This Montana State Park Is a Year-round Destination — But Here's Why Winter Is Especially Magical

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