蒙大拿州拥有黄石国家公园和冰河国家公园，以及54个州立公园。

美国的国家公园系统被称为是“美国的最佳创意”。不管您是否赞同这一说法，都有这样一个事实，即保护土地以供公众使用的想法植根于黄石国家公园（Yellowstone National Park）。

黄石国家公园于1871年建立，是美国第一个国家公园。该公园令人惊叹的美景140年来没有受到破坏。虽然黄石公园的主体在怀俄明州（Wyoming），但绵延9000平方公里的自然美景延伸至相邻的爱达荷州（Idaho）及蒙大拿州。黄石公园拥有67种哺乳动物、290条瀑布和一座活火山。

不过，黄石国家公园并不是蒙大拿州唯一的国家公园。于1910年建立的冰河国家公园（Glacier National Park）位于蒙大拿州西北部，毗邻加拿大边境。冰河公园拥有茂密的森林、高山草甸和险峻的山峰，因此被誉为“大陆的皇冠”（Crown of the Continent）。近70种哺乳动物和270种鸟类以冰河公园为家。

黄石国家公园和冰河国家公园都被联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）列为世界遗产址（World Heritage Site）。除了这两大国家公园外，蒙大拿州还有54个州立公园。

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Montana hosts Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, in addition to 54 state parks.

The U.S. National Park System has been labeled “America’s best idea.” Whether or not you agree with that label, the fact remains that the concept of protecting land for public use took root in Yellowstone National Park.

Established in 1871 as the first U.S. national park, Yellowstone, with its breathtaking landscapes, has remained untouched for 140 years. Though it is primarily located within Wyoming, its 9,000 square kilometers of natural beauty stretch into neighboring Idaho and Montana. Yellowstone holds 67 species of mammals, 290 waterfalls and one active volcano.

But Yellowstone isn’t Montana’s only national park. Established in 1910, Glacier National Park is located in the northwestern portion of Montana along the Canadian border. Nicknamed the “Crown of the Continent,” this park features lush forests, alpine meadows and rugged peaks. It is home to nearly 70 species of mammals and 270 species of birds.

Both Yellowstone and Glacier national parks are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. In addition to these national parks, Montana also maintains 54 state parks.

Find out more about Montana at DiscoverAmerica.com.