If you talk to folks from out of state, they think of Montana as big mountains and Glacier or Yellowstone national parks. Maybe that’s why you see a lot fewer people if you hang out in Eastern Montana, which I think is totally underrated for its unique beauty. I recently had the chance to explore the Seven Blackfoot Wilderness Study Area just south of Fort Peck Reservoir and once again came away amazed at the beauty of this place.

To read more about my trip, check out my story in Montana Untamed at http://bgz.tt/7ff5r