Columbia Falls, MT to Great Falls MT

Not a lot to share today - just 5 hours driving from CFalls to GFalls. Montana is SUCH a beautiful state! 250 miles today. I chose the southerly route which as about 45 minutes longer to avoid mountains in a 40,000lb RV with a Jeep in tow.

This state is unbelievable. You can be in the mountains at noon and foothills by 3pm.

Some fun facts:

Geography & Size

• Montana is the fourth-largest state in the U.S., covering about 147,000 square miles—larger than Germany.

• Known as “Big Sky Country,” it has more shoreline on lakes than California, despite being landlocked.

• The state contains parts of both the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

Population & Density

• Despite its size, Montana’s population is under 1.2 million, making it one of the least densely populated states.

• There are more cattle than people—roughly 2.5 cattle for every resident.

Wildlife & Nature

• Montana has one of the largest grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states.

• It is home to Glacier National Park, part of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem, with 25 remaining glaciers (down from 150 a century ago).

• The state has the largest migratory elk herd in the nation.

History & Culture

• The name “Montana” comes from the Spanish word montaña, meaning “mountain.”

• It was the site of the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Custer’s Last Stand) in 1876.

• Montana has no sales tax, though some localities charge small resort or lodging taxes.

Interesting Records

• Loma, Montana, holds the U.S. record for the greatest temperature change in 24 hours: from -54°F to 49°F in January 1972 (a 103°F swing).

• The world’s shortest river, the Roe River, is in Great Falls—flowing only about 200 feet from Giant Springs to the Missouri River.

Winter is no joke!

Put it on y our list!