Every season in Montana is absolutely beautiful, but admittedly, it’s much easier to get around when the snow finally melts and the sun is shining. Celebrate the return of warmer weather with a three-day road trip that’s sure to appeal to any nature lover.

This route takes you to three of Montana’s most beloved state parks, with plenty of time to enjoy each one to the fullest. Feel free to make it a longer road trip and add your own favorites for the ultimate adventure.

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Begin your adventure by spending an afternoon exploring Bannack State Park to the fullest.

Nicolas Henderson / Flickr Bannack is Montana’s best-preserved ghost town, which has claimed state park status since 1954. Bannack, MT 59725, USA

Bannack has quite a history: it was founded in 1862 amid a huge gold discovery in the area.

Nicolas Henderson / Flickr The city even served a little time as Montana’s territorial capital until that title went to Virginia City. Bannack State Park has a campground if you’d like to spend your first night here.

Next, head about 95 miles northeast to Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park.

TJFlex2 / Flickr This was Montana’s first state park, earning the title in 1938. Lewis & Clark Caverns Entrance Trail, Montana 59759, USA

The main reason to visit Lewis & Clark is to enjoy the epic cavern tour.

AllAroundTheWest / Flickr While the park is open year-round, you can only take the guided cave tour from May - September. It’s worth it!

On your final day, head to Lost Creek State Park.

trvlloop / TripAdvisor This park is truly a nature lover’s paradise. Gray limestone cliffs and pink and white granite formations rise 1,200 feet above the canyon’s narrow floor, and the beautiful Lost Creek Falls sits in a corner at the end of a hiking trail. This is a great place to stretch your legs and spend some time in nature before ending your journey. Lost Creek State Park, 5750 Lost Creek Rd, Anaconda, MT 59711, USA

Which Montana state parks would you add to this list?

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Bannack is Montana’s best-preserved ghost town, which has claimed state park status since 1954.

Bannack, MT 59725, USA

The city even served a little time as Montana’s territorial capital until that title went to Virginia City. Bannack State Park has a campground if you’d like to spend your first night here.

TJFlex2 / Flickr

This was Montana’s first state park, earning the title in 1938.

Lewis & Clark Caverns Entrance Trail, Montana 59759, USA

AllAroundTheWest / Flickr

While the park is open year-round, you can only take the guided cave tour from May - September. It’s worth it!

trvlloop / TripAdvisor

This park is truly a nature lover’s paradise. Gray limestone cliffs and pink and white granite formations rise 1,200 feet above the canyon’s narrow floor, and the beautiful Lost Creek Falls sits in a corner at the end of a hiking trail. This is a great place to stretch your legs and spend some time in nature before ending your journey.

Lost Creek State Park, 5750 Lost Creek Rd, Anaconda, MT 59711, USA

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