Western Montana's Glacier Country

Western Montana + Glacier National Park Travel Corridors

Bitterroot Valley

Blackfoot Corridor

East Glacier Corridor

Flathead Corridor

Glacier National Park Surrounding Area

I-90 Corridor

Northwest Corridor

Seeley Swan Corridor

Clark Fork Corridor

Bitterroot Valley

Flanked by the rolling Sapphire Mountains and the jagged Bitterroot Range, this scenic valley boasts Old West charm along the banks of the winding Bitterroot River, where fishing access sites abound. Known around here as The Root, you'll find canyons to hike and trails to bike, plus breweries, cideries, coffee shops, dining and local shopping in the vibrant communities that line the valley.

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Blackfoot Corridor

Made famous by Norman Maclean's “A River Runs Through It,” the beautiful Blackfoot River runs along this scenic corridor offering plenty of picturesque vistas and outdoor recreation. In fact, it's one of the most popular stretches of the Blackfoot to fish and float. You'll also find cross-country skiing, one of Montana's premier luxury resort ranches and a new outdoor amphitheater here, too, hosting local and national musical talent right on the banks of the river.

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East Glacier Corridor

Just east of Glacier National Park in northwest Montana, experience the culture and traditions of the Blackfeet Nation on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, where you can attend the annual North American Indian Days pow wow or the Heart Butte Indian Days pow wow. Explore historically significant sites along the Lewis and Clark Trail, plus an extensive hiking trail system, golfing, a brewery and the Cut Bank giant penguin.

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Flathead Corridor

Flathead Lake—the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi—anchors this wildly scenic vacation destination just south of Glacier National Park. Multiple state parks can be found along the lakeshore and fruit stands dot the region, offering our coveted Flathead cherries. Arts and culture are alive and well here in places like the storybook village of Bigfork, and the charming town of Lakeside offers year-round adventure, from lake life to downhill skiing.

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Glacier National Park Surrounding Area

The Crown of the Continent beckons with 1 million acres of mesmerizing peaks, alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls and sweeping valleys. Explore Glacier National Park year-round, and drive, bike, or snowshoe one of the most scenic routes in the country—the Going-to-the-Sun Road—an engineering marvel and National Historic Landmark. The small communities in and around the park offer an array of lodging options and amenities, plus an abundance of warm western hospitality.

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I-90 Corridor

This scenic corridor along the Clark Fork River sits between Lolo and Coeur d'Alene national forests in the Bitterroot Range and offers plenty of opportunities to pull over and enjoy an authentic Montana experience. From skiing fresh powder to riding wild whitewater to biking the Route of the Hiawatha, recreation is not hard to find here.

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Northwest Corridor

There's plenty of outdoor adventure to be had in Kootenai Country and the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, from multiple pristine lakes to backcountry camping, hiking and horseback riding in some of our most remote and wild country. Montana's quiet and beautiful northwest corner is also home to some of our most charming small towns.

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Seeley Swan Corridor

From Seeley Lake to Swan Lake and the countless lakes in between, life on the water and epic winter recreation make the Seeley Swan a premier Glacier Country destination. Flanked by the Seeley and Swan mountain ranges, the lushly forested landscape offers world-class cross-country skiing and hundreds of miles of trails to hike bike, snowshoe and ski. This year-round playground is also one of Western Montana's most magical winter wonderlands.

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Clark Fork Corridor

Montana's scenic Highway 200 is tucked between two mountain ranges and travels along the banks of the Clark Fork River. Charming small towns and local personalities come together in this quiet yet vibrant part of Glacier Country, which is home to some of the country's largest cedar trees. Visit the nearby CSKT Bison Range and soak in the healing mineral waters at a hot springs resort.

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