Fall Road Trips in Western Montana
Scenic Drives + Small Town Discoveries

There’s no better time to road-trip Western Montana than autumn. Summer visitors have returned home, the air is crisp and the landscapes are alive with vibrant fall foliage. Take the scenic route, and make time for small-town detours with local cafes, downtown strolls and cozy stays.

From the beautiful stretch of the Bitterroot Valley and lakeside stops in the Flathead Corridor to the tamarack-lined roads of the Seeley Swan and the quiet highways through Kootenai Country, every corner offers its own take on the season. Cast a fly in a peaceful river bend, hike through glowing forest trails, sip a seasonal brew at a small-town taproom or spot wildlife across the plains—these drives are meant to be savored.

Ride Autumn's
Scenic Routes

Western Montana’s wide-open roads were made for motorcycles. Ride under golden canopies and past quiet lakes, with plenty of places to pull over for small-town fall flavors. Come experience the thrill of the ride—and the colors of the season—on the curves of State Highway 200, the shores of Lake Koocanusa and everywhere in between.  

Explore Montana
by Air

Late summer/early fall is an incredible time to take to the skies in Glacier Country. Drift over golden valleys in a hot air balloon, soar past alpine lakes on a scenic flight or freefall above the mountaintops on a skydiving adventure. Autumn air tours reveal a whole new perspective on Western Montana and one of our favorite seasons.