MontanaAviation & Car Culture
Montana's pilots fight fires, drop smokejumpers, and land on gravel bars miles from the nearest road. Its two most famous highways climb over the Rockies and are open only in summer, which makes them even more worth the drive.
4 aviation stops1 car destinations2 great drives
Montana aviation
- Smokejumper Visitor Center, MissoulaTraining base of the Forest Service smokejumpers and their aircraft.
- Museum of Mountain Flying, MissoulaThe history of backcountry and firefighting aviation.
- Montana backcountry airstripsRemote public strips maintained for recreational and emergency use.
- Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great FallsHome of a Minuteman III missile wing and helicopter support.
Montana car culture
- Montana Auto Museum, Deer LodgeMore than 160 vehicles on the Old Montana Prison grounds.
Best drives in Montana
Going-to-the-Sun RoadGlacier National Park's engineering marvel over Logan Pass.
Beartooth HighwaySwitchbacks above 10,000 feet on the way to Yellowstone.
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Montana FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Montana?
Start with Smokejumper Visitor Center, Museum of Mountain Flying, and Montana backcountry airstrips. Training base of the Forest Service smokejumpers and their aircraft.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Montana?
Car people in Montana head to Montana Auto Museum. More than 160 vehicles on the Old Montana Prison grounds.
What are the best scenic drives in Montana?
Going-to-the-Sun Road and Beartooth Highway are two of the most popular. Glacier National Park's engineering marvel over Logan Pass.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Montana?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Montana.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.