Explore Our Local Team’s Top Summer Picks in Montana!
Montana summers are truly iconic! While winter brings abundant snowfall to many parts of our state, summer transforms Montana into an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Did you know that in some areas, it stays light past 9 PM or even 10 PM during the summer months?
We have compiled a list of our favorite summer activities categorized by area for you and your family and friends to enjoy during your Montana vacation!
Big Sky:
- Experience whitewater rafting in Montana
- Embark on a fly-fishing adventure
- Enjoy a horseback riding experience
- Visit the Big Sky Farmer’s Market
- Hike to the stunning Ousel Falls
Big Sky Resort:
- Play a round of golf at the Big Sky Resort Golf Course
- Dine at Bunker Deck & Grill
- Take a scenic lift ride for breathtaking views
- Participate in various basecamp activities
- Try mountain biking
- Join a guided hiking tour
- Channel your inner archer by trying archery
- Enjoy a fun game of mini golf
- Look for the Creature X experience
Yellowstone National Park:
- Book a tour of the park
- Go mountain biking
- Drive through Firehole Canyon Drive for stunning views of lava flows and a great swimming spot!
- Visit Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin
- Hike along numerous trails to find the perfect one for you!
- Explore the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
- Check out West Yellowstone for attractions and dining options
Bozeman:
- Attend the Big Sky Country State Fair, starting around July 20th
- Roam through the Bogert Farmer’s Market
- Enjoy Music on Main – free concerts every Thursday evening in Downtown Bozeman
- Take a river tubing trip on the Madison River
- Visit the Museum of the Rockies
- Remember, Bozeman and Big Sky are neighboring towns, so explore the above section for more summer highlights!
Flathead Valley:
- Boat or swim in Flathead Lake or Whitefish Lake
- Head to Whitefish Mountain Resort for summer activities like ziplining, mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides
- Hike the Whitefish Legacy Trail System or trek up Whitefish Mountain Resort and take the chairlift or gondola down
- Experience spring biking in Glacier National Park
- Take a hot springs tour – Montana has several to choose from!
- Enjoy golfing as the season runs from May through October, weather permitting
- Sip a drink at Bonsai Brewing Project in Whitefish or Flathead Lake Brewing Company in Bigfork
Glacier National Park:
- Bicycle along the Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Visit the stunning Lake McDonald – it might be chilly, but it’s worth dipping your toes in!
- Hike numerous trails; our favorite is the Avalanche Lake Trail at Lake McDonald
- Explore West Glacier Village for unique shops and dining options!
- Play mini-golf at the Golfing to the Sun mini-golf course
- Experience a Glacier Zipline Canopy Tour
