Libby Montana is located in northwestern Montana, 72 miles south of the Canadian border, 89 miles northwest of Kalispell, Montana, and 35 miles east of the Idaho border. The Kootenai Indians inhabited this area for hundreds of years before the first white explorers and trappers arrived. White trappers and miners came to the area in the late 1800s seeking fur and gold in area streams.

The original townsite of Libby was located several miles upstream from the confluence of Libby Creek and the Kootenai River, but was relocated to its present location in 1892 when the railroad built tracks along the Kootenai River joining Idaho with eastern Montana. Like many town in northwest Montana the railroad was a turning point for the town of Libby.

Today Libby offers over 2 million acres of public lands for outdoor recreation. The Kootenai National Forest has hundreds of miles of hiking trails and many scenic places to camp with wildflowers and huckleberries nearby. High mountain lakes, miles of streams, and the Kootenai River are perfect fishing getaways. 90-mile long Lake Koocanusa is a major attraction to boaters and lake anglers.

The Libby area has great hunting for deer, elk, moose, bear and mountain sheep with many local Outfitters & Guides available for out-of-state hunters. Here you will also find a small downhill ski area with T-bar, and miles of backcountry roads for X-Country skiing and snowmobiling. Whatever the season, there's plenty of things to do here!

Libby is great for families or retirees. Real Estate in Libby Montana offers something for everyone. Miles of open land guarantee large lots and plenty of open space for running around, finding privacy and a fine quality of life in general. To find more information on real estate in Libby Montana log onto National Parks Realty where you can view a wide variety of listings in the area, or call a National Parks Realty agent at 1.866.599.8160 to assist you in your purchase of real estate in Libby Montana.