Central Montana

05/29/2026

The leaves are blooming, the rivers are flowing and spring is in full swing in Central Montana!

05/21/2026

Take a hike with us at Crown Butte Preserve, just south of Simms, MT! A perfect spring or fall hike!

If you plan to visit this trail in the summer, be on the lookout for rattlesnakes

05/21/2026

The Judith Guard Station is located near Sapphire Village and Utica, both great places to grab a bite and swap stories before rolling deeper into the Little Belts. Head up the Middle Fork of the Judith if you are looking for more rugged terrain or cruise the Judith Basin for a more relaxed adventure!

05/15/2026

Nothing like some spring riding in Central Montana!

Pictured is the River’s Edge Trail, just outside of Great Falls, but there is great riding all over the region. DM us if you want a few trails recs 🙃

05/08/2026

We just launched something built for the people who share Central Montana with our visitors!

Exploration: Central Montana is a free, online training designed for front-line staff, local businesses, and community members who welcome visitors every day. It’s built around the real questions you hear all the time, from “what should we do here?” to “where should we stop on the way to Glacier?”

Quick, practical, and self-paced, it helps build confidence in sharing local knowledge and creating a better visitor experience across the region. Plus, it gives some great ideas on you can take a weekend trip!

And if you’re not from here, you’re still welcome to take the training! It’s a great way to get to know Central Montana :)

Check it out at the link in our comments 👇

04/30/2026

A great article from USA Today covering the Montana Dinosaur Trail, with direct mentions of four of the six museums right here in our region!

Read the article and get inspired to take a Prehistoric Trip this summer!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2026/04/30/walking-with-dinosaurs/89200626007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgZ7lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeYMovhEJPQVl7zKcF0wJe3YfyuKEaaVD-HBLlVPxA5K1kDWeMl7baVSE5ZM_aem_Y8f3N15UP23QHRYXG1aIUA

Montana's Dinosaur Trail offers museums and dig sites where you can uncover fossils, learn about prehistoric life and even name a discovery.

04/22/2026

From the Upper Missouri River Breaks to Sluice Boxes State Park, Beaver Creek County Park and the Rocky Mountain Front, there’s plenty of Earth to Explore in Central Montana. Happy Earth Day!

04/15/2026

Congratulations to the community of Winnett on being awarded a Montana Tourism Development Grant!

This funding will support several projects, including the renovation of Flatwillow Hall (pictured), a historic landmark located 13 miles south of town. Plans for the space include infrastructure updates, a kitchen, on-site lodging, and more, with the goal of creating a field school and events center.

Here’s a look at the hall today. Check out the ceiling and wire light protectors, remnants from the days when basketball was played inside.

Stay tuned for updates as the project moves forward!

04/09/2026

Hey! If you’re here, you’re either planning a visit to Central Montana, have visited before, or you already call it home. Either way, we’d love your input. We're working on a study to better understand travelers in our region. Take the quick survey linked in the comments below! Thanks in advance!

📸Wahkpa Chu'gn Buffalo Jump

04/06/2026

Happy 406 Day from Central Montana!
Wide open spaces, small towns, and plenty to explore.

📸 Bearpaw Lake south of Havre