet potato fries at the Bitterroot Brewery in Hamilton.
  101. Drive the East Side Highway between Hamilton and Florence.