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Montana: A Pristine Mountain Vacation ParadiseWhen it comes to choosing a mountain vacation destination the continent of North America has numerous impressive alpine wonderlands to choose from. Within the United States the state of Montana stands out as one of the nation’s premier mountain vacation locales. Even the name of the state- “Montana” is the Spanish word for mountain. That shows you just how much natives to the area appreciate the alpine splendor they are blessed with. In recent years, as alternative resorts in states like Colorado have become more and more crowded, Montana has emerged as an enticing alternative. Montana boasts exciting and world-class mountain resorts such as the expansive Big Sky Resort as well as all-natural mountain preserves such as the Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. While Montana has numerous mountain resorts to choose from, perhaps the largest of all is “Big Sky”. The Big Sky Resort boasts one of the largest ski-able terrains in North America. Big Sky offers ski enthusiasts 5,300 acres of powder paradise, 220 runs, 23 ski-lifts, and well over 4000 feet of vertical drop. Big Sky’s recent partnership with Moonlight Basin offers skiers the largest ski territory in the entire United States. And this expansive range is beginning to attract real attention. Big Sky has seen a real increase in its mountain vacation visitors over the last couple of years. With recent snowfalls that are amongst the most impressive in the resort’s 33 year history, Big Sky appears to have a great future ahead of it. Of course Montana is not only popular with ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Many Montana vacationers travel to this majestic part of the country just to behold the stunning mountain vistas that are in magnificent display. Perhaps the most popular of all the alpine sites available to Montana tourists is the unparalleled beauty of the Glacier National Park. Glacier boasts a mountain splendor that puts it in privileged company indeed. The American alpine wonderland known as the Glacier National Park is a preserve that covers some 1,000,000 plus acres of pristine Montana alpine meadows, lush forest, and sprawling fresh water lakes. Glacier is home numerous animal species including more than 260 species of birds and 70 mammal species. The astounding glaciated landscape of Glacier National Park is a favorite for outdoors enthusiasts from the US, Canada and around the world. The Park features some 700 miles of fully maintained hiking and walking trails. These scenic trails funnel deep into the one of the country’s most astounding and well-preserved natural eco-systems. The stunning territory marked out by the Glacier National Park is not limited to the United States alone. This unique mountain ecosystem stretches north into Canada as the Waterton Lakes National Park. Both Americans and Canadians alike take the task of preserving their natural wonderlands seriously. In 1932 the two nations made a joint venture establishing the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. This joint territory forms one of the most idyllic and untouched natural landscapes on the planet. In 1995 the unique nature of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park was officially recognized when the area was deemed a World Heritage Site. Montana is anything but average when it comes to mountaintop destinations. Not only does this sensational alpine territory boast the Glacier National Park but it is also home to part of the world-renowned Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone features “live geyser shows” and a spectacular mountainous horizon. The park includes popular attraction such as Old Faithful, Madison and Norris, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Grant Village. Whether your plans include scenic drives, some light walking, or some “extreme hiking”, Yellowstone is an outdoor enthusiast’s alpine paradise. Gardiner, Montana hosts the north entrance to the Yellowstone National Park. From Montana the Park stretches south into Wyoming. Considering the amazing mountain destinations mentioned in this article, its no surprise that Montana is a premier destination for alpine enthusiasts from all across the world. Montana boasts one of those wide-open, untainted territories that is relatively unchanged from the time that settlers first ventured here hundreds of years ago. And the combined state and national preservation efforts here guarantee that Montana will remain a mountain paradise for generations to come. Click here for a comprehensive list of Montana mountain resorts... |
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