5. Montana
The state of Montana, also found in the Western United States’ Mountain West subregion, slots in at number six on the list with a score of 6.87. It became the 41st state in 1889 and, with a total area of 147,040 square miles, it is the fourth-largest state. Interestingly, it is the eighth-least populous state as well.
To the north, it is bordered by Canada. Montana scores plenty of points for its 3,340+ mountains, such as the Beartooth Mountains, and its 3,223 large natural lakes. As regular readers may recall, Flathead Lake is one of the most popular here.
This state is also favored for its 480+ waterfalls. In fact, Morell Falls is a particular favorite. Other highlights include the American Prairie Reserve, Bighorn Canyon, Glacier National Park, Grinnell Glacier, The Medicine Rocks, the Lewis and Clark Caverns, and The Badlands of Makoshika State Park.
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