DISCOVER OUR MOST COLORFUL SEASON The abundance of a Montana autumn.
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There’s no doubt fall is one of the loveliest times to explore Western Montana’s Glacier Country. In addition to vibrant colors, visitation tends to quiet down a bit. The valleys and mountains say goodbye to the green shades of summer and hello to the brilliant and rich yellows and golds, as aspen, cottonwood and tamarack trees show off their perfectly coordinated hues.
TOP 5 FALL DRIVES 1. THE SEELEY-SWAN: A hot spot for fall colors, the Seeley-Swan Valley provides extraordinary views via the quiet corridor of U.S. Highway 83. 2. L AKE KOOCANUSA SCENIC BYWAY: What’s better than a scenic byway? A scenic byway in autumn. Take in the golden hues as you circle the reservoir. 3. H IGHWAY 200, SANDERS COUNTY: From Ravalli to Thompson Falls, Highway 200 travels through a beautiful, quiet valley with breathtaking river views.
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4. HIGHWAY 12, LOLO TO IDAHO: This heavily forested, scenic route from the top of the Bitterroot Valley into Idaho has you immersed in stunning fall color for most of the drive. Bonus: This is the same spot where Lewis and Clark crossed into Idaho in 1805. 5. H UNGRY HORSE RESERVOIR LOOP: Just outside Glacier National Park, this shoreline loop across from the South Fork of the Flathead River offers stunning Mountain views.
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