Area Code 406 Location - Montana

We've had a brief Montana stay before going to the Alta Wilderness, but I'm already dreaming about what a visit to Montana's other great wilderness areas will be like. Bozeman and Billings are two areas that I plan to explore more deeply in future years.

Both towns of Billings and Bozeman are quite small with little population and very little tourism. They have the makings of excellent ski resorts. Maybe they can use some advertising (I've seen billboards for resorts and hotels on highways leading up to Montana).

Billings, Montana is a good alternative to other mountain towns that are quite large city oriented. It is also closer to the state capital of Helena, which gives the visitor great opportunities to see the most important events taking place in Helena.

The town of Bozeman is located in the midst of some stunning mountains on the Continental Divide. It is the largest city in the state of Montana.

There are plenty of wonderful things to do in Bozeman including hiking, cycling, and ski touring. Some of the attractions of Bozeman include Bozeman Art Center, Bozeman Botanical Gardens, Bozeman Valley Zoo, and the museum of science and nature.

In early spring or fall the "whiter" parts of Montana get quite hot and are perfect for skiing during the summer months. Outdoor Activities in this region include skiing, snowmobiling, biking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, rafting, tubing, hiking, and mountain biking.

If you're a nature lover, I highly recommend a stop in Bozeman at the beautiful Butte Garden located at the Butte Garden Nature Preserve and Botanical Gardens. There are various trails around the perimeter of the gardens. The first one is a paved walkway and following it you will pass under large sculptures of native American art along with native wildlife, rocks, and waterfalls.

You may want to check out the Butte Garden Nature Preserve and Botanical Gardens if you're planning a trip to Bozeman, Montana. The gardens are owned by the Butte Garden Foundation.