The state of Montana is in the northwest part of the United States, bordering Canada (north), the U.S. states of North Dakota and South Dakota (east), Wyoming (south) and Idaho (southwest). Montana has impressive wild areas including the Glacier National Park with stunning landscapes, lakes, dramatic falls and streams. This state is ideal for outdoor activities offering alpine hiking trails or skiing facilities such as in the Big Sky Mountain Village, just close to Yellowstone National Park. In the state capital, Helena, must-see sites include Montana State Capitol, the cathedral and the Great Northern Carousel in Downtown Helena. From Mount Helena you will have an excellent view over the city.
Population: 1.043 million
Capital: Helena
Other major cities: Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, Kalispell
Main attractions: Fort Missoula (Missoula), C.M. Russell Museum (Great Falls), Museum of the Rockies (Bozeman), Helena State Capitol, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Big Sky Montana, Helena National Forest, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Beartooth Highway (scenic drive), Giant Springs State Park, Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Major airports: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), Missoula International Airport (MSO)
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