30 days in Montana Itinerary

Missoula is a city in the U.S. state of Montana and is the county seat of Missoula County. Attractions like Dragon Hollow Play Area and A Carousel for Missoula make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Ohrmann Museum & Gallery (in Drummond), Discovery Ski Area (in Anaconda) and Granite County Museum (in Philipsburg). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Rugg's Outfitting, stroll around Caras Park, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Sentinel, and see what you can catch with Flathead Lake Charters.

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Hervey Bay, Australia to Missoula is an approximately 30-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Hervey Bay to Missoula is minus 17 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Hervey Bay in April; daily highs in Missoula reach 16°C and lows reach 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Libby.

Libby is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Montana. On the 8th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Libby Heritage Museum, then wander the wide-open spaces of McGinnis Meadows Cattle and Guest Ranch, and then immerse yourself in nature at Logan State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: hit the slopes at Turner Mountain Ski Area, look for all kinds of wild species at Ross Creek Cedar Grove Scenic Area, and then take in the views from Kootenai Falls Suspension Bridge.

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Drive from Missoula to Libby in 3.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Missoula to Libby due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Glacier National Park.

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.

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: trek along Swiftcurrent Pass Hike, explore the activities along Bullhead Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at John's Lake Loop, and take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Libby to Glacier National Park. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. In April in Glacier National Park, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Red Lodge.

Red Lodge is a city in and the county seat of Carbon County, Montana, United States. Bring the kids along to Red Lodge Mountain and Silver Run Trails. Get out of town with these interesting Red Lodge side-trips: Chief Plenty Coups State Park (in Pryor) and Stillwater Anglers (in Columbus). There's still lots to do: get outside with Beartooth Slingshot Rentals, explore the activities along Wild Bill Lake, get a taste of the local shopping with Carbon County Art Guild & Depot Gallery, and stroll through Lake Fork Trail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Glacier National Park to Red Lodge. In April, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time 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. Kids will appreciate attractions like Bridger Bowl and Horseback Riding Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Bozeman: Big Sky (Big Sky Resort, Ousel Falls Trail, &more) and Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures (in Ennis). The adventure continues: look and learn at Museum of the Rockies, sample the fine beverages at Bozeman Spirits Distillery, get to know the fascinating history of Downtown Bozeman, and get into the urban bustle at Bozeman Public Library.

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You can drive from Red Lodge to Bozeman in 2.5 hours. In April in Bozeman, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car 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 23rd (Sun): stop by Yellowstone Gifts & Sweets, ride a horse along Wilderness Connection, and then boost your wellbeing at Yellowstone Hot Springs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Traveling by car from Bozeman to Gardiner takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In April, Gardiner is little chillier than Bozeman - with highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) 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.

Kids will enjoy Lone Peak and Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. Take a break from West Yellowstone with a short trip to Lone Mountain Ranch Outdoor Shop in Big Sky, about 1 hour away. Spend the 28th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Two Top, trot along with a tour on horseback, explore the activities along Yellowstone River, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by car from Gardiner to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. In April, daily temperatures in West Yellowstone can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.