tourism

A recent University of Montana tourism survey shows that more Montanans than ever think tourism is overcrowding the state and impacting their quality of life.

The amount of tax collected last year from stays at Montana campgrounds, motel and hotel rentals exceeded expectations. The finding was presented Wednesday during an economic seminar by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

The park reported more than 4.8 million visits in 2021, including an unusually high number of re-entries.

Commitee members want to draw more tourism dollars into southeast Montana by improving amenities at fishing and walking spots along the river.

An annual West Yellowstone ski festival has been canceled for the first time in the event’s three decade history due to a lack of snow

The federal government Monday awarded the state a nearly $3 million grant for marketing, infrastructure, workforce development and other projects.

Last month was Yellowstone National Park’s busiest September on record. The park reported more than 880,000 recreational visits, a 5% increase over September 2020.

While the reservation system caused countless headaches for locals and outsiders who struggled to secure $2 tickets, park officials say it worked as intended, alleviating traffic congestion inside the park and preventing long lines of cars from spilling onto U.S. 2.

A shortage of microchips around the world has slowed car production and limited rental car supply. That's created opportunities for individuals to help fill the rental car gap.

The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is opening up for the tourism season as droves of visitors head to Glacier National Park. The reservation was closed to…