The No-Itinerary Itinerary

While there is a lot to see and do in Montana, and you'll see more if you plan ahead, it is also the perfect place not to plan ahead. That is to say, you are likely to have a very enjoyable and memorable trip to Montana even if you just show up: whether at a ski resort, a guest ranch, or even with only a car and a tent, and no clear itinerary or plan. At Montana ski resorts you can wear yourself out on the slopes and then kick back in the hot tub (or the hot springs!) and watch the sunset. At a guest ranch or summer resort, you'll find plenty to do each day between hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and exploring the lay of the land that surrounds you. Whether you come with an itinerary in mind or not, be sure to stop and smell the wildflowers while you're in Montana.

Resources:

Northern Plains. Lincolnwood, Illinois: Exxon Mobil Travel Guide, 2006.

Olin, Susan. Glacier National Park. Guilford, CT: Insiders' Guide, 2005. Fourth edition.

Tirrell, Norma. Montana. Oakland, California: Compass American Guides, Inc., 1997.