Located in southern Montana, the Gallatin National Forest has snowy peaks, alpine meadows, and scenic canyons. The Forest is brimming with abundant wildlife, dense timbered valleys and ridges with rugged peaks climbing to nearly 10,000 feet. Recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and snow sports are popular, while some of the streams are excellent for paddlers.

The landscape is as varied as the activities. Petrified wood is common in the Gallatin Range, the Madison Range, shaped by alpine glaciation, is a land of steep, rugged peaks, knife-edge ridges and numerous cirques containing lakes surrounded by alpine meadows. The Absarokas have stratified volcanic and metamorphic rocks, forested valleys and rugged peaks. And the Beartooths area is possibly the most rugged country in Montana. The Gallatin region also offers spectacular scenic drives.

• Hike in the Gallatin Range and look for Petrified wood.
• Hike in the Madison Range to knife-edge ridges and numerous cirques containing lakes surrounded by alpine meadows.
• Take a scenic drive of the Gallatin region where you can view forested valleys and rugged peaks.