Montana Tops Travel Charts: Two National Parks Ranked

They say when it rains it pours. That seems to be the case in the recent years with the growing discovery of just how awesome Montana is. The lists, accolades, and popularity of Montana just continue to grow, despite how much some would like it to slow down.

Missoula was recently in the spotlight on CNN. Not only was it listed as one of the best places to visit, CNN also brought a video crew to town to film a segment for their channel.

The numbers confirm it. Both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks are on their way to seeing record numbers of visitors this summer. Even though the production crews of the television series Yellowstone have pulled out of Montana, it looks like we aren't out of the spotlight yet.

Celebrities Fueling Montana’s Appeal

Just recently Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent some time here again over the 4th of July holiday.

It doesn't look like Montana will be stepping out of the spotlight anytime soon with two Montana locations were selected by U.S. News & World Report as some of the world's best vacations. They ranked the "30 World's Best Places to Visit in 2025."

U.S. News Ranks Two Montanan Parks in Top 15

Both Glacier National and Yellowstone National Park are on their list. Glacier comes in at number 11 and Yellowstone at 15.

Snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows and azure lakes are just a few reasons why Glacier National Park is one of America's most striking parks. - U.S. News & World Report

The list is pretty impressive including the Swiss Alps, Bora Bora, and Rome just to name a few. Glacier National Park ranks higher than Paris, while Yellowstone ranks higher than London.