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Summer is the prime tourist season in Montana, but the major parks are
packed from March to September; traveler heading to Glacier or Yellowstone
parks might want to book reservations a little early or a little late
to avoid the worst of the crowds. The heaviest summer traffic ends around
Labor Day.
Winter is also an excellent time to visit Montana for those who enjoy
snow-centric activities. Skiing, for example, is a popular pastime in
Montana during the winter months. State Abbreviation: MT
State Capital: Helena
Largest City: Billings
Area: 147,046 square miles (4th biggest state in the
USA)
Montana Population: 926,865 (as of 2004)
Montana Industries: farming cattle ranching, mining
oil, lumber, tourism
Montana Rivers: Yellowstone River, Missouri River,
Clark Fork River
Montana Lakes: Flathead Lake, Fort Peck Lake
Highest Point: Granite Peak - 12,799 feet above sea
level
Origin of the Name Montana: the Spanish word from mountainous.
State Nickname: Big Sky Country, Treasure State
State Motto: Gold and Silver
State Song: Montana
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