Activities in Montana
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Chico Hot Springs
Twenty miles south of Livingston, off US 89 en route to Yellowstone, unpretentious Chico Hot Springs has garnered quite a following in the last few years - now attracting celebrity guests from Hollywood. They, along with many regular folks, come to this relaxed place to soak in the two suave open-air mineral pools (admission for nonguests $8.50). The larger pool is the perfect temperature for floating (93°F or 34°C); the smaller pool is hotter (103°F or 54°C), but still not too hot to stay in long enough for wrinkles. The lively bar hosts swinging country-and-western dance bands on weekends. The on-site restaurant (mains $20 to $30) is known for fine steak and seafood.…
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Big Sky Resort
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the expansive beauty around the Gallatin River, running through the Gallatin and Paradise Valleys, for days. Big Sky Resort, with multiple mountains, 400in of annual powder and Montana's longest vertical drop (4350ft), is the valley's foremost destination for skiing. Lift tickets cost less here than at many Rocky Mountain resorts, and if you are traveling with kids then Big Sky is too good a deal to pass up - children under 10 ski free, while even your teenager saves $20 off the adult ticket price. In summer it offers gondola-served hiking and mountain biking.
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Bozeman Hot Springs
Located in the same geothermal ecosystem as Yellowstone, the area around Bozeman is home to around a dozen of Montana's 61 hot springs. Soak away your aches and pains in the pools, sauna and steam-room at Bozeman Hot Springs, 8 miles west of town off US 191.
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Bridger Bowl Ski Area
Only in Montana would you find a nonprofit ski resort. But the excellent community- owned Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 16 miles north of Bozeman, is just that. It's known for its fluffy, light powder and unbeatable prices - especially for children under 12.
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Glacier Park Boat Co
Glacier Park Boat Co rents out kayaks and canoes, and runs popular guided tours (adult/child $22/11) from five locations in Glacier National Park.
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Snowbowl Ski Area
Advanced skiers love Snowbowl Ski Area, 17 miles north of Missoula, for its 2600ft vertical drop - one of the steepest in the USA.
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