Spring brings opportunities to view fields dotted with colorful wildflowers. Montana's blooming season lasts well into fall, especially at higher altitudes.

With the right timing, travelers will be able to see a variety of blooms, including lupine, glacial lilies, and bitterroot, which is the state flower. In Montana, spring doesn't arrive all at once ...

Some state flowers, like the Saguaro cactus blossom in Arizona and the bitterroot in Montana, are legally protected. I think most people take pride in where they come from and I am no exception.