Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Lee Metcalf Wilderness approximately covers an area of 254,288 acres. The wilderness is divided into four regions namely Bear Trap Canyon, Spanish Peaks, Taylor-Hilgard, and Monument Mountains. The wilderness also comprises 32 breathtaking mountains that are a treat to the eye. Here, you can also indulge in activities like horseback riding, hiking and rock climbing. Its main attractions include Deer Lake, Hilgard Peak and Lone Mountain. Make sure that you are comfortable with the creatures of the wild since the wilderness is home to several animals like black bears, elk, moose and bighorn sheep.
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Named in honor of famed explorers Lewis and Clark, the Lewis and Clark Caverns strangely have nothing to do with them. However, they enjoy the status of being named a National Monument, owing to the exquisite beauty of their limestone surroundings. Located in the eponymous state park at an elevation of 5,300 feet (1615.44 meters), they are known to be the most stunning limestone cavern in the Northwest. The cave's womb is adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and other geological phenomena. As you walk through these caverns on your guided tours, you will discover naturally cool environs, seeing as the walls exude intrinsic air-conditioning. The guided tours are open during the summer months from May to September.
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Standing tall at an elevation of 11,167 feet (3,404 meters), Lone Mountain is a part of Montana's Madison Mountain Range. The marvelous Big Sky Resort occupies most the mountain's area, which boasts of being one the biggest ski areas in the United States. Its spectacular location attracts hordes of tourists during skiing season who flock here to enjoy the splendid wintry wonderland. Enjoy a magnificent vertical drop on your next skiing adventure, take a ride on the Lone Peak Tram, hike your way to the summit on an exhilarating adventure, or tour the peak on a summer expedition.
