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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Let the first national park take the reins at number
two on our list. With wafts of sulfur emanating
from the ground to your nose, it's hard to grasp
the majesty this park holds. From bison to bear,
cutthroat trout to lodgepole pine, the array of
species both flora and fauna with the chemical
equation and the supervolcano waiting for its
moment make Yellowstone one of the most unique
destinations in the world. With millions of acres
to explore and a road that circumnavigates the
park, a single day is hardly enough to appreciate
its grandeur. Let Old Faithful take your inspiration
and imagination to the sky.
BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Glacier and Yellowstone may be at the top of this list for obvious reasons, but neither of them has the solitude one can find at the Bighorn
Canyon. With 120,000-plus acres of a watershed that straddles both Montana and Wyoming, this adventurer's playground boasts bird
watching for numerous species, camping, hiking, and, most importantly, fishing. The Bighorn River and Lake both feature world-class
trout fishing. A unique setting to get away from it all, the Bighorn Canyon is a must-see location.
GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
With buildings dating back to the 1860s
and cattle still roaming the land as they
have for nearly 200 years, this historic site
has guided walking tours, miles of trails to explore, and lessons in roping and
blacksmithing. An excellent place for the family and the curious alike who wish
to one day have a ranch of their own.
Once spanning ten million acres, this was the embodiment of the rancher's
dream. Nothing but expansive views, wide-open plains, and grazing land for
days. For cowboys hoping to strike it rich, this was indeed the promised land.
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