There is no place like Montana in the summertime, and there is no place better to experience the heritage, culture, and great outdoors that Montana has to offer than Missouri River Country. Northeast Montana is full of the heart, soul, and wide open spaces that make our state so special. With more room to roam, Northeast Montana's expansive natural spaces and charming communities shine in the summertime, when the days stretch longer and leave more time to get outside and leave your worries in the dust! Here are 10 photos of Missouri River Country that will leave you ready to come visit us this summer.
More Miles to Explore
Northeast Montana has no shortage of opportunities for summer
outdoor recreation. From hiking and boating to camping and off-roading, Missouri River Country has it all!
More Space to Stargaze
Whether you are looking for a destination astrotourism vacation or a chance to kick back and
stargaze, look no further than Missouri River Country. With some of the darkest skies in the lower 48 and chances to view the Northern Lights and the Milky Way Galaxy, Northeast Montana's stargazing will leave you absolutely speechless.
More Roads to Adventure
Photo by Bradley Castaneda
From scenic driving and
motorcycle rides to biking and
ATV trails, Missouri River Country's wide open spaces offer visitors a chance to hit the open roads to adventure.
More Connections to Foster
Photo by Jamie Blotske
While stunning, the landscape is not the most beautiful part of Missouri River Country. Northeast Montana's
towns and communities are home to charming main streets, delicious dining options, friendly locals, and comfortable accommodations, leaving you more time to foster connections and make memories.
More Time to Unplug
Photo by Kristi Powell
The rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in Missouri River Country make for the perfect place to plan your summer escape. Whether you speed is a peaceful day of kayaking or stand-up paddle-boarding on water or you are looking for some speed on Fort Peck Lake,
water recreation is a way of life in Northeast Montana.
More Montana to Experience
Photo by Rick Madsen
Summer in Missouri River Country boasts a number of
cultural events to attend that are sure to be fun, memorable, and informative for the whole family. From county fairs and rodeos to gold panning and museums, Montana's cultural vibrancy is yours to explore in Northeast Montana.
More Nature to Bask In
With more room to roam and more miles to explore, Missouri River Country is bursting with gorgeous vistas, stunning sunsets, breathtaking waters, and lots of "Pull over! I gotta get a picture of that!" Embedded in our stunning scenic beauty is a region of Montana bursting with
experiences and events all summer long.
More Shoreline to Fish
Photo by Visit Montana
Cast your worries aside and reel in unforgettable action on Northeast Montana’s lakes and rivers. With more miles of shoreline than the California coast and 50 species of fish, the iconic Fort Peck Lake is an angler's treasure paradise. And with the Missouri and Yellowstone river criss-crossing the region, there are opportunities for
fishing abound.
More Heritage to Discover
Photo by Visit Montana
Missouri River Country is the ancestral home of the Assiniboine people, and members of the Sioux Nation call our corner of Montana home, and
their proud cultural heritage continues to be celebrated today. Annual pow wows are held on the Fort Peck reservation, where traditional dance, song, and tribal ceremonies can be experienced. Visitors can meet with the singers, dancers and drummers to learn about their roles in the pow wow.
More Room to Roam
With the perfect blend of adventure and solitude, there is no place quite like Northeast Montana. As you lose yourself in our rolling prairies and badlands, gorgeous waters, stunning night skies, charming communities, vibrant cultural events, every moment of discovery between, you'll find pieces of yourself you never knew were missing.
Plan your trip to Missouri River Country today and experience what it is like to explore Montana where there is more room to roam.
