Montana Travel
When you come to “Big Sky Country,” you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore the many attractions that Montana has to offer. Montana is more than just cowboys and cattle ranches. It’s brimming with state parks, scenic vistas, world class skiing and just enough “Old West” flavor to really let you enjoy its history. These Web sites can help you sort through the myriad opportunities you’ll encounter on your journey. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
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Getting Around in Montana
Montana is the fourth largest state in the U.S., meaning you’ll have to cover some serious miles to see even a fraction of what it has to offer. The Web sites in this section can help you learn how to get around and see the sites of Montana.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Several years ago, Montana applied a “Reasonable and Prudent” speed limit standard on its roadways, which many people happily considered “no speed limit.” If you’re driving on Montana’s roads, remember that there is a speed limit today, and speeders may receive a ticket.
- If you’re traveling by air, visit the findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide to search for affordable flights to Montana.
Dulcinea's Picks
For general advice …
Travel Montana
details the numerous ways to travel around Montana, whether by train, airplane, RV or bus. Learn where the scenic drives are and where to find a visitor information center for help along your journey.
The Montana Department of Transportation
provides travel alerts, road condition reports, and information on construction delays and other restrictions on Montana roadways. Choose a region on the map provided or click on the information that interests you to get started. There’s also a calculator that finds the mileage between Montana cities and towns.
The National Weather Service
provides weather watches, advisories and warnings for Montana. For local weather forecasts, use the “Local forecast” search box on the upper left of the main page.
For RVs …
Kampgrounds of America
(KOA) offers a list of “KOA Preferred” RV rental centers in Montana, and also provides contact information for national rental services like Cruise America and El Monte RV.
For rental car search …
Hotwire.com
has bargains on domestic car rentals from major companies like Avis, Budget and Hertz. Specify the date, time of pickup and location, and they’ll find the best deal. Warning: you’ll learn which of the three companies you’re renting from only after you accept the price.
CarRentals.com
compares car rental rates from more than 10 major companies, including Budget, Alamo and Thrifty. The search engine is quick and easy to use.
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