Posted in Montana
Nature
February 01, 2022
The Bighorn Canyon, which Montana shares with Wyoming, is a national treasure. And while its vast, wild landscapes are truly enchanting, the nationally-known recreation area isn’t even our only canyon. In fact, we’ll go on record as saying that, while impressive, the Bighorn Canyon isn’t the Treasure State’s best. That honor goes to Gallatin Canyon. Spend a little time there and you’re sure to agree.
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From Yellowstone National Park, the Gallatin River flows into Gallatin National Forest to merge with the Jefferson and Madison Rivers about 30 miles northwest of Bozeman. It eventually joins the Missouri River.
While many a Montanan has visited this place, when people from out of state discover it, they can’t believe their luck.
Thousands of people come here to go fly fishing and explore every year. The fly fishing is said to be legendary.
You’ll be miles from any kind of city, surrounded by canyon walls, lush, green forest, and mountain peaks. It doesn’t get better than that.
There’s even an infamous stretch in the Gallatin River Canyon that presents a continuous stretch of Class IV whitewater, which is known as the Mad Mile. Kayakers and whitewater enthusiasts love it—but that area should never be explored by beginners or on your own.
Big Sky is located midway down the canyon, so you can even hike to Ousel Falls.
If you’ve forgotten how beautiful it is, come check it out when the weather allows.
Have you ever made the drive down this beautiful canyon road?
Address: Gallatin Canyon, Montana 59730, USA
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