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13 Sites In Montana That Will Remind You How Stunning America Truly Is

Montana offers stunning natural sites that showcase the beauty of the USA.

Published Mar 25, 2016

Written by 

Jessica Wick

We live in a beautiful world, that’s for sure. But you don’t have to travel to other countries to see stunning sites that will take your breath away. Every corner of the great state of Montana has some beautiful sites that will remind you of how lucky we are to live the USA.

1. Yellowstone National Park

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We’re proud to share this beautiful park with Wyoming (and a little bit of Idaho).

2. The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

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3. Running Eagle Falls, Glacier National Park

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4. Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park

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5. The Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Lolo

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6. The Fort Benton Bridge

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7. Swiftcurrent Lake, Glacier National Park

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8. Beartooth Pass

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9. Makoshika State Park

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10. Mystic Lake

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11. Giant Springs State Park

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12. The Mission Mountain Range

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13. The Clark Fork River

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The Clark Fork spans parts of Montana and Idaho. This photo was taken near Sanders.

America the beautiful, indeed.

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