14 Places In Montana That’ll Make You Swear You’re On Another Planet

Living in Montana is out of this world! Sometimes it even looks that way. Check out these beautiful other-worldly photos of the Treasure State, and you'll discover some of the most interesting places to visit in Montana that will make you truly appreciate your own backyard.

1. The Swan Valley at sunset.

Montana's Swan Valley is gorgeous at any time, but visit for sunset and you'll be in for a real treat when the sky lights up. Did you know you can even hike with llamas here?Read more right here!

2. The moon rising over Bozeman.

Bozeman is a dreamy city, and it looks otherworldly when it sits under a full moon.

3. The Lewis and Clark Caverns, near Whitehall.

These incredible caverns are truly a natural wonder! Be sure to visit to learn all about the delicate ecosystem and the way they were created. Read more right here.

4. Hot Springs

They don't call Montana "big sky" country for no reason! You'll often be lucky enough to spot fascinating cloud formations, like this one over Hot Springs.

5. The sunrise over Lake McDonald at Glacier National Park.

Glacier National Park is an amazing slice of heaven. Catch sunrise over Lake McDonald for a spiritual experience. Read more right here.

6. The Northern Lights in Billings.

How cool is it to be able to see the Northern Lights?! It takes a certain strength of solar storm and the right conditions, but keep an eye on the aurora forecast and you'll get to spot them. Read more right here.

7. Hebgen Lake on a sunny day.

Nothing beats an alpine lake under a bright blue sky! Read more right here.

8. Devil’s Overlook at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

Bighorn Canyon straddles Wyoming and Montana, and offers a ton of outdoor recreation opportunities. Hike to Devil's Overlook for a particularly cool view! Read more right here.

9. Star Trails at Bowman Lake.

Camping out under the stars is one of the best parts of living out here in Montana. Bowman Lake is one of our favorite spots to spend the night.Read more right here.

10. These purple mountain majesties at Glacier National Park.

The early morning sun can do incredible things to the light on the mountains!

11. This beautiful waterfall near Stoney Indian Pass.

Is there anything more peaceful than sitting down and watching a cascade tumble down the mountainside? I don't think so, and luckily, here in Montana that happens a whole lot.You can read more about hiking in this area here.

12. Makoshika State Park at night.

Makoshika is one of Montana's underrated wonders, and all it takes is one trip to fall in love with this landscape. Read more right here.

13. Painted rocks at Flathead Lake.

Plan a day out near Flathead Lake and you can see artwork from indigenous people on the Painted Rocks cliff. Read more about the Painted Rocks right here.

14. Birch Lake at the Jewel Basin Hiking Area.

It's easy to see why they call this Jewel Basin! It's a treasure right here in the Treasure State. Read more right here.

Sometimes our state seems too beautiful to be real! Where do you love to get away from it all here in Montana? Tells us your favorite and most interesting places to visit and we'll be sure to check them out!