National Parks, Monuments, and Historic Areas in Montana

Do you love history? Sightseeing? Learn about the rich past of the west and the United States while visiting these federally designated landmarks and areas. Montana is home to national parks, recreation areas, and historical monuments. Public lands are a true Montana treasurer and the corner stone to any Montana vacation. 

NATIONAL PARKS IN MONTANA:

• Yellowstone National Park – The world’s first national park and a true global treasure, Yellowstone is filled with geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife.

• Glacier National Park – Located in the northwest corner of Montana, Glacier National Park is the crown of the continent.

NATIONAL MOUMENTS IN MONTANA:

• Big Hole National Battlefield – A national monument to all that lost their lives in the battle of 1877 between the Nez Perce and US Army. 

NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREAS IN MONTANA:

• Bighorn Canyon – A national recreation area that offers hiking, sightseeing, and a cultural experience.  ​

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES, TRAILS, AND MONUMENTS:

• Grant Kohrs Ranch – A site dedicated to western history and the cattlemen in Montana.

• Fort Union Trading Post – Take a visit to a famous western trading post along the Missouri River.

• Lewis and Clark Historic Trail – Follow in the foot steps of American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

• Nez Perce – Great insight and history into the exodus of the Nez Perce and battles with the US Army.