30 days in Montana Itinerary

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Grinnell Glacier and Avalanche Lake. Go for a jaunt from Glacier National Park to Polebridge to see Home Ranch Bottoms about 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake McDonald, take in the dramatic scenery at Running Eagle Falls, trek along Iceberg Lake Trail, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Trail of the Cedars.

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Paris, France to Glacier National Park is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Paris to Glacier National Park. Traveling from Paris in June, Glacier National Park is a bit cooler at night with lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Libby.

Libby is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Montana. Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take a peaceful walk through Kootenai National Forest, identify plant and animal life at Ross Creek Cedar Grove Scenic Area, and then take in the views from Kootenai Falls Suspension Bridge. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Libby Heritage Museum, get a taste of life in the country at McGinnis Meadows Cattle and Guest Ranch, and then admire the engineering at Libby Dam Visitor Center.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Glacier National Park to Libby. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Glacier National Park to Libby due to the time zone difference. June in Libby sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Missoula.

Missoula is a city in the U.S. state of Montana and is the county seat of Missoula County. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine. Get out of town with these interesting Missoula side-trips: Natural Pier Bridge (in Alberton), Kerr Dam (in Polson) and Bison Range (in Moiese). There's lots more to do: deepen your understanding at University of Montana, identify plant and animal life at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, examine the collection at Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center, and get in on the family fun at A Carousel for Missoula.

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Traveling by car from Libby to Missoula takes 3.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Libby to Missoula due to the time zone difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Helena.

Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Discover out-of-the-way places like Mount Helena and Montana Historical Society Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Butte (Old Lexington Stamp Mill and Gardens, World Museum of Mining, &more). There's lots more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Montana State Capitol, identify plant and animal life at Gates of the Mountains, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena, and catch some excitement at Great Northern Carousel.

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Traveling by car from Missoula to Helena takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. June in Helena sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Great Falls.

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): see the interesting displays at C.M. Russell Museum, catch a live performance at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and then admire the majestic nature at Giant Springs State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): walk around Gibson Park, hike along River's Edge Trail, then get engrossed in the history at Ursuline Centre, and finally play a few rounds at Valley View Garden Golf.

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Traveling by car from Helena to Great Falls takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Great Falls can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Billings.

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area with a population of 166,855.Billings is located in the south-eastern portion of the state and is the seat of Yellowstone County, which had a 2015 population of 157,048. Explore hidden gems such as DanWalt Gardens and Yellowstone Art Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Custer Battlefield Museum (in Garryowen), Crow Agency (Custer Battlefield Trading Company & Little Bighorn Battlefield) and Big Horn County Historical Museum (in Hardin). There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Pompeys Pillar National Monument, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, sample the tasty concoctions at Thirsty Street Brewing Company at The Taproom, and look for all kinds of wild species at Four Dances Recreation Area.

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Getting from Great Falls to Billings by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Great Falls in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Billings, with lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Gardiner.

Gardiner serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, marked by an iconic stone arch.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): trot along with a tour on horseback, look for gifts at Parks' Fly Shop, and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Keep things going the next day: test the waters at Yellowstone Hot Springs, then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and then ride a horse along Wilderness Connection.

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You can drive from Billings to Gardiner in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Billings in June: high temperatures in Gardiner hover around 24°C and lows are around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

Explore hidden gems such as Yellowstone Big Gun Fun and Fishing Charters & Tours. Go for a jaunt from West Yellowstone to Big Sky to see Nature & Wildlife Tours about 58 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Earthquake Lake, identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Drive from Gardiner to West Yellowstone in 2 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bozeman.

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Yellowstone Guidelines and Gallatin River. Get out of town with these interesting Bozeman side-trips: Three Forks (Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park & Missouri Headwaters State Park) and Big Sky (The Soldiers Chapel & Ousel Falls Trail). The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Gallatin Canyon, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Montana Grizzly Encounter, take an in-depth tour of American Computer & Robotics Museum, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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Getting from West Yellowstone to Bozeman by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus. In June, Bozeman is a bit warmer than West Yellowstone - with highs of 29°C and lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.