15 Stunning Photos That Will Remind You Why Montana Is The Best State

To know Montana is to love Montana... and if you live in Montana, you're a lucky person indeed. We've had a long winter here in the Treasure State, but it won't be long before we're enjoying the great outdoors (without multiple layers) again. We thought we'd remind you of how blessed we are to call this state home with some beautiful photos.

1. The Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area is a 11,175-acre piece of paradise located 25 miles south of Butte.

It's beautiful and serene.

2. Glacier National Park's Swiftcurrent Lake looks incredible bathed in the last bit of sunlight.

3. Eastern Montana is breathtaking too.

There's a special kind of beauty on the plains you won't find anywhere else.

4. If you've never explored historic Butte, add it to your bucket list.

There's so much to learn about our history here. Plus, St. Patrick's Day in Butte is an experience like no other.

5. What a peaceful scene located just outside of Gardiner.

6. This stunning starry night sky was captured in Paradise Valley.

7. Makoshika State Park is simply incredible.

8. Speaking of incredible, have you seen the scenery around Montana?

9. Whitefish is one of the most charming places in the country...

10. And don't even get us started on the natural beauty surrounding Ennis.

11. A day spent at Flathead Lake is a good day indeed.

12. What an amazing shot of Ronan at sunset.

13. There's nothing like hiking to Virginia Falls at Glacier National Park.

14. The Bitterroot River shimmers in the sunlight.

15. Take the back roads in Montana. It's always worth it.

Montana is such a visually stunning place. Here's what it looks like when the sunset lights up a Montana sky.