There’s a reason our country is called “America the beautiful.” Every state has its own unique features and charms, and we’re lucky to call this country home. Of course, as stunning as the rest of the country is, those who call Montana home know it’s the most beautiful place on Earth. Here’s a little photographic evidence for your enjoyment.
Just look at Lake McDonald at dusk.
Ryan McKee / Flickr How lucky are those kayakers?
What an incredible shot of Kootenai Falls.
Troy Smith / Flickr
Montana is one of the few places where people still go for a long drive to relax.
Don Barrett / Flickr It’s easy to see why. This shot was captured on MT-59 southeast of Miles City.
Welcome to West Yellowstone.
Anne McCormack / Flickr This is Big Sky Country at its best.
The Whitefish Mountains look almost otherworldly at sunrise.
Troy Smith / Flickr This view would be worth waking up early for.
Swiftcurrent Lake is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Glacier National Park.
Jonathan C. Wheeler / Flickr And that’s saying a lot.
Missoula’s M Trail offers the best views of the beautiful city.
Brett Davis / Flickr
What an incredible view of Glacier from Logan Pass at sunset.
JD Hascup / Flickr
This perfect Montana moment, with stormy skies and trotting horses, was captured at Little Bighorn National Monument.
Brett Whaley / Flickr
There is truly nothing like a Montana night sky.
Eugene Wilson / Flickr
Wheat fields, mountains and bright blue skies… this photo pretty much sums up Montana.
Jeff P / Flickr
Just look at all the soft hues in this Eastern Montana sunset shot.
((brian)) / Flickr The train in the background is a nice bonus.
Someone made an impromptu campsite in this peaceful valley near Ennis.
Bureau of Land Managent / Flickr We can’t say we blame them.
Just look at this amazing Bitterroot Valley sunset.
Jeff Smith / Flickr It looks like a painting, but if you call Montana home, this is your everyday life.
Montana is especially beautiful in the winter.
Eric Moreno / Flickr The charming Big Sky area looks so picturesque when it’s covered with snow.
Montana is simply spectacular.
Ryan McKee / Flickr As John Steinbeck once said, “But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.”
For more gorgeous pictures of the Treasure State, check out these magical sunset shots.
Ryan McKee / Flickr
How lucky are those kayakers?
Troy Smith / Flickr
Don Barrett / Flickr
It’s easy to see why. This shot was captured on MT-59 southeast of Miles City.
Anne McCormack / Flickr
This is Big Sky Country at its best.
This view would be worth waking up early for.
Jonathan C. Wheeler / Flickr
And that’s saying a lot.
Brett Davis / Flickr
JD Hascup / Flickr
Brett Whaley / Flickr
Eugene Wilson / Flickr
Jeff P / Flickr
((brian)) / Flickr
The train in the background is a nice bonus.
Bureau of Land Managent / Flickr
We can’t say we blame them.
Jeff Smith / Flickr
It looks like a painting, but if you call Montana home, this is your everyday life.
Eric Moreno / Flickr
The charming Big Sky area looks so picturesque when it’s covered with snow.
As John Steinbeck once said, “But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.”
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