Near Glacier National Park

Rustic ranch with dogs, cats, horses, and chickens. My place is 40 minutes from Glacier National Park!!Hiking, fishing, sightseeing, boating, horseback riding, running, camping and relaxing. In midwinter, Cut Bank, Montana, is often the coldest spot in the Lower 48. Some places might try to dodge that status, but Cut Bank celebrates it. On the city’s east side, a 27-foot-tall penguin welcomes visitors to Cut Bank, the “Coldest Spot in the Nation.” The 10,000-pound concrete bird even announces the frigid fact — when the squawk box works. The choice of iconic cold animal is ironic, because Cut Bank is closer to polar bears than penguins.

But don’t let the city’s chilly reputation prevent you from visiting. Cut Bank offers much more than a talking penguin. The city got its name from Cut Bank Creek, which wraps around its southern end. The Blackfeet Nation described the stream as “the river that cuts into the white clay bank.” The creek has carved out a beautiful gorge west of the city.

Two of the Corps of Discovery’s significant experiences occurred nearby. Cut Bank celebrates the Corps, but it also celebrates William Shakespeare. You can enjoy trainspotting or ride Amtrak’s Empire Builder to Glacier National Park. Lake Frances and the Blackfeet Reservation offer year-round recreational opportunities.