Cities Take a
look at the various communities Montana has to offer. This
section not only offers photos but information on many of
Montana's cities. Click here to view the Cities and Towns PDF from our Production Guide.
Dams The thunder
and roar that amazed the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805
upon discovering the original five great falls of the Missouri
can still be experienced throughout the state.
Lakes/Reservoirs
Like uncut gems, Montana's lakes and reservoirs sparkle
in brilliant sapphire, blue topaz, soft turquoise and deep
jade. From grassy hills to pine-covered mountains, their
settings are as varied as the land.
Mansions From
historic homesteads, to rustic homes, to modern lodges,
Montana's mansions offer as much in variety as its scenery.
Mountains Montana
takes its name from the Spanish word for mountains, and
virtually every type of mountain can be found under the
Big Sky. Grassy mounds ease up from the prairie, while flat-topped
buttes command attention on the plains. Massive pine-covered
ranges provide passage to boundless woods, and jagged peaks
serve as the rugged sentinels of time.
Performance Roads
Montana holds some magnificent scenery that can be found
by way of our highways and roads. From a meandering highway
along a pristine lake to dramatic switchbacks through towering
mountains, to gently winding roads through rolling hills
that ease up from the plains, whatever you are looking for,
our roads will lead you there.
Prison (vacant) Montana's Old Territorial Prison was built to house some
pretty bad apples. Its gothic towers, iron gates and stone
cells created a piece of hell in a heavenly place. It includes
four-tiered cell blocks with catwalks, and guard cages.
Built at the turn-of-the-century, it also includes "The
Hole," a large prison yard, shower room, visiting areas,
warden's and administrative offices, Sally Port and guard
towers.
Railroads If usable tracks, engines and cars are what you seek, look to the dramatic landscape of Montana. Trains chug over trestles, through tunnels, across badlands and along mountain ranges. When these trains roll down the track, they take you not just through the pristine valleys and tidy little towns, but into the rail-yards and back doors of gritty urban centers.
Montana Short Line View photos of the Virginia/Nevada City Short Line Steam Engine, an original steam locomotive. With a 17,000 horsepower engine, the Short Line barrels down a mile-and-a-half of track connecting two authentic Western Towns.
Rivers For every
Blackfoot River of literary fame, there are dozens of less
famous but equally interesting, waterways in Montana. You
can always count on the state for crystal clear streams
and whitewater stretches, but we can also lead you to winding
rivers that flow through scenic mountains, prairies, and
canyons.
Ski Areas The charm
of a local ski area is as accessible as the sophistication
of a major resort. Each area boasts a unique type of mountain
and its own style of snow. Lodge merchants range from hot
dog vendors to furriers. Sleigh rides, cross-country skiing
and snowmobiling are often just around the bend.
Unique Locations If you're
looking for the odd, strange, and perplexing, Montana has it as well. While
famous for it's mountainous grandeur, Montana is also the home of some very unique
locations. Coming Soon...
Waterfalls While
magnificent structures have been built to harness energy
and reserve water, many falls still rush freely.
Western Towns You'll see it in homesteads on the plains and cabins in the hills. Standing sets, western towns and ghost towns remain in tribute to a way of life gone by. The personality of the wild frontier still can be found in functioning communities, turn-of-the-century structures, withering town sites and our old Territorial Prison.
