For wildlife spotting and dark starry skies, head to Medicine Rocks State Park.
It’s relatively difficult to get to, and in 2023, Medicine Rocks welcomed a littleover 21,000 guests.
For comparison, around 2.9 million people visitedGlacier National Parkduring the same year.
The Milky Way above Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana.Credit:Amy Jimmerson/Courtesy of Visit Montana
But the lack of visitors is part of the state park’s charm.
The sun sets over sandstone rock formations at Medicine Rocks State Park.Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images