If one of your New Year's resolutions is to see more of Montana, then we have a solution to knock out several of its "must-see" locations all at once.  

The majority of Montana's mountain ranges are concentrated in the western and southwestern portions of the state. You can head east if you're into rolling prairie, wind, and vast amounts of grass. It's beautiful country, but not quite the tourist attraction compared to the ginormous peaks in the west.

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It's not possible to climb every mountain in Montana, but you can see 10 out of its 64 mountain ranges simultaneously. On a clear day, you can also catch glimpses of parts of Idaho and Wyoming's ranges, including Grand Teton, especially if you have some binoculars.

And no, we aren't talking about boarding a plane for the mountain eye candy.

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There is one mountain in particular where you can hike or ride a gondola to the top and see multiple ranges at once.

Lone Mountain, located in Big Sky, Montana, is your ticket to crossing off those sightseeing bucket list items.

Big Sky Ski Resort does offer a first-class tram ride to the top of Lone Peak if hiking is not your shtick. Once you're at the top, you can view 360 degrees of Montana's most epic scenery.

Here are the 10 Mountain Ranges Viewable from Lone Peak.

  1. Madison Range - Lone Mountain is a part of the Madison Range.
  2. Gallatin Range
  3. Bridger Range
  4. Absaroka Range
  5. Beartooth Range
  6. Centennial Mountains
  7. Gravelly Range
  8. Tobacco Roots
  9. Bangtail Range
  10. Crazy Mountains

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Montana's Museum Of The Rockies Is For Everyone! Check It Out

Museum of the Rockies is nestled right next to Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. The Museum is part of the American Alliance of Museums, which means that the Museum of the Rockies is one of the 1,095 museums to hold this distinction. With over 33,000 museums nationwide, this is quite an accomplishment. 

The Museum of the Rockies is also part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail. What is that? It is a trail that runs through the state of Montana and has 14 locations. Each location will get you just a little closer to the history and knowledge of Dinosaurs.  

Museum of the Rockies has current and rotating exhibits. Currently, (December 2021) here are some of my favorites that are on display: Siebel Dinosaur Complex, Welcome to Yellowstone Country, which digs into the history of Montana, Enduring Peoples Exhibit, highlighting the American Indians of Montana, and the Paugh Exhibit, illuminating the stories that connect us with the Northern Colorado Rockies. You can see all the exhibits here to make planning your trip easier.

Museum of the Rockies is an independent 501 Non-Profit here in Bozeman. With that being said, they hold some of the most exquisite benefits throughout the year. This gives the museum the opportunity to continue to be a highlight for the city of Bozeman. Another way to continue the success of the Museum of the Rockies is to become a member.

If you are considering donating to the Museum of the Rockies, you can check it out here and decide which program works best for you. Help Bozeman keep this amazing learning tool open and available to everyone. Enjoy your time at the Museum of the Rockies.

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