Family Travel Ideas for Vacations to Montana with your Kids
Ideas for Family Vacations in Montana with your Kids |
Montana is a state which is known for its wide open spaces. If you are hoping to enjoy a family summer vacation which is filled with an exploration of the outdoors and the pristine wilderness that still remains in many spots throughout this country, Montana is a great destination. But that doesn’t mean that your entire Montana vacation has to be spent hiking and camping. Montana has plenty of other activities for you and your family in addition to all of the outdoor fun. There are six different regions to this state so pick one and go have fun with your family.
Glacier Country
Glacier Country is a beautiful summer destination location because of the great weather, many hours of sunlight and plentiful opportunities for outdoor exploration. Glacier National Park is the major stop you should make here. Visit the area’s Hot Springs for a real treat. And be sure to explore the Native American history that is rich here; spots like Lolo Trail Center, the Museum of the Plains Indian at the Blackfeet Reservation and the Squelix’u Aqlemaknik Culture Center are all options for this.
Gold West Country
This southwest region of Montana is home to the state capital (Helena) and is also filled with interesting history including that of the American Old West. In Helena, be sure to go camping (Black Sandy State Park is a good spot), see the museums (Exploration Works) and take a specialty tour (try Flowing with Nature Trips). The World Museum of Mining, the Frontier Montana Museum and the Wildlife Museum of the West are a few of the Old West must-sees in the rest of the region.
Yellowstone Country
The gateway to the northern part of this famous natural attraction area is in Montana. Whether or not you make it all the way over to Old Faithful, the natural landscape of this park is something that differs from anywhere else in the nation. Don’t miss this if you’re going to be anywhere in the state that lets you spend a day or two in this area.
Russell Country
This area is one of the best for seeing the state’s nature. Every city in the region has some sort of campground. Get some animal-viewing with your nature at spots like Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area and Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to take the kids to Lewistown where multiple ghost towns can be explored to get a sense of the history of the area.
Missouri River Country
This northeast corner of the state is filled with activities including fishing, fossil-hunting and trips to historical sites. Go to Fort Peck for the best family fishing, travel part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail to see fossils and “follow the footsteps of Lewis and Clark”.
Custer County
Finally, this southeastern region of the state can provide your family with stops like ZooMontana, Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge, and Crow Indian Reservation. In other words, from the modern to the historical, your family can do something fun here.
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