The northwest corner of Montana is big, wild country defined by pristine lakes and rivers, vast forests, and sprawling mountain ranges. The region is part of the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem, which represents one of the most intact ecosystems in the world. The expansive landscape is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and nearly all of North America's large mammals, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, wolves, lynx, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats.

A large portion of the region is in public ownership, with millions of acres open to hunting and other outdoor recreation activities. 

The wildest rivers in Montana and the most natural lakes are located here, including the largest natural freshwater lake in the West, the 125,000-acre Flathead Lake. There are more than 3,000 miles of fishable stream flowing through the region, providing critical habitat for westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout, and other fish species.

Frontcountry and backcountry recreation opportunities are abundantly available, such as hiking, camping, riding, and boating.

This region is bound by the Flathead Indian Reservation to the south, Glacier National Park and the U.S.-Canada border to the north, the Montana-Idaho border to the west and spans the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex to the east.