6 reasons why Montana is the star of America’s west

America’s fourth largest state, Montana is bigger than Germany or Japan. Despite the presence of some of the nation’s fastest highways, the drive from one side to the other takes around twelve hours.

Fortunately, many of the state’s most treasured destinations and experiences are clustered in the rugged western portion, making it less daunting for the first-time visitor trying to discover the best of "Big Sky Country." Here, Eric Grossman tells us why Western Montana is the star of America’s West.

By Eric Grossman

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