What's The Tallest Mountain in Montana?

When you think of Montana, you think of mountains. According to many, the name Montana comes from the Latin word Montanea, which means mountain or mountainous country.

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In case you were curious, while we're not sure of the number of individual mountains in the state, we do know that it is home to more than 100 named mountain ranges, and much of that is located in the western part of Montana.

While many admire the mountains' beauty, they're also useful. For years men and women made their living hunting, trapping, and lumberjacking in the Montana mountains. While some of that still happens today, most of the activity that takes place is recreational.

From hiking and biking to skiing and snowmobiling, the mountains in Montana are just as popular now as they've ever been.

Which Montana mountain is the tallest?

Certain mountains have their claim to fame. There's Pike's Peak, Mount Everest, Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Fuji, and Mount McKinley. Of course, all of those are outside of Montana. So, which mountain is the tallest in Montana?

According to Google, the tallest mountain in Montana is Granite Peak.

Granite Peak is located in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and is located in Park County in the south-central part of the state. Granite Peak is the 10th-tallest mountain in the United States, with a peak of 12,807 feet.

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According to sources, Granite Peak was the last of the big mountains to be climbed in Big Sky Country, with a group of men reaching the top back in August of 1923. The mountain is considered to be one of the most difficult to climb due to the weather and other factors.

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Montana's 6 Most Beautiful Places

Living in Big Sky Country has its perks. From breathtaking scenery to world-class skiing and fly fishing, Montana has a lot to offer. Not only are we home to hundreds of lakes and rivers, but we also claim two of the most famous National Parks in the country. Although it should be noted that we didn't include any spots in Yellowstone because it covers multiple states. So, which places in Montana are the most beautiful? Here's our Top 6.

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Montana's Top 5 Towns To Call Home

They say "Home is where your heart is", and if your heart is in Big Sky Country, there's a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a bigger city feel or a small town, you can find it here in Montana.

So, which Montana towns are the best places to call home? According to one source, 5 towns make the list, and you can find all 5 below.

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What's The Worst Thing About Living In Montana?

Montana is known as "The Last Best Place", and for many, that's a true statement. However, Montana isn't for everyone, and if you're living outside of Big Sky Country and considering making the move, there's a few things you should know before you decide to pack up, put the house for sale, and schedule that moving truck.

We asked ChatGPT what is the worst thing about living in Montana and the popular website came back with several answers, which you can find below.

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