Glacier Country in Montana is home to Glacier National Park. This region of the state features wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes and streams. Recreational activities include golfing and fishing. Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of the state contains numerous mountain ranges; other ‘island’ ranges are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state’s name, derived from the Spanish word montaña (mountain). The state nickname is the “Treasure State.” Other nicknames include “Land of Shining Mountains,” “Big SkyCountry,” and the slogan “The Last Best Place.”
Among the various attractions of Montana the most visited and popular spots are
- Glacier National Park
- National Bison Range
- Waterton Glacier International Peace Park