The Ultimate A-Z Guide to the Beautiful State of Montana

Montana is considered the "Last Best Place" for many reasons. If you want to learn about what makes the state so great, we've put together a helpful guide to make things easier for you. Here are the ABCs of living in Montana

Discover Montana's A-Z Guide, One Letter At A Time

From the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness to ZooMontana, there are many places to explore in the Treasure State. If you live in Montana or plan on visiting anytime soon, we wanted to give you a road map of sorts to help you plan your trip.

A - Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness was designated in 1978 and measures a total of 943,648 acres. Granite Peak, Montana's highest point at 12,799 feet, is near the Wyoming-Montana border.

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B - Beartooth Highway: The Beartooth Highway is a stretch of Highway 212 between Red Lodge and Cooke City. It has been named one of the most beautiful scenic drives in America.

C - Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge: The refuge surrounds Fort Peck Reservoir in eastern Montana and measures 915,814 acres in size.

D - Deer Lodge: Deer Lodge, Montana is home to the Montana Department of Corrections and the old Montana prison.

E - Earthquake Lake: Earthquake Lake, near Yellowstone National Park, was formed by a massive earthquake in 1959.

F - Flathead Lake: Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the western United States and the world's 79th largest freshwater lake.

G - Glacier National Park: The late Robin Williams once said; "If it isn't God's backyard, then he certainly lives nearby."

H - Helena: Helena is the capital of the state of Montana

I - Indigenous Cultural Events: Native American culture is celebrated throughout the year with a variety of events. In total, there are seven reservations in Montana.

J - Jeannette Rankin: Jeanette Rankin graduated from the University of Montana in 1902, and became the first woman to hold a federal office in the United States when she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916.

K - Kalispell: Kalispell is located in northwest Montana and is considered the gateway to Glacier National Park.

L - Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park: The state park is a popular destination for visitors in Montana. You can explore limestone caverns first discovered during the Lewis & Clark expedition.

M - Makoshika State Park: Located near Glendive, Montana, Makoshika State Park is a great opportunity to explore Montana's badlands and discover dinosaur fossils and other prehistoric artifacts.

N - National Bison Range: The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Bison Range (CSKT), formerly the National Bison Range is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana.

O - Old Faithful: While not technically in Montana, Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park is just across the border, and is a popular destination for visitors.

P - Paradise Valley: The Paradise Valley is located between Livingston and Gardiner, the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The area is known for its world-class fly fishing.

Q - Quiet Escapes: Montana is full of places where you can go to get off the grid and enjoy some peace and quiet.

R - Rodeos - Montana has a rich rodeo culture, and there are several annual rodeos throughout the state.

S - Ski Resorts: Skiing and snowboarding are extremely popular during the winter in Montana. The state is home to 14 ski resorts.

T - Trains: Many of the small towns scattered across Montana were established due to the railroad. Seeing trains in Montana is a common occurrence.

U - Under the Big Sky Festival: The annual music festival in Whitefish, Montana is the largest festival in the state. It features the best of the best in Americana and Folk music.

V - Virginia City: Virginia City is a well preserved ghost town in southwest Montana. The town features saloons, museums, and historic tours.

W - Wildlife: Montana is home to a variety of species of wild animals.

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Y - Yellowstone National Park: YNP is the most popular destination in Montana, even though more than half of it is located in Wyoming.

Z - ZooMontana: If you're looking for the best zoo in the state, you need travel to Billings. It was recently named one of the top 10 zoos in America.