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Acquired piecemeal from the French (in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803) - and, later, the western portion ceded by the British in the Oregon Treaty of 1846 - the Montana territory had long been occupied by American outposts and forts established by the U.S. military.

Today, Wild West history factors big in the tourism industry in Montana where an infamous military action took place in 1876 involving General George Custer at "Custer's Last Stand" which saw the slaughter of Custer and 200 of his men at the hands of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors at the Battle of Little Big Horn.

Along with the Little Big Horn battlefield, the region continues to offer visitors a taste of the old Montana plains. In addition to dude ranching, skiing, hunting and fishing, major tourist attractions include Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Fort Union Trading Post, along with scenic splendor along the Missouri River at Great Falls.

More about Montana travel and tourism around the Web:

Montana Vacation, Adventure, Recreation and Travel Planning Guide - The official site with information on major attractions by region, resort vacations, state parks, hunting & fishing guides, news & feature stories, photo gallery, maps & weather reports.

Montana Magazine - The digital version of the print travel magazine with special feature stories & Montana travel highlights, related links, subscription information.

Fishing - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks - Complete information on Montana fly-fishing, kid-friendly fishing areas, bass & trouts fishing, ice fishing, current fishing regs, travel planner, webcams, photos.

Montana Resorts & Lodges - One-stop browsing for top vacation resorts by region including lodges, ranches, condo rentals, ski resorts and more with related information on Montana attractions, campgrounds & restaurants.

Great Falls Montana - Beautiful scenery, centrally located between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, and also home to the celebrated Sip-n-Dip Lounge - with information on other major attractions including winter skiing, summer fishing, hotel & restaurants guides, photo galleries.

Welcome to Helena, Montana! - Check out virtual tours of the capitol building, cathedral, country fairgrounds and more, plus information on major & nearby attractions, recreation & sports activities, campgrounds, hotels and B&B's, historic sites, maps, related links.

Bozeman Montana - Home to the state university with informaton on area attractions, cultural & art museums & exhibits, historic walking tours & day trips, hotels & dining, maps, weather reports.

Billings, Montana Convention & Visitors Bureau - Top attractions, hotel & restaurant guides, annual events, Billings facts & trivia, practical travel information including maps & weather reports.

Libby, Montana - Visitor Information & Guide - The complete picture in photo galleries, guides to major attractions, scenic wonders, restaurants & lodging, outdoor fun, event calendar.

Montana Summer Travel Calendar:

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