Travel Reference
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For travelers who are willing to take their time and let the state unfold slowly as opposed to
the drama of the one-two mountain-sky knockout punch, eastern Montana is an ideal place
to start a Montana road trip. There is subtlety here in the landscape and the light as well as a
feeling of timelessness. When you drive on the prairie, it is not such a stretch to imagine the
first travelers to this region. In fact, some Lewis and Clark buffs suggest that the only land-
scape the explorers would recognize today is Montana, simply because it hasn't changed
much. Even a stroll down Main Street can feel like a step back in time, with still-bustling
and vital local hardware stores in every town, and instead of fast-food or chain restaurants
there are real bakeries, doughnut shops, and cafés. Take your time in eastern Montana: Stop
for pie, stop to chat, and just slow down and enjoy.
