Montana
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Montana (MT)Whole current flag, fixed height, variable width, from Wikimedia Commons. This is the whole flag, not a cropped seal. Flag source: Wikimedia Commons, File:Flag of Montana.svg, public domain.
State elements — verified on official Montana sources
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Treasure State |
| Motto | Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) |
| Flower | Bitterroot |
| Bird | Western Meadowlark |
| Tree | Ponderosa Pine |
| Capital | Helena |
Sources: Montana official site, mt.gov/about_montana (nickname, motto, flower, bird, capital); Montana Department of Commerce, Montana Kids, State Tree Ponderosa Pine (tree). Verified October 28, 2026.
Parks in this state
- Yellowstone National Park — Yellowstone is in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
More state pages are added as parks are published.
Safety note: Conditions change. Check official advisories before going.
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Data sources: National Park Service (nps.gov/yell), OpenStreetMap, and the State of Montana (mt.gov).