Exploring Montana’s Other National Parks

July is National Parks Month and of course, that's a big deal here in Montana. Each year millions of folks come to Montana and one of the big attractions is our National Parks.

Most folks know Montana for both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and with good reason. Both parks always rank high when it comes to spots to see and visit, however, Montana has more to offer than just the two.

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Montana has 9 National Parks and while they might not be as majestic or as popular as Yellowstone or Glacier, they still have a lot to behold and are worth visiting.

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While many are attracted to the landscape of the mountains, rivers, and lakes not every National Park is calendar worthy. Some are more historic and that's certainly the case here in Montana. For those history buffs out there, Montana offers a peek into the past and what the Old West was really like all of those years ago.

Before we reveal the other National Parks here in Montana, let's look at 5 of Montana's best road trips.

What are the other National Parks in Montana?

National Parks in Montana include the following:

• Nez Perce National Historical Park
• Big Hole National Battlefield
• Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
• Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
• Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
• Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
• Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

While summer seems to be the peak season, many of these parks are worth checking out all year. So whether you're looking for a little bit of history or a whole lot of beauty, you will find that and more in one of Montana's National Parks.