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Montana, United States
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Yellowstone Country, or south central Montana, is a place of rugged beauty, with its roaring rivers and snow capped peaks, and is considered by many to be one of the most naturally beautiful places on Earth. It also encompasses cultured cities and historic towns. It is partly in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which is one of the last remaining large, nearly intact ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of the Earth. It serves as a gateway for visitors to Yellowstone National Park and as a major migration route for animals coming in and out of the higher areas of the park. Much of the area appears the same as it did when Lewis and Clark explored the area.
By car
There was a short time when Montana experimented with eliminating its speed limits to help cope with the long distances between towns.
By foot
The Continental Divide Trail is a National Scenic Trail running 3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada.S. states; Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.
By bicycle
Cycling in area can be a very rewarding experience, but due to the great distances between towns and extensive mountain terrain some additional planning is necessary to ensure that lodging is…
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Bozeman · Regional · BZN
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the largest city in the area, offering the widest variety of museums, restaurants and shopping.
near Bozeman Airport.
magnificent scenery and western culture.
rural county with great hiking and fishing; Columbus is the largest town.
on the Beartooth Highway at the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park. A convenient place to dine, refuel and perhaps spend the night while exploring the park.
at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
its historic downtown is a favorite stopping point for visitors.
charming town in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and surrounded by Custer National Forest.
at the turn-off between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, known for its annual rodeo.
a popular entrance with a small airport on the west side of the park.
the world's first national park, set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number of geysers, hot springs, and other thermal areas, as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area. While most of the park is in Wyoming, three of the main entrances to the park are in Montana (Cooke City, Gardiner and West Yellowstone). This park is a .
a large ski resort south of Bozeman, at the headwaters of the Gallatin River.
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