Montana's Great Wide Open Badlands to Breaks to Beartooths

Welcome to Montana's Great Wide Open. This statewide road trip initiative provides itineraries that will lead you through some of the state's most varied landscapes. From the incredible sky-scraping Beartooth Mountains to the unique geology of the Montana badlands to the incredible canyons of Missouri River Breaks - we are ready to take your breath away!

Our detailed itineraries offer a blend of outdoor recreation, fascinating historical sites, and the warm hospitality of authentic rural communities. Learn more about the four Montana itineraries that feature our region!

Itineraries

Lewis and Clark statue

Badlands to Breaks to Beartooths

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Young Native American dancer

Breaks to Beartooths Loop

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Digging fossils in Choteau

Badlands to Breaks Loop

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Painting at Fort Benton museum

Breaks Loop

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Central Montana Gold Compass

Did You Know?

Across Central Montana the landscape dramatically transforms as higher-elevation land meets the Missouri River, giving rise to ruggedly beautiful cliffs, canyons, and ravines. This geological phenomenon, known as a "break" or "breakline," is a testament to the region's rich natural history and breathtaking scenery.

Montana's Missouri River Breaks

Elk at Slippery Ann

Crossing the Missouri by Ferry

Exploring the Missouri