16 days in Montana, Phoenix & Central Arizona & Magnolia Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McDonald, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at John's Lake Loop. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook, then trek along Swiftcurrent Pass Hike, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Swiftcurrent Mountain.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read West Glacier trip maker.

Missoula to West Glacier is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 46°F, and evening lows to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can fly to Scottsdale.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Off-Road Tours and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. Explore Scottsdale's surroundings by going to Chandler (KOLI Equestrian Center & Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass), Phoenix (Balloon Rides & Horseback Riding Tours) and Cave Creek Olive Oil Company (in Cave Creek).

To find out how to plan a trip to Scottsdale, use our trip itinerary maker.

Getting from West Glacier to Scottsdale by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from West Glacier in March, with highs in Scottsdale at 82°F and lows at 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Magnolia.

Family-friendly places like Texas Wolfdog Project and Fernland Historical Park and Museum and Memory Garden will thrill your kids. Explore Magnolia's surroundings by going to Washington (Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Barrington Living History Farm, &more) and Liendo Plantation (in Hempstead).

To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Magnolia tour website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Scottsdale to Magnolia. Traveling from Scottsdale to Magnolia, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Scottsdale in March, you will find days in Magnolia are little chillier (74°F), and nights are about the same (53°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Big Sky.

Family-friendly places like Lone Peak and Big Sky Resort will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Big Sky side-trips: West Yellowstone (Yellowstone Big Gun Fun & Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center).

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Big Sky holiday planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Magnolia to Big Sky. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Magnolia in April: high temperatures in Big Sky hover around 44°F and lows are around 22°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.