The backcountry of Montana has a terrain like nowhere else in the world. Its mountains fall into rolling ranch lands, which themselves are peppered with ice-blue glacier lakes. The state’s name is derived from the Spanish word for mountain, montaña, but it also boasts many unofficial nicknames such as “Big Sky Country,” “Land of the Shining Mountains,” and “The Treasure State.”

Here are 11 views Montana locals would rather keep to themselves.

1. Glacier National Park

By Derek Haller

Photograph got ritz by Derek Haller on 500px

got ritz by Derek Haller on 500px

2. Yellowstone Park

By Juan Pons

Photograph Snowy Bison, Yellowstone National Park by Juan Pons on 500px

Snowy Bison, Yellowstone National Park by Juan Pons on 500px

3. Mission Mountains

By Derek Haller

Photograph national bison range mountains by Derek Haller on 500px

national bison range mountains by Derek Haller on 500px

4. Clark Fork River

By CDC Photography

Photograph Whitewater Weekend Base Camp by CDC Photography on 500px

Whitewater Weekend Base Camp by CDC Photography on 500px

5. Lake McDonald

By Jeff Clow

Photograph Cold Water by Jeff Clow on 500px

Cold Water by Jeff Clow on 500px

6. Wild Goose Island Viewpoint

By Pete Wongkongkathep

Photograph Epic Sunrise by Pete Wongkongkathep on 500px

Epic Sunrise by Pete Wongkongkathep on 500px

7. Whitetail Deer

By D. Robert Franz

Photograph Whitetail deer hidiing in teasel by D. Robert Franz on 500px

Whitetail deer hidiing in teasel by D. Robert Franz on 500px

8. Grinnell Lake

By Rob Macklin

Photograph Bear Grass Heaven by Rob Macklin on 500px

Bear Grass Heaven by Rob Macklin on 500px

9. Glacier National Park

By Zack Clothier

Photograph Crowning Glory by Zack Clothier on 500px

Crowning Glory by Zack Clothier on 500px

10. Devil’s Canyon

By Aaron Burnett

Photograph Devil's Canyon by Aaron Burnett on 500px

Devil’s Canyon by Aaron Burnett on 500px