Local Area

The oldest National Park created in 1872. A mountain wildland, home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of bison and elk, the park is the core of one of the last, nearly intact, natural ecosystems in the Earth’s temperate zone. Old Faithful and the majority of the world's geysers are preserved here. http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm

Montana's first and best-known state park featuring one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Naturally air conditioned, these spectacular caves lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites are electrically lighted and safe to visit. Above ground, a self-guided nature trail provides opportunities to understand the natural surroundings. http://stateparks.mt.gov/lewis-and-clark-caverns/

The Museum of the Rockies, a world-class museum located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Bozeman, Montana, is just 90 minutes from Yellowstone National Park. As a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and a Federal Repository for fossils, the Museum features one of the largest and most important collections of dinosaur fossils in the world which is based on the work of world-renowned paleontologist and advisor to the Jurassic Park films, Jack Horner. http://museumoftherockies.org

Natural hot springs, spa and fitness center featuring 9 pools, dry & wet saunas and a juice bar.

Part of the Museum of the Rockies, Taylor Planetarium has recently installed one of the world’s most advanced visual technologies. Called Digistar 5 and developed by Evans & Sutherland, this state-of-the-art projection system will allow visitors to experience our universe in vivid colors, visual motion and brilliant displays of light. http://museumoftherockies.org

Year round activities for the entire family. Biggest Skiing in America with 5,532 acres - 220 named runs covering over 110 miles on three separate mountains. Summer fun includes lift rides, zip lines, hiking, biking, golf, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and more. http://www.bigskyresort.com/

Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers merge to form the 2,300 mile Missouri River. Fishing, bird watching, rafting, canoeing, hiking, biking, photography opportunities abound. ADA accessible, picnic grounds, boat launch and Summer Speaker Series in the picnic area on Saturday evenings. http://stateparks.mt.gov/missouri-headwaters/

Montana Grizzly Encounter in Bozeman, Montana, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of grizzly bears. The facility provides a safe environment for bears that can no longer live in the wild due to injury or other circumstances. Visitors can observe these magnificent animals up close while learning about their behavior, habitat, and conservation efforts. The sanctuary emphasizes education and awareness, promoting the importance of protecting grizzly bears and their natural habitats.

Home of the Bobcats, this beautiful campus is not to be missed. Whether you are attending a Game, taking a student tour, visiting the campus or just out for a drive, the MSU campus is not to be missed.