Along Montana's spine, prairie runs straight into limestone reefs and grizzly country. In a state defined by open space, this corner earns its reputation the hard way.

The Front marks an abrupt wall where the Great Plains meet the Rockies.

What sets it apart

It remains one of the few places grizzlies still roam out onto the prairie. For those who know the region well, it is a point of quiet pride.

The Bob Marshall Wilderness rises just west of the Front's cliffs.

Why it matters

What ties it all together is a distinctly Montana balance between wildness and self-reliance. However you come to it, this is a place that stays with you long after the drive home.