Photo Courtesy of Louise Johns
Gallatin Valley, Montana
Gallatin Valley has a rich history. Known as the “Valley of Flowers,” it was a neutral ground where members of different tribes, among them the Blackfeet, Sioux, Crows, and others, could gather in uneasy truces during the long summer days and eat from the abundant game while preparing for the upcoming winter months. The land was considered sacred by them all.
Gallatin County has grown by 25 percent over the last decade, and people continue to flock here to revel in the natural beauty and quality of life. Gallatin Valley is home to 14 towns including Belgrade, Big Sky, Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, Manhattan, Three Forks, West Yellowstone, and Willow Creek, and others. Bozeman is the third-largest city in the state, home to Montana State University, and nearby Bridger Bowl Ski Area is one of the oldest ski areas in the west, and the region’s natural beauty means outdoor lovers still flock there.
Gallatin Valley offers an incredible array of outdoor activities, but there is a delicate balance between growth and maintaining our resources, and it is up to us to decide how to maintain that equilibrium. Be Outside Kind Gallatin Valley.
Flathead Valley, Montana
Located between the mountains of Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west, the Flathead Valley is home to high peaks, breathtaking views, wild and scenic rivers, and hundreds of miles of trail. These natural wonders are enjoyed by the over 100,000 residents of the Flathead Valley, and the millions of visitors who come each year. With a rich network of multi-use trails, a wide range of user groups enjoy recreating in Flathead Valley.
Outside Kind Flathead Valley is a collaboration between non-profit organizations and government agencies who manage multi-use trails: Whitefish Legacy Partners, Foys to Blacktail Trails, Gateway to Glacier, Flathead Area Mountain Bikers, Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, Flathead National Forest, and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
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