Summer Daytripper 2014

100+ Summer Activities in Southwest Montana

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 Anaconda  Belgrade  Big Sky  Big Timber  Billings  Bozeman  Butte  Dillon  Ennis  Fishtail  Gardiner  Great Falls  Havre  Helena  Jackson Hole  Livingston  Manhattan  Missoula  Philipsburg  Red Lodge  Three Forks  Twin Bridges  West Yellowstone  White Sulphur Springs  Virginia City and Nevada City

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 Zipline  Go paragliding  Skydive  Take a helicopter ride  Bet on a pig  Visit the Sweet Palace  See the Berkeley Pit

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 Float a river  Take a swim  Cool off at a water park  Soak in a hot spring  Go whitewater rafting 6

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 Feed the ducks  Go bird watching  Photograph wildlife  Get up close with owls, hawks, an eagle  Visit the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge  Rent a Forest Service cabin  Set up camp  Glamp  Plant a garden  Visit the arboretum  Giddyup!  Meet Brutus the Bear  See ZooMontana  Play at the Dinosaur Playground  Volunteer in nature

 Take a hike  Ride a bike  Go running  Run a race  Take a historic walking tour  Take a walk in the woods  Go dancing  Go garage sailing

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 Go canoeing, kayaking, boating  Jump in a lake  Reel one in  Fish Henry’s Lake

 Tennis anyone?  Hone your swing  Keep out of the rough  Go rock climbing  Go bouldering or rock climbing indoors  Learn to paddleboard  Play sand volleyball  Play ultimate Frisbee  Folf  Kick it!  Take an archery class

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 Trapshoot  Take yourself out to the ballgame  Batter up!  Go mini-golfing  Go go-kart racing  Go rollerskating  Go to a roller derby bout  Compete in the Big Sky State Games  Compete in a triathlon  Compete in the Tour de Hyalite

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 Go to a festival  Hit up a county fair  Go to a concert  See a pow wow  Shop a local farmers’ market  Attend the Montana Folk Festival  See an airshow  Watch the ‘Running of the Sheep’  Cowboy up!  Attend the Highland Games  Go to Crow Fair  See antique cars at Cruisin’ On Main

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 See a museum  Walk with dinosaurs  Take an art walk

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 Tour the Old Faithful Visitor Center  Visit other YNP visitor centers  Learn about Yellowstone

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 Go to a rodeo  Visit a ghost town  Pan for gold  Dig for sapphires  Have an old fashioned soda  Explore Lewis & Cark Caverns  Pass through the Gates of the Mountains  Float your boat  Meet up with mountain men  Cowboys and cattlemen  Watch the Battle of Little Bighorn

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 Tour a mansion  Navigate the Beartooth Highway  Visit the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center  Visit limestone cliffs at Lost Creek State Park  View pictographs  Climb Pompey’s Pillar  See Quake Lake  Learn about Montana history (with a campfire and marshmallows)  Tour the Old Montana Prison  See Butte’s historic underground  Tour historic Helena by train  Tour historic Helena by Segway  Go to Shakespeare in the Park  Bang a drum  Star in a play

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 Take a beer tour of Montana  Take a beer tour by bicycle  Chase it with whiskey  Visit a cidery  Get a bucket of beer at the Crystal rooftop  Catch a drive in movie  Spend a night at the races

All photos by Bozeman Daily Chronicle staff unless otherwise noted; Adrian Sanchez-Gonalez, Mike Greener, Sean Sperry, Ben Pierce, Thomas Lee, Erik Petersen, Nick Wolcott, Matt Green and Martha Koscinski. Layout, Tyrel Thornton

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1 ANACONDA

Anaconda is home to one of the tallest freestanding brick structures in the world. The Anaconda Smelter Stack, or “The Stack,” stands 585 feet tall, 30 feet taller than the Washington National Monument. The Stack is a landmark and state park. Anaconda sprang up when the Anaconda Copper Mining Company of Butte needed a smelter for its vast amounts of copper ore. The site was chosen by Marcus Daly in 1882 due to nearby supplies of water and limestone. Smelting operations were suspended in 1980, but “The Stack” remains. The historic structure may be viewed and photographed from a distance. Info: 406-542-5500 or fwp.mt.gov/parks.

For more of Anaconda’s history, visit the Old City Hall Copper Village Museum and Art Center, a free museum located in the Anaconda City Hall Cultural Center. The Marcus Daly Historical Society Museum and Archives are also located in the cultural center, located at 401 East Commercial.

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Info: 406-563-2422, coppervillageartcenter.com.

There are also four historic districts in Anaconda, which are marked and detailed by interpretive markers throughout town.

The Anaconda Historic Bus Tour takes visitors around town on a vintage white bus and departs from the Anaconda Visitor Center, located at 306 East Park Street.

Old Works is Montana’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and rated “Montana’s #1 Golf Course” by Golf Week Magazine. Golfers need to experience playing a ball out of the “black slag bunkers!”

If you only have time to drive through the area, make sure to take the Pintler Scenic Loop, a 63-mile drive from Anaconda through Philipsburg to Drummond. It follows Flint Creek and passes beautiful scenery and historic spots.

Anaconda Chamber of Commerce, 306 E. Park Ave., 406-5632400 or www.discoveranaconda.com.

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2 BELGRADE

A town of about 10,000 people, Belgrade is one of the fastest growing communities in Montana.

Just a few miles west of Bozeman, Belgrade has plenty to offer in the way of mom-and-pop shops, local restaurants, antiquing and family activities. Have a microbrew at Madison River Brewing and then choose from a cultural menu of restaurants, ranging from authentic Indian food at Curry Express to fine Italian cuisine at Damasco’s Pizzeria & Spaghetteria. Or, bring the kids and spend the day at the city’s splash park – always a hit on a hot summer day.

For travelers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities, Belgrade is perfect. Sleep in a 1920s sheepherder’s wagon at night, collect fresh eggs from the chickens in the morning, and then spend your day in the fields with sheep, turkeys, cattle, pigs, chickens and goats at Serenity Sheep Farm Stay.

The city was originally named for the capital of Serbia, a nod to Serbian investors who helped finance the Northern Pacific Railroad line.

Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, 10 E. Main St., 406-388-1616 or www.belgradechamber.org.

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3 BIG SKY

Big Sky has more blue-ribbon trout streams and lakes in an 80-mile radius than anywhere else in North America.

The town may be known for its world-class skiing, but it certainly doesn’t slouch when it comes to offering activities in the summer months when snow isn’t covering the ground.

Located about 50 miles south of Bozeman along U.S. Highway 191, Big Sky has a year-round population of around 2,600 people, and is close to Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin. Big Sky has more than 30 restaurants, bars and eateries, and more than 40 shops selling everything from groceries to toys, yet the town remains a place where moose can cause traffic jams and where commutes are seldom more than a few minutes long.

Events in town include a Monday night pig roast throughout the summer at the Steak House Restaurant and Saloon at the 320 Guest Ranch.

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the Mountains concert series.

In addition, the town hosts hayrides, barbeques and a large Fourth of July celebration complete with 5K and 10K run/walks, mountain bike races, disc golf and activities for the kids.

The nearby resorts don’t close down in the summertime either. Big Sky Resort has a full slate of summer activities, including paintball, laser tag, scenic lift rides, zipline rides, disc golf, archery, climbing, hiking and more. For info about available activities, visit www.bigskyresort.com/activities/ summer/index.asp Moonlight Basin also offers a considerable number of summer activities, from nature hikes to yoga to horseback riding. The resort has a concierge service to help daytrippers plan their visits to the Big Sky area. For more information, call 406-995-7716 or visit www.moonlightbasin.com/site/ summer_activities.html Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, 995-3000, www.bigskychamber.com.

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4 BIG TIMBER

Big Timber was originally called Dornix, named by a railroad official in St. Paul, Minn. The town was renamed Big Timber for the large cottonwood trees growing along the rivers.

Big Timber and surrounding Sweet Grass County boast breath-taking scenery – surrounded by the AbsarokaBeartooth and the Crazy Mountain ranges and bordered by the Yellowstone and Boulder rivers – and myriad opportunities to fish, float and camp in a classically Western setting.

Every year, Big Timber hosts its multi-event rodeo and Sweet Grass Fest on the last weekend in June. The Sweet Grass Fest offers music, food, arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities, as well as a 5 K walk/run and 10K run. For more information about the rodeo, contact the Big Timber Rodeo Promotion Association at 406-932-6228. For more information about the festival, contact the Sweet Grass County Chamber of Commerce at 406-932-5131.

To learn about fish, visit the Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery, located at 17 Fairgrounds Road. This is the state’s trout hatchery and raises the Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Visitors are welcome during normal business hours, and there is usually a biologist on hand to give tours and answer questions. For more

info, call the Montana State Fish Hatchery at 406-932-4434.

Another attraction about nine miles east of Big Timber along Interstate 90 is the Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, where you can observe black-tailed prairie dogs. The 98-acre state park features interpretive displays and up to 40 domeshaped prairie dog entrances per acre. Info: 406-247-2940 or www.fwp.mt.gov/parks.

Scenic sites include Natural Bridge Falls, a stunning 105-foot drop-off of the Boulder River. The river once flowed under the natural bridge that gave the falls its name, but the bridge collapsed in 1988. The site is located about 25 miles south of Big Timber on Highway 298, near the town of McLeod. For more information, contact the Big Timber Ranger District at 406-932-5155.

Located 30 miles south of Big Timber is the Main Boulder Ranger Station, one of the oldest ranger stations in the U.S. Forest Service system. The historic station, built in 1905 and restored in 1991, is now a museum. Info: 406-932-5155 or www. fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin.

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5 Billings

Billings is Montana’s largest city with a population of more than 104,000.

A gateway to outdoor adventures and a home base with culture and nightlife, Billings is dubbed Montana’s Trailhead.

Have a wild, educational experience at Montana’s only zoo and botanical park. ZooMontana is home to a Siberian tiger, Red Panda, Columbian Red-Tailed Boa Constrictor, and a Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, to name a few. For more information, visit www.zoomontana.org or call 652-8100.

Have a refined, cultural experience at the Alberta Bair Theater. The theater has brought audiences the finest performers in every discipline of the performing arts, including classical and popular music, country music and jazz, opera, ballet,

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modern and ethnic dance, comedy, drama and musical theater.

For information on current events at the theater, call the ticket office at 256-6052 or visit www.albertabairtheater.org.

Go back in time at Pictography Cave State Park, where visitors can view pictographs that are more than 2,100 years old.

The three main caves – Pictograph, Middle and Ghost – were home to generations of prehistoric hunters. Approximately 30,000 artifacts, ranging from stone tools, weapons, paintings and the instruments used, have been identified from the site.

For more information, visit stateparks.mt.gov/pictograph-cave or call 254-7342.

Billings Chamber of Commerce, 815 S. 27th St., 245-4111 or www.billingschamber.com.

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6 BOZEMAN

You don’t have to leave the city for a daytrip. Numerous opportunities for adventures exist right in Bozeman’s backyard.

Stroll past shops and art galleries along the historic Main Street, hike the “M” trail on Mount Baldy, explore the world-class Museum of the Rockies, dine in one of the city’s many restaurants, or grab a cold one in a local micro-brewery.

See a local bluegrass concert, watch Shakespeare in a park, or get a free salsadancing lesson.

For a schedule of local events pick up the Chronicle’s Get Out! section, published Fridays. Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce, 2000 Commerce Way, 406-586-5421 or www.bozemanchamber. com, or Bozeman Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, www.bozemancvb.com.

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7 BUTTE

Butte, “the Richest Hill on Earth,” was once one of the largest copper producing districts in the world. From the late 1800s into the early 1900s, Butte experienced every stage of development of a mining town, from tent camp to boomtown. For generations the copper and other precious metals mined from the nearby hills made Butte one of the largest cities west of the Mississippi; the county’s population peaked at 60,000 in 1920.

That mining heritage left many marks on the landscape and loads of history for daytrippers to explore.

In the summertime, that includes Butte Urban Safari Tours. Ride “tricked out” buses through Butte, learning about the city’s history and future. Tours depart daily at 10 a.m., 12:30, and 3 from 1 N. Montana St. Tours cost $35 per person for an hour-long tour and $50 per person for the 90-minute version. Info at 406-723-3959.

If you’d prefer a more traditional mode of transportation for your tour, call on the Butte Trolley at 1000 George St. These two-hour tours will teach where the characters, famous folk, mines and scoundrels lived and show you how they made Butte the city it is today. Info: 406-723-3177 or 800-735-6814.

Copper, silver and gold weren’t the only interesting geological features of the area either. Make sure to check out the “Ringing Rocks” east of Butte, which chime when tapped lightly with a hammer. Crystal Park near the Wise River is a favorite for families of crystal hunters, and for the adventurous daytrip, be sure to seek out the Humbug Spires south of Butte and the Pipestone area east of town for rock climbing opportunities.

And if you’re looking for a unique festival, look no further than Evel Knievel Days during July. The legendary stunt performer was born and raised in Butte. The festival draws more than 50,000 visitors to the mining city each summer.

Info at evelknieveldays.org.

Butte Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1000 George St., 406-723-3177 or www.buttecvb.com

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8 DILLON

Forbes Magazine named Dillon one of “America’s Prettiest Little Towns” in 2010.

Dillon has mountain backdrops in all directions, and is situated in a sweeping valley into which the Ruby, Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers drain. The town’s conventional main street has buildings dating back to Montana’s gold rush era.

Dillon, they say, is where the Old West began.

Wranglers, cowboy hats and boots are the standard garb in this roughly 4,000-person town, located about two hours southwest of Bozeman.

It’s where Lewis and Clark found the Shoshone natives and negotiated supplies for their crossing of the Rocky Mountains. And at one time, Dillon was the largest wool shipping point in Montana.

Today, daytrippers to Dillon can drop a line in worldclass fly-fishing holes, explore hiking trails with wildlife in every nook and cranny, and dig for crystals in the mountainside.

After a day spent outside, visitors can shop for deals at the Patagonia Outlet Store, which holds three big sales every year on Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day, drawing swarms of 20-somethings from Bozeman, Missoula and beyond.

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce, beaverheadchamber.org or 406-683-5511

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9 ENNIS

Every Fourth of July, about 5,000 to 10,000 people flock to Ennis for the weekend.

The small town boasts opportunities for boating, jet skiing and even wind surfing on nearby Ennis Lake.

There are plenty of hiking trails for all skill levels, and in June tours are offered of the area’s beautiful wildflowers.

Shopping, antique stores, a distillery, bars and gourmet dining opportunities greet the daytrip visitor to Ennis, as well as the historic Madison Theater, an old-time movie theater dating from 1937 right on the town’s main drag.

Ennis has seen a lot of growth in recent years, too. The town has a new school, hospital and library. Yet despite the new amenities, it still feels like a small town, and the townspeople haven’t forgotten their manners when it comes to welcoming visitors.

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10 FISHTAIL

Visit the Cowboy Bar, Potter’s Rock Shop and Coffee House, and the Fishtail General Store, founded in 1900.

Fishtail is set against the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains within the Custer National Forest. Fishtail Creek babbles right through the middle of the sleepy town, and prime fishing can be found on the nearby Stillwater River and Fiddler and Rock creeks. Rosebud Isle is a state fishing access site on Fishtail Creek.

Located 25 miles southwest of Columbus, Fishtail is well situated for day hikes and includes several camping spots, like the Pine Grove and Emerald Lake campgrounds, as well as guest lodges and cabins.

The economic anchor of the town is the Fishtail General Store, which has been operating in the same location since it opened more than a century ago. The original wood burning potbelly stove is still in use. Stop in for camping, hunting and fishing supplies and licenses, handmade crafts and toys, specialty meats and hand-dipped ice cream cones. Long tables and outdoor picnic tables provide a gathering place for residents and visitors alike.

On June 21, the town will hold its annual Fishtail Family Fun Day. A pancake breakfast starts the day at 7 a.m., and other activities include a parade, vendor booths, park activities, duck races and more. For more information, call 406-328-4272.

Each summer, Fishtail also hosts the Absaroka Fine Arts and Wine Festival, which features a selection of wines and an opportunity to view the artwork of many local artists.

Stillwater County Chamber of Commerce, 322-4505, www. stillwatercountychamber.com.

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11 GARDINER

Gardiner is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

A gateway to America’s first national park, Gardiner is nestled in the breath-taking Paradise Valley, with the Yellowstone River running right through town.

A small community of about 800-residents, Gardiner is home to the giant, stone Roosevelt Arch, a draw for tourists looking for a historic entryway to Yellowstone.

The town is a base for activities such as rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, geocaching, campfire

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cookouts rodeos and festivals. And on most days, antelope, elk and bison can be seen grazing on lawns.

Gardiner was founded in the late 1800s as a mining town and has the rough-and-tumble history to go with it. It isn’t a big town by any stretch of the imagination, but the quaint storefronts and friendly locals are the just the beginning of any adventure.

Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, 222 Park St., 406-8487971 or www.gardinerchamber.com

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See the largest collection of art by famed Montana cowboy artist Charlie Russell, hike near the five falls the city is named for, or grab a drink and watch the mermaids at the Sip N’ Dip Lounge.

Great Falls is known as the “Electric City” because of its numerous dams and power plants. The city is located on the Missouri River among the five falls that were both a spectacle and formidable barrier to early river travel. Lewis and Clark were forced to spend nearly a month portaging around the falls in 1805. Grand vistas can be found in every direction. Great Falls is surrounded by mountains and buttes on three sides.

The city is also home to the C.M. Russell Museum, which houses the most complete collection of Charles Russell art and personal objects in the world. Some of the most popular exhibits are his illustrated letters, which feature Russell’s original spelling, entertaining illustrations and down-to-earth humor

and philosophy. The complex also includes the former home and log cabin studio of Montana’s famed cowboy artist. For more information, visit www.cmrussell.org or call 727-8787.

The famed Sip ‘N Dip Lounge was named “the No. 1 bar on Earth worth flying for” by GQ Magazine. The tiki bar has a glass wall between the bar and a swimming pool that allows patrons to sip their cocktail while watching mermaids swim underwater. Decorated with a bamboo ceiling and a Polynesian theme, the bar also features “Piano Pat” Sponheim, who has played piano there since 1963 and is noted for her unique “jazzy” style. For more information, visit ohairemotorinn.com or call 454-2141.

Great Falls Chamber of Commerce, 100 1st Avenue North, 761-4434, www.greatfallschamber.org.

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13 HAVRE A century ago, businesses operated beneath the streets. the small, roughly 9,000-person town of Havre got its start In Havre, the retail sector of town existed in an underground as a transportation hub for the first trains forging across the mall, after a fire destroyed much of Havre and business owners Great Plains. The town provided goods and supplies to area moved underground until the town could be rebuilt. trappers, miners and military personnel stationed at Fort Today, the Havre Beneath the Streets tour takes visitors Assiniboine, located six miles southwest of town. through such former establishments as the Sporting Eagle Prior to 1919, raising sheep, cattle and horses was popular, Saloon, a turn-of-the-century honky-tonk where cowboys but ranches started to decline as farms began producing some drank, danced and gambled. Also included on the tour are: of the world’s finest spring and winter wheat. a former opium den (supposedly one of three known to have If you’re a train buff, you might also want to check out the existed in early Montana), a Chinese laundry, restaurant and Havre Railroad Museum. Admission is free with purchase of a bordello. The tour is available during the summer months an underground tour, and the museum offers a brief history of Monday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the railroad in Havre with complete model train sets running weekend and evening tours by appointment. The ticket office daily. The museum is also at 120 Third Ave. and is open daily is located at 120 3rd Ave., south of Norman’s Ranch Wear. in the summer from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Havre Chamber of Commerce, 518 First St., 406-265-4383, Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.

Located in the rolling plains of north-central Montana, www.havremt.com/attractions/beneath_the_streets.htm.

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14 Helena Known for its singletrack trails, Helena offers mountain bike riders and hikers more than 75 miles of trails that start from the downtown area. In the summer, Helena offers shuttle rides to the various trailheads.

Visit bikehelena.com for maps and suggested routes.

The state’s capital also has a rich history and culture.

Helena owes its existence to the discovery of gold, silver and lead; the boom brought on by the 1864 gold strike led Helena to being known as the “Queen City of the Rockies.” When gold was found on what is now Helena’s main street in 1864, a claim was staked and named “Last Chance Gulch.” The name was later changed to Helena after the population expanded and “Last Chance Gulch” was deemed “too crass.”

The capital was moved from Virginia City to Helena in 1875, beating out “Copper King” Marcus Daly’s bid for Anaconda to be named the state capital. In 1898, ground was broken for the state capitol building.

The capitol building is open for self-guided tours Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours start on the hour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays, and are provided by the Montana Historical Society. The capitol is located at 1301 E. Sixth Ave.

The Montana Historical Society Museum, founded in 1865, contains information about the city’s history and architecture, as well as one of the country’s largest collections of Charles M. Russell art, in the Mackay Gallery. The society can be reached at 406-444-2694 or visit www.montanahistoricalsociety.org.

The Archie Bray Foundation, on the National Register of Historic Places, is dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts and attracts ceramic artists from all over the world to work and study. The Bray sells pottery and sculptures and also offers classes, workshops and exhibitions for the public. The Archie Bray Foundation is located at 2915 Country Club Ave. For more information, call 406-443-3502 or visit www.archiebray.org Helena is also home to the Great Northern Carousel, a modern, hand-built, 40-foot carousel with 37 handcarved and hand-painted wooden animals, including a grizzly bear and a cutthroat trout. The carousel is adjacent to the Great Northern Ice Cream Company at 989 Carousel Way. Rides cost $1.50 each. For more information, call 406-457-5353 or visit www.gncarousel.com Helena Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website at gohelena.com or the city’s chamber of commerce site, www.helenachamber.com

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15 JACKSON HOLE, WYO.

The town of Jackson is often erroneously referred to as “Jackson Hole,” the valley in which it is located. The valley’s name comes from early trappers, who entered the valley by descending steep mountain slopes, giving the sensation of entering a hole.

Jackson is famous for its Western locale, cowboy culture, and world-class skiing and outdoor activities. For those interested in the arts, Jackson also offers a variety of year-round art and cultural events.

Art galleries, restaurants and boutiques ring Town Square while trails into the Bridger Teton National Forest make hiking and biking possible within town limits.

Jackson is encompassed on all sides by mountain barriers. The city lies a few miles west of the Continental Divide, occupies the central portion of the headwaters of the Snake River, and is a major gateway for millions of tourists visiting Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the National Elk Refuge.

Jackson is host to a number of world-class art organizations including the Congressionally-designated National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Grant Teton Music Festival and the Center for the Arts.

Fun fact: the town of Jackson elected the first all-woman city council in 1920.

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, 112 Center St., 307-733-3316, www.jacksonholechamber.com.

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16 LIVINGSTON

About 25 or 35 years ago, word began to spread about Livingston, a town at the northern end of a beautiful valley in southwestern Montana. Artists, writers, actors and celebrities began visiting and even moving to the area.

Today, you could go to the grocery store and run into John Mayer, Jeff Bridges, or Dennis Quaid.

The benefit of having so many artists in residence is that it has swelled the number of art galleries and theaters for Livingston’s visitors. Downtown is dotted with galleries, and the city holds a downtown art walk every fourth Friday of the month between June and September. Theater-goers can also find their way to productions by the Blue Slipper Theater and Crazy Mountain Productions.

At the end of the day, grab a cheeseburger and a milkshake at Mark’s In & Out Beefburgers, an original 1950s drive-in fast food shop.

And those in-town adventures are backdropped by the city’s historic buildings and architecture, which look much the same as they did 100 years ago.

The nearby Yellowstone River makes for easy access to water recreation, especially fly-fishing. The city is home to the International Federation of Fly Fishers.

And like many towns in the area, it really plays up the Fourth of July. This year, Livingston will once again host its Livingston Roundup, featuring the rodeo, of course, as well as a three-day art event and a big parade on July 2, 3 and 4.

Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce, 303 E. Park St., 406-222-0850 or www.livingston-chamber.com.

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17 MANHATTAN

Daytrippers to Manhattan aren’t like to leave with an empty stomach.

The quaint town is home to the legendary steakhouse Sir Scott’s Oasis, known for its classic Montana fare, and the well-known Garden Café.

Manhattan bills itself as a small town with lots of access to the outdoors. Stroll through agriculture, walk through town and head out to the Gallatin River for some fishing.

In addition to the Wednesday farmers’ market each summer, the town also plays host to one of those unique events that seem to dot America’s small towns. In this case, it’s the annual Potato Festival.

The festival celebrates the area’s agricultural nature, including the large number of taters grown in the vicinity. This year, the festival will be held on Aug. 16 and it will feature a free barbeque and other events throughout town.

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, 406-284-4162 or www.manhattanareachamber.com

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18 MISSOULA

Missoula, the “Garden City,” is known as the state’s cultural center.

See a movie or concert at the historic Wilma Theatre, tip back a cold one with the locals at Charlie B’s or enjoy a cultured evening at one of the museums, galleries or stage theaters. Missoula has an active and colorful downtown, and there is something going on every night of the week.

Missoula is home to the University of Montana, the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, and a multitude of recreational opportunities. Hike Mt. Sentinel for great views of the city or check out the Missoula Carousel, one of the first fully handcarved carousels to be built in the United States since the Great Depression. For more information, call 549-8382. 101 Carousel Drive. Hours of operation are June through August from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September through May from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Caras Park.

Visit one of the many breweries, distilleries and wineries in town. Missoula is home to three wineries: Lolo Peak Winery, Ten Spoons Vineyard and Lake Missoula Cellars.

A town of about 70,000 people, Missoula has countless activities, events and historical places to explore.

Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau, 101 E. Main St., 532-3250, www.destinationmissoula.org.

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19 PHILIPSBURG

The city is a 19th century mining town that proves to be a gem to visitors – like one of the many Montana sapphires originating in the area. Sapphire mining in the Rock Creek area dates back about 120 years. Of Montana’s four major sapphire deposits, the area has been the largest producer of the gemstones. The Gem Mountain deposit has produced every known color of sapphire and some colors found nowhere else.

Mine for valuable Montana sapphires on your own or with help from one of several shops in town. Info: www.visitphilipsburg.com.

Philipsburg was voted among “America’s Prettiest Painted Places.” In the commercial district downtown, decorative gables, cornices, and wrought iron balconies combine with vintage streetlights and hanging flower baskets to provide color and charm. The buildings have been restored to match days of yore.

Browse antique stores and charming gift shops, satisfy your

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sweet tooth at Montana’s most famous hand-crafted candy store, the Sweet Palace, or catch a beautiful Montana trout in the area’s pristine wilderness.

Located on Montana Highway 1 about halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park, Phillipsburg is a perfect stopping point for vacationers on a tour of the state’s national parks.

The town of Philipsburg was named after the famous mining engineer Philip Deidesheimer, who designed and supervised the ore smelter around which the town was originally formed.

If you only have time to drive through the area, make sure to take the Pintler Scenic Loop, a 63-mile drive from Anaconda through Philipsburg to Drummond. It follows Flint Creek and passes beautiful scenery and historic spots.

Philipsburg Chamber of Commerce, 135 Sansome St., 859-3388 or philipsburgmt.com.

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In 2003, American Cowboy magazine wrote, “If you have any problems in Red Lodge, it’ll be deciding what to do and see first.” The intervening years have not cured that problem for this town south of Laurel, which acts as a gateway to both Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance and the scenic Beartooth Highway.

The area the city sits on was signed over to the U.S. government in a treaty with the Crow Nation in 1851. Coal and gold deposits were discovered in the area over the next 20 years, and a new treaty with the Crow in 1882 allowed settlement in the area. From the early 1890s through the 1930s, coal mining was the major industry.

A rough and rowdy Wild West atmosphere pervaded Red Lodge, which had many saloons – and brawls – before the Great Depression forced many of the mines to close. A new era began for the town in 1936, when the Beartooth Highway was opened, linking Red Lodge to Yellowstone.

Daytrippers headed to Red Lodge will find many summer activities, including camping, hiking, boating, climbing, fishing and all the varied outdoor activities you can think of.

The town is home to an 18-hole public golf course at Red Lodge Mountain Resort that hugs the Beartooth Mountains, offering 100-mile views that can make it difficult to keep your eyes on the ball. For more information and tee times, call 406-4463344. Visit the resort’s homepage at www.redlodgemountain. com for a list of summer activities, or call 800-444-8977.

Red Lodge is also home to the Beartooth Nature Center, the only public refuge in Montana for native animals that cannot be returned to the wild due to injury or habituation to humans.

Admission to the center, located at 615 Second St. E., ranges from $4 to $10 per person. Call 406-446-1133 for details or visit www.beartoothnaturecenter.org.

For even more history, check out the Carbon Country Hisotrical Society Museum, 224 N. Broadway, 406-446-3667 or www.carboncountyhistory.com. There is also the Red Lodge Carnegie Library and its collection of 12,000 books and periodicals, as well as public Internet access. Info: 406-446-1905.

All the information you need to plan your visit to Red Lodge can be found at www.redlodge.com.

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21 THREE FORKS

Dubbed “Montana’s Favorite Small Town,” Three Forks is about 30 miles west of Bozeman on Interstate 90.

Three Forks got its name because it lies near Missouri Headwaters State Park, where the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin rivers converge to form the Missouri River – the longest single river in North America.

Almost every weekend of the summer there is an activity or event going on in the community. Some of the highlights include the Headwaters Country Jam, Three Forks Rodeo, a classic car show and the state’s only air race.

Dine and stay at the historic, 1910 Sacajawea Hotel, where you’ll find both high-dollar business suits and cowboy boots, right off the dusty trail, lingering over a cold one.

Or, bring the RV and converge with thousands of rock and roll fans at Rockin’ the Rivers, a annual festival that will feature Queensryche, Black Stone Cherry and Jefferson Starship this August.

Three Forks Chamber of Commerce, www.threeforksmontana.com or 406-285-4753.

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22 TWIN BRIDGES

Twin Bridges is a well-known fly fishing mecca for trout fishermen. Set near the confluence of the Beaverhead, Big Hole and Ruby rivers – which come together to form the Jefferson River – the area is a great place to wet a line.

The town of roughly 400 people was either named for the two bridges that spanned the nearby Jefferson River or for two bridges over the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers built in 1865.

In July, a river parade call the Floating Flotillas Fish Fantasy takes place. This year’s event will be on July 26.

Another area attraction is the Beaverhead Rock State Park, which resembles the head of a swimming beaver and was recognized by Sacajawea while traveling with the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805. It’s located 14 miles south of Twin Bridges on Montana Highway 41.

The Madison County Lewis and Clark Interpretive Park is located near the county fairgrounds and offers displays about the five days the expedition spent in the area. There is also a 6-foot tall bronze statue of Sacajawea, her son Pomp, and Lewis’ dog, Seaman. Info: 406-684-5824 or www.madisonmt.gov.

Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce Info: 406-684-5686, www.rubyvalleychamber.com.

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23 WEST YELLOWSTONE

After a day in Yellowstone National Park, many people like to next door to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery center to experistroll the streets of West Yellowstone. ence the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves.

Located in the shadow of America’s first national park, the West Yellowstone is about 10 blocks by 10 blocks in size, town has plenty to offer visitors in the summer months. making it a walking community. It’s common for people to stroll Activities include rodeos many nights of the week, live theater, the town’s streets until the wee hours. fly-fishing lessons, museums, and more.

Other summer events include a mountain bike biathlon, Rod Run For a night of family entertainment, immerse yourself in a car show, 10-day Mountain Man Rendezvous, Pine Needle Stampede movie with breathtaking scenery, majestic wildlife and vivid mini-marathon and Square Knot Square Dancing Jamboree. color and sound at the Yellowstone IMAX theater, presenting a West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, 30 Yellowstone six-story high screen and stereo surround sound. Or, head right Ave., 406-646-7701 or www.destinationyellowstone.com.

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24 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

Indians frequented the hot springs in White Sulphur Springs for many years. Warriors took pilgrimages to the medicinal mud baths.

Today, you can visit the natural hot springs in the area for relaxation and health.

Located along Highway 89 north of Livingston, White Sulphur Springs is home to the Spa Hot Springs Motel. There are two outdoor pools and an indoor pool, kept at varying temperatures.

The spa bills itself as “the cleanest hot springs you will ever come across and the most healing around, thanks to a high concentration of sulfur along with magnesium and lithium.” Call the motel and spa at 406-547-3366 or visit www.spahotsprings.com.

Other nearby attractions include “The Castle,” a Victorian stone mansion built by B.R. Sherman in 1892. The stones are hand-cut granite that was hauled by ox teams from the Castle

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Mountains southeast of White Sulphur Springs. The Castle is now a museum open from May to November. The carriage house next door also has a display of buggies and carriages, as well as a gift shop with local crafts for sale.

Among the natural attractions are the mountains. White Sulphur is surrounded by Little Belt, Big Belt and Castle mountains, and the town is located at the headwaters of the popular Smith River. That body of water is one of the country’s premier trout streams, and a float trip down the Smith River Canyon is billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Hunting, hiking and exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park also provide endless opportunities for recreation in White Sulphur Springs.

Meagher County Chamber of Commerce, 547-2250, www. whitesulphurspringsmt.com, www.meagherchamber.org.

25 VIRGINIA CITY & NEVADA CITY

Go back in time and visit the original Old West.

Pioneers made a fortune in gold in Virginia City, and now the area is frozen in time. The town is a remarkably well-preserved Victorian gold mining town west of Yellowstone National Park. View over 100 historic buildings, complete with artifacts and furnishings. Ride the stagecoach, attend a live theater show, stay the night in homey historic lodging, and shop in unique gift and specialty shops.

Much of the history of southwest Montana was shaped by gold mining, and the gold rush at Alder Gulch in the 1860s had a huge impact on this part of the territory. Virginia City and Nevada City were centers of commerce during the gold rush – Virginia City’s population once topped 10,000, and the city served as Montana’s territorial capital.

Nevada City is now a ghost town, but many of its buildings are intact at the townsite northwest of Virginia City along Highway 287.

For information about the local museum and tours, call 406-8435247 or visit montanaheritagecommission.mt.gov.

Virginia City has about 150 year-round residents and offers lodging, dining, and entertainment. A variety of tours are available, including the Virginia City Overland Stagecoach, which gives halfhour tours of Alder Gulch. A schedule of the town’s living history events is online at www.virginiacitymt.com/events.asp Virginia City Chamber of Commerce, 211 Wallace St., 843-5555, www.virginiacity.com.

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26 TAKE A HIKE

The only problem with hiking around Southwest Montana is figuring out where to go with so many options! A local favorite, the M Trail on Baldy Mountain is a must-do. Created in 1915

by Montana State University students, the trail will take you through a juniper forest to the mouth of Bridger Canyon.

Another popular hiking destination, Hyalite Canyon, provides endless trails to lakes, streams, waterfalls, 10,000-foot peaks, and cabins.

More information is available at www.bozemancvb.com.

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27 RIDE A BIKE

Around Bozeman, the Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club sponsors weekly road bike and mountain bike rides, races, tours and other pedal-powered events.

The weekly road ride meets at Bangtail Bikes every Monday night at 6 p.m. The ride is usually about 20- to 30-miles long, and all abilities are welcome.

A weekly women’s road bike ride meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Bozeman Public Library and the route is roughly the same distance. A weekly mountain bike ride meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Round House. All abilities are welcome and those who attend vote on the trail for the evening and carpool to the trailhead. Other GVBC events throughout the summer include rides to Lewis and Clark Caverns and Natural Bridge Falls. A full calendar is available on the club’s website at gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org. For a list of Montana biking trails, visit the Montana Office of Tourism’s website, http://visitmt.com/virtualvisitor/biking.

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28 GO RUNNING

The Big Sky Wind Drinkers, a running club for all ages and abilities in Bozeman, sponsors Fun Runs on Wednesdays throughout the summer. The runs take place in various locations around the area and start at 6:30 in the evening. Each

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29 RUN A RACE

June 7

PEETS HILL HUSTLE 5K, KIDS RUN Info: www.cmbozeman.org

June 14

41st ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S CUP, HELENA MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND FUN RUNS Info: www.govcupmt.com

June 14

THRIVE GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K FOR FATHER’S DAY, BELGRADE Info: www.allthrive.org/events/girls-on-the-run-5k-fathers-day

June 14

PRISON BREAK, DEER LODGE 10K, 5K RUNS Info: Candice Miller, 846-1191

June 21

WULFMAN’S CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL 14K, BUTTE Info: www.buttespissandmoanrunners.com

June 28

20TH ANNUAL JIM BRIDGER TRAIL RUN, 10 MILES, BOZEMAN Info: www.racemontana.com

June 29

BOZEMAN TRITON’S TRIATHLON Info: www.bozemantritons.org

July 4

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run has three route options of approximately 1, 3, or 5 miles.

No dogs are allowed except at specified runs. Strollers are welcome. Runs begin in late April and go through the end of September. For more information, visit winddrinkers.org

An updated race calendar is available online at Run Montana, www.runmt.com. Here’s a sample of this summer’s races:

July 4

REACH INC. RACE FOR INDEPENDENCE, BOZEMAN 1K, 5K, 10K Info: www.reachinc.org

July 13

8TH ANNUAL MISSOULA MARATHON MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON Info: www.runwildmissoula.org

Aug. 2

SWEET PEA RUN 10K, 5K Info: winddrinkers.org/sweetpea

Aug. 16

THE SCRAMBLE, BOZEMAN, 15K, 4 MILE AND KIDS FUN RUN www.scrambleforethiopia.com

Aug. 24

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TAKE A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC BOZEMAN

Take a step back in time and explore Bozeman’s history on foot. More than 40 properties are listed on the National Historic Register; there are also nine historic districts.

The Bozeman Convention and Visitors Bureau offers free downloadable pamphlets on its website, www.bozemancvb. com/historic-walking-tour.php, for self-guided tours of Bozeman’s historic neighborhoods, downtown and cemeteries.

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TAKE A WALK IN THE WOODS

Slow down and feel the earth beneath your feet. The Montana Wilderness Association offers nature walks through its Wilderness Walks program. The summer walks happen between April and October. The walks are led by volunteersamong them outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists and experienced mountaineers – and include day hikes, backpacking trips, wildflower walks and trail maintenance projects. More information is available at www.wildmontana.org.

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32 GO DANCING

From swing to salsa, there are several opportunities for dance lessons in Bozeman. In many cases, you don’t need a partner. A number of different companies offer lessons and open dancing in tango, two-step, ballroom, contra, swing, salsa and various other international dance styles.

Check www.bozemandancing.com for a schedule and more information.

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GO GARAGE SALE-ING

Search for treasures on a tour of area garage sales.

Cities in the area hold community-wide garage sales. The city of Manhattan is hosting Garage-a-Rama from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 7. Garage sales will be set up in Railroad Park or in individual homes in the community. For a map of sale sites, stop by Nogan’s Café at 220 Wooden Shoe Lane.

For more information, call the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at 284-4162.

For garage sales on any given day, check the Chronicle for maps, sale listings, and up-to-date information at bozemandailychronicle.com/app/classifieds/yardsalemap.

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34 FLOAT A RIVER

Grab an inner tube and take part in a Bozeman tradition, floating the Madison River from Warm Springs to Black’s Ford. Rental shops in Bozeman, Livingston and Ennis offer all the equipment you’ll need to spend a day on any of the local rivers, and numerous companies in the region provide guided raft trips.

Check out http://www.greater-yellowstone.com/scenic-floats. html for information on southwest Montana float trips, both scenic and adventurous. The site also offers general information about the area’s many rivers.

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35 TAKE A SWIM

Bogert Pool in Bozeman offers two swimming areas: a 25-yard pool and shallow pool. The shallow pool ranges in depth from 1 foot to 3 feet, and is ideal for young children.

Recreational swimming is available most afternoons, with lap swimming available at midday. Opening day is June 15, and the pool closes Aug. 25.

For more information, call the pool at 582-0806.

Bozeman also offers the Bozeman Swim Center, an indoor swimming center at 1211 W. Main St. As with Bogert Pool, a variety of classes and lessons are available. For more information, call 582-2910. Daily admission to city pools ranges from $3 for ages 3 to 14 and $4 for ages 15 to 59. Seniors get in for $3, and infants 2 and younger get in free. Monthly and family passes and punch cards are also available.

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36 COOL OFF AT A WATER PARK

BIG SPLASH WATER PARK Billings, 5720 South Frontage Rd 406-256-5543, bigsplashwaterpark.com

THE REEF WATERPARK Billings, 1801 Majestic Ln. 839-9283, www.thereefindoors.com

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BELGRADE SPLASH PARK Lewis & Clark Park in Belgrade.

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37 SOAK IN A HOT SPRING

BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS

SPA HOT SPRINGS

Near Four Corners just west of Bozeman, you’ll find Bozeman Hot Springs at 81123 East Gallatin Road. Info: 406-586-6492

About an hour and a half north of Bozeman is the Spa Hot Springs at White Sulfur Springs, which has two natural mineral pools. Info: 406-547-3366 or www.spahotsprings.com

NORRIS HOT SPRINGS

ELKHORN HOT SPRINGS

If you’d like some music with your soak, head west to Norris Hot Springs, which features live music on the weekends. Info: 406-685-3303 or visit www.norrishotsprings.com

If you’re interested in a longer daytrip, try Polaris’ Elkhorn Hot Springs, southwest of Dillon off Highway 278. Info: 406-834-3434 or www.elkhornhotsprings.com.

CHICO HOT SPRINGS

LOST TRAIL HOT SPRINGS

Paradise Valley’s Chico Hot Springs has live music on the weekends and a range of overnight accommodations, dining and a spa. Info: 406-333-4933 or www.chicohotsprings.com.

Located in the Bitterroot National Forest near Sula. West of Missoula. Info: 406-821-3574 or www.losttrailhotsprings.com.

QUINN’S HOT SPRINGS RESORT

ALAMEDA’S HOT SPRINGS

Located in Paradise, along the Clark Fork River northwest of Missoula, Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort has six hot pools, fine dining and guest cabins. Info: 826-3150 or www. quinnshotsprings.com.

North of Missoula at the foot of the Cabinet Mountains, in Hot Springs, Montana, you’ll find Alameda’s Hot Springs. Info: 406-741-2283; and Symes Hot Springs Hotel and Mineral Baths, 406-834-3151.

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS AND RESORT

UNDERDEVELOPED HOT SPRINGS

Fairmont Hot Springs and Resort, just west of Butte, has golf, tennis and a waterslide.

The resort is also close to hiking, fishing and Georgetown Lake.

Info: 800-332-3272, www.fairmontmontana.com

If you’d like to go au natural, so to speak, visit Yellowstone National Park’s Boiling River near Gardiner. Info: http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/nmammoth.htm You can also check out Renova Hot Springs. Its two small, rock-lined hot pools off a side channel of the Jefferson River is about as rustic as it gets on public land in Montana.

Renova is about 15 miles south of Whitehall and is best accessed in mid-summer or fall, because high waters in late spring and late fall can flood the pools.

BOULDER HOT SPRINGS INN AND SPA Between Butte and Helena, you’ll find the century-old Boulder Hot Springs Inn and Spa with its indoor and outdoor pools, along with quaint guest rooms. Just off Interstate 15. Info: 406-225-4339.

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38 GO WHITEWATER RAFTING

Splash down an area river on a guided whitewater rafting trip. Numerous companies offer half-day and full-day trips.

A couple options are: Montana Whitewater, which offers trips on the Gallatin, Yellowstone and Madison rivers, 800-799-4465 or www. montanawhitewater.com Geyser Whitewater Expeditions, which offers raft and kayak trips on the Gallatin River, www.raftmontana.com or 800-914-9031

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GO CANOEING, KAYAKING, BOATING

The websites for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Montana Office of Tourism list sites around the state good for canoeing, kayaking and general boating.

You can also find info on the state’s fivers, streamflow data and boat rentals. Info: www.fwp.mt.gov/recreation/activities/ boating.html and visitmt.com/visitor_services/river_guides/

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40 JUMP IN A LAKE

FAIRY LAKE

22.5 miles north of Bozeman on MT 86, 5 miles west on Fairy Lake Road.

Info: 406-522-2520 or www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin/

HYALITE RESERVOIR

206-acre reservoir 12 miles south of Bozeman.

Info: 406-522-2520 or www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin/

HEBGEN LAKE

12,000-acre lake a few miles northwest of West Yellowstone.

Info: 406-823-6961 or www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin/

ENNIS LAKE

A few miles north of Ennis.

Info: 406-444-2535

YELLOWSTONE LAKE

14 miles from Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

Info: 307-344-7481 or www.nps.gov/yell

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GEORGETOWN LAKE

3,000-acre lake 18 miles west of Anaconda, off State Highway 1.

CANYON FERRY RESERVOIR

20 miles east of Helena off Highway 287.

Info: 406-475-3310 or www.usbr.gov/gp

RUBY RESERVOIR

9 miles south of Alder (which is south of Twin Bridges.)

Info: 406-683-8000

COONEY RESERVOIR

4 miles south of Columbus to Shane Creek Road, then 14 miles east.

Info: 406-445-2326 or www.fwp.mt.gov/parks/visit/cooney For other lakes and marinas in Montana, visit www.visitmt. com/experiences/scenic_adventures/lakes/

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41 REEL ONE IN

For a list of all of Montana’s fishing access sites, consult the state’s Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, www.fwp.mt.gov/fishing/. You can also download fishing license applications at the site.

Numerous outfitters also offer guided fly-fishing trips. A few options include: Montana Troutfitters, troutfitters.com; Bozeman Angler, www.bozemanangler.com; Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, www.yellowdogflyfishing.com.

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42 FISH HENRY’S LAKE

Located 15 miles west of Yellowstone National Park, Henry’s Lake is a high mountain lake known for its fishing.

Anglers can land cutthroat, brook and rainbow cutthroat hybrid trout. The state park has a modern fish cleaning station near the boat ramp. Cabins are available for rent

and camping is available at 43 sites. The park is open May 22 through mid-October and is located along Highway 87 north of Island Park, Idaho. For more information, call 208-558-7532 or visit parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.

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FEED THE DUCKS

Hundreds of wild ducks have made their home at a pond on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman.

Pack a picnic lunch and some old bread, and spend the afternoon feeding the ducks. The pond is a popular spot for the ducks and the crowds that adore them. The pond is located on the east side of 11th Avenue near Sherrick Hall.

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Have a “Big Year,” and see how many unique bird species you can count. The Montana Audubon Society’s website maps birding “hot spots” around the state, broken down into five regions. The Bozeman area includes the East Gallatin Recreation Area and the Sourdough Nature Trail, where, if you’re lucky, you may glimpse a mountain chickadee, red-breasted nuthatch, or western meadowlark.

The Montana Audubon website includes the state bird list, as well as birding trip guides and information about birding groups at www.mtaudubon.org.

The society also hosts its annual bird festival, Wings Across the Big Sky, to be held this year in Lewistown, June 6-8. For more information, visit the Montana Audubon Society’s website, listed above.

The Red Rocks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, near Lima, boasts the largest population of trumpeter swans in the lower 48 states. The refuge provides habitat for more than 230 species of birds. It’s located at 27820 Southside Centennial Road, Lima, and is open year round. For more information, visit http://www. fws.gov/refuge/red_rock_lakes or call 406-276-3536.

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45 PHOTOGRAPH WILDLIFE

Montana attracts both professional and amateur photographers from around the world. Summer workshops are available for all levels in wildlife photography in both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and other wilderness areas.

A few of the local options include: YELLOWSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 801-550-2811 www.yellowstonephotoworkshop.com

YELLOWSTONE MOUNTAIN GUIDES

406-646-7230 www.yellowstone-guides.com

CINDY GOEDDEL YELLOWSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS 858-848-4150 www.cindygoeddel.com

YELLOWSTONE WOLF TRACKER

406-223-2152

WILD WEST PHOTOS

406-595-7060

SALVATORE VASAPOLLI

973-464-3354 www.vasapolliphotography.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY (BASED IN MISSOULA)

800-394-7677 www.rmsp.com

TRIPLE D GAME FARM (KALISPELL)

406-755-9653 www.tripledgamefarm.com

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GET UP CLOSE WITH OWLS, HAWKS, AN EAGLE

Meet Nigel, a tiny Northern Saw-whet owl who weighs just 3 ounces, and his raptor friends at the Montana Raptor Conservation Center’s open house, held each summer. In addition to Nigel, visitors will get to see a bald Eagle, turkey

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vulture, red-tailed hawk, great horned owl, and other birds that reside at the center. The event features food and kids activities. For more information, call 406-585-1211 or visit montanaraptor.org

VISIT THE CHARLES M RUSSELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Located in north-central Montana, the Charles M. Russell of birds. A self-guided car tour can be accessed from two National Wildlife Refuge extends 125 miles up the Missouri points on Highway 191 on the west side of the refuge. The River from the Fort Peck Dam. Its 1.1 million acres includes 19-mile tour includes interpretive stops en route and takes the Fort Peck Reservoir, as well as native prairies, coulees, two to three hours to complete. The refuge’s interpretive river bottoms and badlands. The refuge is home to species center is open daily from May to September, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. such as Rocky Mountain elk, whitetail and mule deer, For more information, call the Lewistown headquarters at pronghorn antelope, sage grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. It 406-538-8706 or the San Creek Field Station at 406-464also houses prairie dogs, ferrets and more than 230 species 5181. Online at www.fws.gov/cmr/index.html.

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To reserve a cabin or other facility on U.S. Forest Service land, visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service, and

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all individual cabins and campsites can be reserved up to six months ahead of time. The site also includes information about rental fees, amenities, and locations of cabins and sites.

49 SET UP CAMP

Located 15 miles west of Yellowstone National Park, Henry’s Lake is a high mountain lake known for its fishing. Anglers can land cutthroat, brook and rainbow cutthroat hybrid trout. The state park has a modern fish cleaning station near the boat ramp.

Cabins are available for rent and camping is available at 43 sites.

The park is open May 22 through mid-October and is located along Highway 87 north of Island Park, Idaho. For more information, call 208-558-7532 or visit parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.

Montana is home to more than 400 campgrounds. Here are a few in the Bozeman vicinity: BATTLE RIDGE CAMPGROUND

22 miles northeast of Bozeman along Highway 86 Info: 406-522-2520

BEAR CANYON CAMPGROUND

3 miles east of Bozeman just off Interstate 90.

Info: 1-800-438-1575

BEAVER DAM CAMPGROUND

7 miles west of Butte on Interstate 90, then 12 miles south on Interstate 15, then 6 miles west on Divide Creek Road.

Info: 406-494-2147

CHIPPY PARK CAMPGROUND

25 miles south of Big Timber on U.S. Highway 298, then 10 miles south on County Road 212.

Info: 406-932-5155

COULTER CAMPGROUND

A mile south of Meriwether Picnic Area, accessible by private boat on Holter Lake north of Helena.

Info: 406-449-5490

FAIRY LAKE CAMPGROUND

22 miles north of Bozeman on Highway 86, then 5 miles west on Fairy Lake Road.

Info: 406-522-2520

HELLS CANYON CAMPGROUND

25 miles south of Big Timber on U.S. Highway 289, then 16 miles south on County Road 212.

Info: 406-932-5155

LOWLAND CAMPGROUND

8 miles north of Butte off Interstate 15, then 6 miles west on Forest Service Road 442, then left onto Forest Service Road 9485.

Info: 406-494-2147

CHISHOLM CAMPGROUND

18 miles south of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Road.

Info: 406-522-2520

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MADISON RIVER CAMPGROUND

WADE LAKE CAMPGROUND

34 miles south of Ennis on Highway 287.

Info: 406-682-4253

37 miles south of Ennis on Highway 287 then 5 miles west on Forest Road 241.

Info: 406-682-4253

MOOSE CREEK CAMPGROUND

WEST BOULDER CAMPGROUND

10 miles west of Helena on U.S. Highway 12, then 4 miles southwest on Rimini Road.

Info: 406-449-5490

NATIVE WAYS PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND Near Billings.

Info: 406-670-1209

SUNRISE CAMPGROUND

31842 Frontage Rd., Bozeman, Info: 587-4797

POTOSI CAMPGROUND

7 miles west of Harrison on Pony Road, then 10 miles south on Willow Creek Road.

Info: 406-682-4253

16 miles south of Big Timber on U.S. Highway 298, then 7 miles southwest on County Road 35, then 8 miles southwest on West Boulder Road.

Info: 406-932-5155

VIGILANTE CAMPGROUND

20 miles northeast of Helena on Route 280, then 12 miles northeast on Forest Service Road 4137.

Info: 406-449-5490 For an even larger list of campgrounds, visit www.montanacampgrounds.net.

Please remember, some campgrounds require reservations. Make sure to call the listed numbers or visit websites for up to date information.

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If camping appeals to you, but the reality of pitching a tent There are more than a dozen outfitters in Montana that does not, consider glamping. Formed from the words “glam- offer luxury outdoor lodging. In Southwest Montana, peruse orous” and “camping,” glamping is luxury in the outdoors. options provided by Yellowstone Under Canvas in West Outfitters offer upscale tipis, tents, and portable bathrooms Yellowstone, 219-0441, www.mtundercanvas.com. Options with running water, to name a few amenities. nationwide can be found at www.glampinghub.com.

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PLANT A GARDEN

Bozeman has three community gardens on city-owned land, at Langhor Park, Westlake Park, and behind City Hall.

Plots function as a yearly rental space which can be renewed year after year. There is currently a waiting list for plots at certain locations, but open plots exist! To inquire about a plot, contact the city at 582-3200 ext. 4.

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VISIT THE ARBORETUM

Tizer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum offers tours through a dozen themed gardens, including a rose garden, herb garden, butterfly and hummingbird garden, and meditation garden.

The Tizer gardens are located just off Interstate 15 south of Helen at 38 Tizer Road in Jefferson City. The gardens are open May through September. For more information, call 406-9338789 or visit www.tizergardens.com.

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53 GIDDYUP!

Think horseback riding is just for cowboys? Think again.

Numerous area outfitters offer a variety of riding options, with hourly, half-day, full-day and multi-day trips, which can be combined with activities such as fishing, photography and cattle drives.

Here are a few outfitters: Bridger Outfitters, Bozeman, 406-388-1882 or www.bridgeroutfitters.com Kokopelli’s Travels, Bozeman, 406-686-4475 Jake’s Horses, Big Sky, 406-995-4630 or www.jakeshorses.com Medicine Lake Outfitters, Bozeman, 406-388-4938 or www.bozeman-horseback-riding.com

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MEET BRUTUS THE BEAR

Brutus, a male brown bear and star of National Geographic’s Expedition Wild, lives just outside of Bozeman at Montana Grizzly Encounter.

The grizzly bear rescue and education sanctuary is home to five bears. Visitors can meet the bears from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at 80 Bozeman Hill Road, just off Interstate 90 east of Bozeman. $7 for adults and children 13 and older, $5 for children ages 4 to 12, and $6 for seniors. For more information, visit www.grizzlyencounter. org or— call 406-586-8893.

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SEE ZOOMONTANA

Montana’s only zoo is ZooMontana, located on the west end of Billings about two hours east of Bozeman on Interstate 90.

The 70-acre facility features habitats for Siberian tigers, red panda, grizzly bears and more. The zoo is open year-round, with summer hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Its address is 2100 S. Shiloh Road in Billings. Contact ZooMontana at 406-652-8100 or visit www.zoomontana.org.

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PLAY AT THE DINOSAUR PLAYGROUND

Located at the Gallatin County Regional Park off of Oak Street, the Dinosaur Playground features slides, swings, “dino dig” sandboxes, a rock climbing wall with safety surfacing, mazes and more. The playground was built by a small army of more than 1,500 volunteers in 2009.

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VOLUNTEER IN NATURE

The U.S. Forest Service depends on volunteers to help maintain its wildlands. Not only is Forest Service volunteering codified in federal law, but the service calls volunteers its “heartbeat.”

The diverse range of projects available allows anyone to find an activity they’re interested in. Common projects include trail work, campground hosting, bird surveys and wilderness restoration.

Volunteers could also wind up working in the field with biologists, botanists, archaeologists, rangers or other Forest Service personnel. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/r1/volunteering/index.shtml. For other federal volunteering opportunities, visit www.volunteer.gov/gov.

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58 ZIPLINE

Man may not have been meant to fly, but you wouldn’t know it at Big Sky Resort.

In the summer months, it’s not uncommon to see squealing or screaming people shooting through the treetops. In fact, with the help of a harness and a few hundred feet of steel cable, anyone can experience the sensation of light.

Ziplining daytrippers will find several options. The Nature Zip is a three-stage journey down the mountain, ranging in length from 350 to 500 feet, all while suspended 30 to 60 feet in the air. The zipline speeds top out at 25 miles per hour. The Adventure Zip starts at the top of the Explorer Double Chair and swoops down the mountain on four adrenaline-pumping lines spanning up to 1,500 feet long and 150 feet above the forest floor. There is also a Twin Zipline where you can race your fellow zippers. Tours are offered daily from June 8 to Oct. 2. The times and number of rides per day vary throughout the season. Check out http://bigskyresort.com/things-to-do/activities/ziplines or call 995-5769 for details and reservations.

All riders need to be at least 3 feet tall and weigh between 45 and 300 pounds. The ride costs between $63 and $83 per person.

For more information and schedules, check the link above.

Big Sky Resort doesn’t have the only zipline in town.

Yellowstone Zipline and Canopy Tours also offers rides throughout Gallatin Forest and over the Gallatin River.

The group is a partnership between Montana Whitewater Rafting Company and Rockhaven Camp. It’s located between Bozeman and Big Sky, 64 miles north of West Yellowstone and Highway 191.

The “classic zipline canopy tour” has 10 zip lines, including a flight on an 800-foot cable over the Gallatin River. The cost is $132 for adults and $116 for children aged 8 to 12. Pricing includes all necessary equipment and transportation from the office at Gallatin Canyon to the zipline site at Rockhaven Camp and back. More elaborate packages are also available.

For info, call 800-799-4465 or visit www.yellowstonezip.com

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GO PARAGLIDING

For a real bird’s eye view of the Gallatin Valley, the adventurous daytripper might want to look into paragliding.

Bozeman Paragliding, founded in 2002, provides instruction, sales, service and flying support for students and tandem clients. Those interested can take tandem flights with an instructor, which range in price from $50 to $150, or try out intro paragliding lessons for $200 to $350. Lessons in speed flying - using a smaller, lighter wing to stay closer to the terrain, sometimes done on skis – and powered paragliding are also available after completion of the beginner and novice lesson series. Info: bozemanparagliding.com or 406-581-2955.

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TAKE A HELICOPTER RIDE

BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE 406-252-6937 or www.billingsflyingservice.com CARISCH HELICOPTERS 911 Wierda Way, Manhattan, 406-579-5498 or www.mtheli.com GLACIER NATIONAL PARK HELICOPTER TOURS 866-875-8456 or www.nationalparkreservations.com/glacer_helitours.htm.

HOMESTEAD HELICOPTERS 4 Corporate Way, Missoula 406-544-0402 or www.homesteadhelicopters.com KRUGER HELICOP-TOURS Glacier National Park, 800-220-6565 or www.krugerhelicopters.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROTORS 8220 Camp Creek Rd, Manhattan, 406-579-9312 or www.rockymountainrotors.net.

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MONTANA SKY DIVING, 800-766-0446 or www.montana-skydiving.com MONTANA SKY DIVE, 800-516-5867 or www.montanaskydive.com

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SEE THE BERKELEY PIT

Featured in the national news, the Bear Creek Downs Pig Races are well known in south-central Montana. If you haven’t been yet, it’s not to be missed. Cheer on - or bet on - your favorite porker at Bear Creek Saloon and Steakhouse Thursdays through Sundays in the summer. Pig races start at the steakhouse at 7 p.m.

All proceeds go to local scholarships. The saloon is located seven miles east of Red Lodge on Highway 308. Info: 406-446-3481 or www.redlodge.com/bearcreek

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VISIT THE SWEET PALACE

The Berkeley Pit is a former open pit copper mine and federal Superfund site in Butte, and one of the only places in the world where you can pay to see toxic waste. The pit is one mile long There’s nothing like a candy store to put a big fat smile on your by a half mile wide and filled with water that is heavily acidic, face. The Sweet Palace in Philipsburg, southeast of Missoula, about the acidity of Coca-Cola or lemon juice. Visitors can view offers more than 1,000 kinds of treats, specializing in individu- the mine from a platform located above it. The viewing stand, ally-wrapped and nostalgic hard candies. Info: 109 E. Broadway open from March until November, has an admission fee of $2. For more information, visit www.buttecvb.com.

St., www.sweetpalace.com or 859-3353.

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TENNIS ANYONE?

Practice your serve at the courts in Bogert or Southside parks. MSU has both indoor courts (available by reservation) and outdoor courts available The Bozeman Tennis Association offers summer lessons for kids and adults. Info: www.bozemantennis.usta.com.

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KEEP OUT OF THE ROUGH

All courses listed are 18 holes and public, unless otherwise noted.

ANACONDA COUNTRY CLUB 1 Country Club Lane, Anaconda 9 holes, 3020 yards, par 35, 406-797-3220

ARROWHEAD MEADOW GOLF COURSE 367 Highway 89 South, White Sulphur Springs 406-547-3612

BIG SKY OF MONTANA COURSE 1 Black Otter Road, Big Sky 6806 yards, par 72, 406-995-4706

BILL ROBERTS MUNICIPAL COURSE 2201 N. Benton Ave, Helena 6,782 yards, par 72, 406-442-2191

BRIDGER CREEK GOLF COURSE 2710 McIlhattan Road, Bozeman 6,511 yards, par 71 406-586-2333

CIRCLE INN GOLF LINKS 1029 Main St. Billings 9 holes, 799 yards, par 27, 406-248-4201

COTTONWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE 8955 River Road, Bozeman 6,751 yards, par 70 406-587-1118

COTTONWOOD HILLS PAR-3 COURSE 8955 River Road, Bozeman 1,181 yards, par 29 406-587-1118

DEER PARK GOLF CLUB

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HONE YOUR SWING

Cottonwood Hills Golf Course and Bridger Creek Golf Course are great public golf courses in Bozeman for learning the game. There are lessons for golfers of all ages. Several junior camp sessions are offered all summer. Call Bridger Creek at 586-2333 or visit www.bridgercreek.com. Call Cottonwood Hills at 587-1118 or visit www.cottonwoodhills.com.

838 Golf Course Rd, Deer Lodge 9 holes, 3,200 yards, par 36 406-846-1625

EAGLE ROCK GOLF COURSE

FOX RIDGE GOLF COURSE 4020 Lake Helena Drive, Helena 3,267 yards, par 36 406-227-8304

HEADWATERS GOLF COURSE 225 Seventh Ave. E., Three Forks 2,974 yards, par 36 406-285-3700

HIGHLAND VIEW GOLF COURSE 3150 Utah Ave., Butte 9 holes, 3,200 yards, par 35 406-494-7900

LAKEHILLS GOLF COURSE 1930 Clubhouse Way, Billings 6,802 yards, par 72, 406-252-9244

LIVINGSTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 44 View Vista Dr., Livingston 3,128 yards, par 36, 406-222-1100

MADISON MEADOWS GOLF COURSE 110 Golf Course Road, Ennis 3,245 yards, par 36 406-682-7468

OLD BALDY GOLF COURSE Delger Lane, Townsend 406-266-3337

THE OLD WORLD GOLF COURSE 1205 Pizzini Way, Anaconda 7,705 yards, par 72 888-229-4833

OVERLAND GOLF COURSE 338 Big Timber Loop Road, Big Timber 406-932-4297

5624 Larimer Lane, Billings 406-655-4445

PETER YEGEN JR. GOLF COURSE

EXCHANGE CITY GOLF COURSE

1390 Zimmerman Trail, Billings 6617 yards, par 71, 406-656-8099

19th St. W., Billings 2,799 yards, par 54 406-652-2553

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS COURSE 1500 Fairmont Road, Anaconda 6,741 yards, par 72, 800-332-3272

RED LODGE GOLF CLUB 828 Upper Continental, Red Lodge 6,863 yards, par 72, 406-446-3344

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GO ROCK CLIMBING

If you’re looking for places to rock climb, www.rockclimbing.com lists more than 1,200 bouldering and rock climbing locations across Montana.

If you’re new to rock climbing, check out the Montana Mountaineering Association, 406-522-0659 or montanamountaineering.org. The association offers instructional programs in mountaineering and climbing.

Other resources: Southwest Montana Climbers Coalition: montanaclimbers.org, Montana Alpine Guides: adventuremontana.com or 406-586-8430, or Reach Your Peak: 406-5782155 or climbmontana.com.

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LEARN TO PADDLE BOARD

Several local outfitters rent standup paddleboards as well as offer lessons and guides. Paddle boarding equipment can also be rented at Big Boys Toys, 8254 Huffine Lane, 406-587-4747 or Rubber Ducky River Rentals in Livingston, 15, Mount Baldy Drive, 406-222-3746, or Pink Cowboy Recreation Rentals at www.pinkcowboy.net or 406-219-8823.

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PLAY SAND VOLLEYBALL

The city of Bozeman hosts a sand volleyball league for adults age 21 and up. No experience is necessary. The deadline to register is June 27. Games are held at the East Gallatin Recreation Area on Thursday nights from July 10 to Aug. 28.

For more information, visit www.bozeman.net/recreation or call 582-2910.

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GO BOULDERING OR ROCK CLIMBING INDOORS

Whether you’ve never climbed before, or are an expert mountaineer, Spire Climbing Center has a variety of routes and offers instruction at 13 Enterprise Blvd. The center is planning an expansion this summer that will nearly triple the size of its facility, offer walls up to 50-feet high, a yoga room, and additional fitness equipment. The expansion is expected to be complete by fall of 2014. For more info, visit spireclimbingcenter.com or call 406-586-0706.

Six climbing boulders are located around Bozeman. There is a boulder at the East Gallatin Recreation Area, along the Galligator Trail in Langhor Gardens, at the Bozeman Ponds -- two in the Gallatin County Regional Park off Oak Street -and at Depot Park near the Northern Pacific Railway depot on Front Street. More information about the climbing boulders can be had at www.bozemanboulders.blogspot.com.

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PLAY ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Play ultimate Frisbee with the Bozeman Ultimate Frisbee Summer League. The league plays games in June and July. For more information visit bozemanultimate.ultimatecentral.com.

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FOLF

Disc-golf – also known as Frisbee golf, folf, or frolf – is basically golf played with a Frisbee, minus the clubs. Play disc-golf at: Rose Park 12 holes, Bozeman www.bozeman.net Bohart Ranch Cross Country Sky Center 36 holes, Bozeman, $5 admission bohartranchxcski.com Big Sky Resort 18 holes, Big Sky, lift charge for upper course atop Andesite Mountain www.bigskyresort.com Big Horn Ridge Community Course 18 holes, Big Sky Meadow Village Battle Ridge 18 holes, Bozeman Cooke City Disc Golf Course 18 holes, Cooke City Hallelula Country Club 22 holes, Dillon

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KICK IT!

A throwback to your days kicking a red rubber ball during recess, the city of Bozeman and Overtime Sports host kickball leagues in Bozeman in the summertime. You must be 21 years old to play with the city and the deadline to register is June 6. Games are held in Beall Park June 23 to Aug. 13 on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Overtime Sports holds games on Wednesday nights at the MSU fields from June 17 to Aug. 5. For more information, visit www.overtimesportsbozeman.com or call 282-1670 or the city’s website at www. bozeman.net/recreation or call 582-2910.

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TAKE AN ARCHERY CLASS

The city of Bozeman offers several archery classes for beginners, women, families and more. Information is available at the city’s website at www.bozeman.net/recreation or by calling 582-2910.

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Ennis Farmers’ Market Supporting LocaL FarmerS

Saturdays 9am - noon May 31 - Sept 6 at the Valley Bank parking lot Ennis, MT

RISING SPIRITS SHOOTING SCHOOL 6200 River Road, north of Four Corners, 406-388-4051 or www.docbradford.com

GALLATIN SPORTING CLAYS info@gallatinclays.org or www.gallatinclays.org

MANHATTAN WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION 406-285-6888 or www.manhattanwildlifeassociation.com

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Learn to Golf!

Adult golf lessons June 9-13 • July 7-11 • August 11-15 Sessions at 4:30pm • 5:30pm • 6:30pm Fun, Informative Sessions Learn from PGA Professionals equipment Provided & on Course Play Included Cost $70 for the entire Week all aspects of the Game

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TAKE YOURSELF OUT TO THE BALLGAME GOLF COURSE

Bozeman and Belgrade have two American Legion teams – the Bozeman Bucks and the Belgrade Bandits – which are opportunities for high school-aged players to play beyond Little League, since Montana doesn’t have high school baseball.

The Bucks’s season runs from May 7 through late July.

The teams play at Legion Field at Heroes Park, located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

A schedule, roster and other information can be found at www.bozemanbaseball.com.

The Bandits play at Legion Field, located at 602 Home Run Drive in Belgrade.

Their schedule can be viewed on their Facebook page for “Belgrade Bandits.”

For professional baseball, you’ll need to head to Billings to see the Mustangs, a minor league club for the Cincinnati Reds.

The team has played in downtown Billings for more than 60 years. Their stadium, Dehler Park, opened in 2008 and seats more than 3,000. Ticket information and a game schedule can be found on the Mustang’s website, www.milb.com/index. jsp?sid=t513

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BATTER UP!

Practice your swing at an indoor batting cage. Located at Four Corners on the corner of Huffine and Jackrabbit Lanes, Perfect Swing Montana’s three batting cages are available for rent in 15-minute increments. Perfect Swing is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Perfect Swing also offers a golf simulator and both batting and golf lessons. For more information, visit www.perfectswingmontana.com or call 406-284-2117.

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GO MINI-GOLFING

Anaconda Goosetown Golfland Putt Pitch 909 E. Front St. 563-7878

90 foot statue atop the continental divide at 8,510 feet

Bus Tours • Gift Shop Video • Memorials 3100 Harrison Avenue Butte, MT 59701 406-782-1221 www.ourladyoftherockies.net

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406.586.2303

438 N. 7th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715

Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. One coupon per party. Certain Restrictions Apply. See store for details.

QUICK OIL CHANGES • TRANSMISSION SERVICE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH • MAINTENANCE REPAIRS

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Helena Sleeping Giant Lanes 3355 US Highway 12 E. 442-1004

Billings Pop’s Putt Around 1503 13th St. W. 248-4960 Billings Geyser Park Fun Center 4910 Southgate Dr. 254-2510, geyserpark.net Butte Star Lanes Family Sports Center 4601 Harrison Ave. 494-3898

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Helena Recreation Station 720 W. Custer Ave. 442-4780

Missoula Westside Lanes & Fun Center 1615 Wyoming St. 721-5263 Missoula Jellystone RV Park 9900 Jellystone Dr. 543-9400

GO-KART RACING

Full Circle Racing in Four Corners offers year round go-karting. Racing costs $15 for 10 minutes per racer. Private parties can rent out the facility for two hours.

For more information, visit www.fullcircleracing.com or call 587-5278 to reserve a race time.

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GO ROLLERSKATING

Isn’t going rollerskating one of everyone’s favorite childhood pastimes?

Skate World, a roller skating rink in Billings, holds open skate on the weekends, offers lessons, and hosts kids’ birthday parties.

The rink has a snack bar and homemade Perky’s Pizza. It costs $5 for open skate on Thursdays and $6 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.skatebillings.com or call 652-1249.

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GO TO A ROLLER DERBY BOUT

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COMPETE IN THE No TOUR DE HYALITE—

The Gallatin Roller Girlz, Southwest Montana’s Roller Derby League, will play several home bouts this summer. The girlz take on Billings’ Roller Derby Dames on June 21, and Missoula’s Hellgate Rollergirls on Aug. 23. Bouts take place at Haynes Pavilion at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit grgderby.com

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COMPETE IN THE BIG SKY STATE GAMES

Montana’s annual, Olympics-styled tournament welcomes all ages and abilities. The games began in 1986 and have grown to include more than 10,000 athletes a year competing in 37 sports.

Sports to choose from include arm-wrestling, disc golf, equestrian, roller skating, triathlon and track and field.

This year’s games will be held July 18-20 in Billings. Opening ceremonies will be Friday evening, July 18, at Daylis Stadium, located at Third and Grand Avenue. Events will be held across Billings and Yellowstone County. For more information, call 406-254-7426 or visit bigskygames.org

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COMPETE IN A TRIATHLON

Race individually or as a team of two or three in the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon on June 29 at the East Gallatin Recreation Area.

The Sprint distance is a half-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3-mile run. The Olympic distance is a one-mile swim, 25-mile bike ride, and 6-mile run.

The Xterra Wild Horse Creek Triathlon offers an off-road triathlon with mountain biking and trail running in Hyalite Canyon in July. For more information, visit or www.bozemantritons.org or bigskytri.com.

Dubbed Montana’s “most badass race,” the Tour de Hyalite combines trail running and rock climbing. Participants run 14 miles to the top of Hyalite Peak and back before rock climbing at Practice Rock to reduce their race time. The race is held in September. For more information, visit tourdehyalite.com.

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Bozeman-made Pottery

June 14, Billings www.strawberryfun.com

ANNUAL MARYSVILLE PICNIC

July 12, Marysville Info: 406-449-0222

BIG SKY FOOD FESTIVAL

July 15, Big Sky Info: www.buckst4.com or 406-995-4111

EVEL KNIEVEL DAYS

July 24-26, Butte Info: www.buttecvb.com

Huckleberry Gifts

BITE OF BOZEMAN

Western Sculptures Bozeman Locations: Downtown • Airport Within Walmart www.giftcorral.com • 406-585-8625 800-242-5055 52 |

FLINT CREEK VALLEY DAYS

July 25-27, Phillipsburg.

Info: 406-859-3388 or www. visitphillipsburg.com.

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July 30, Bozeman Info: www.sweetpeafestival. org or 406-586-4003.

TESTICLE FESTIVAL

July 30-Aug.3, Clinton Info: www.testyfesty.com

SWEET PEA FESTIVAL

Aug. 1-3, Bozeman Info: 406-586-4003 or www. sweetpeafestival.org

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SLAM SUMMER FESTIVAL

Aug. 2-3 at Bogert Park, Bozeman Info: slamfestivals.org

SMOKING WATERS MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS

Aug. 1-10, West Yellowstone.

Info 406-646-7931 or www. twoturtlestradingpost.com

AN RI RA MONTANA IRISH FESTIVAL

Aug. 8-10, Butte Info: www.mtgaelic.org/an-rira-montana-irish-festival.html

GARDINER BREWFEST IN THE PARK

Aug. 16, Gardiner www.gardinerchamber.com

MANHATTAN POTATO FESTIVAL

Aug. 16, Manhattan Info: 284-4162 or www.manhattanareachamber.com

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Bozeman GALLATIN COUNTY FAIR

Helena Last Chance Stampede and Air

July 16-20 Info: www.gallatincounty-

July 23-26 Info: 406-457-8516 or www.lewisandclarkcountyfairgrounds.com

fair.org or 582-3270

Big Timber SWEET GRASS COUNTY FAIR July 21-25 Info: www.bigtimber.com or 406-932-5131

Livingston PARK COUNTY FAIR July 30-Aug. 2 Info: 406-222-4185 or www. parkcounty.org

Billings MONTANA STATE FAIR Aug. 8-16 Info: 406-256-2400 or www. montanafair.com

Butte BUTTE-SILVERBOW COUNTY FAIR July 31-Aug. 2 Info: www.buttesilverbowfair.com

Twin Bridges MADISON COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO Aug. 13-17 Info: 406-684-5824 or www. madison.mt.gov/departments/ fairgrounds/MCFair.asp

Boulder JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR Aug. 21-24 Info: 406-225-4025 or www.jeffco. mt.gov/county/fairofheart.html

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Rockin’ the Rivers

At the Bridge near Three Forks, MT

August 8-10, 2014 hosted by Eddie Trunk Friday, 8/8

QUEENSRYCHE WINGER LITA FORD

VIXEN + RAIL + SIN CITY SINNERS

Saturday, 8/9

Hinder Pop Evil The Pretty Reckless ARANDA, BOBAFLEX + BLISTERED EARTH

Sunday, 8/IO

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(FORMER LEAD SINGER OF BOSTON)

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GO TO A CONCERT

While about 900 people live in the ranching community of White Sulphur Springs, more than 10,500 poured into the town for the Red Ants Pants Music Festival last year. This year, organizers hope to draw even more people to the Smith River Valley for the four-day event on July 24-27.

Held in a cow pasture on the Jackson Ranches, and surrounded by the Big Belt, Little Belt and Castle mountain ranges, the festival will feature more than two dozen different artists performing on separate stages. The 2014 lineup includes Charley Pride, Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, Ian Tyson, Corb Lund and James McMurtry.

The festival benefits the Red Ants Pants Foundation, which supports women’s leadership, working farms and ranches, and rural communities. For more information, call 406-209-8135 or visit redantspantsmusicfestival.com

Other concerts in the area include: BIG SKY “MUSIC IN THE

MUSIC ON MAIN

MOUNTAINS” SUMMER

Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., June 26 through Aug. 14 in downtown Bozeman.

Info: www.downtownbozeman.org/musiconmain.html

CONCERT SERIES Events throughout the summer Info: 406-995-2742 or bigskyarts.org

ST. TIMOTHY’S SUMMER

LUNCH ON THE LAWN

MUSIC FESTIVAL

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from July 9 to Aug. 20 on the Emerson Cultural Center’s west lawn.

Info: 406-587-9797 or www.theemerson.org/lunch_on_the_lawn.htm

June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24 in Anaconda Info: 888-407-4071 or www. sttimothysmusic.org

42nd ANNUAL SYMPHONY IN THE PARK June 29, Pioneer Park in Billings.

Concessions open at 4 p.m.; performance at 7 p.m.

Info: 406-252-3610 or www. billingssymphony.org

15TH ANNUAL MOUNT HELENA MUSIC FESTIVAL June 27-28 in downtown Helena’s Women’s Park Info: 406-447-1535 or www. downtownhelena.com

HEADWATERS COUNTRY JAM June 26-28, near Three Forks.

Acts include Dustin Lynch, Big & Rich, and Montgomery Gentry.

Info: www.headwaterscountryjam. com; tickets 800-555-8989.

SUMMERFEST July 18-20, Livingston Info: 406-222-1142 or www. livingstonmontana.org/visiting/summerfest.html

MAGIC CITY BLUES FEST Aug. 7-10, downtown Billings.

Featuring Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, Huey Lewis & The News, and Jonny Lang.

Info: www.magiccityblues.com

ROCKIN’ THE RIVERS Aug. 8-10, outside Three Forks.

Featuring Queensryche, Black Stone Cherry and Jefferson Starship.

Info: 406-285-0099 or www. rockintherivers.com

For a listing of local concerts, check out Get Out!, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle’s arts and entertainment magazine, published Fridays.

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SEE A POW WOW

CROW FAIR Aug. 14-17, Crow Agency south of Billings Info: www.crow-nsn.gov/crow-fair-2014.html or 406-638-3808 NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ALLIANCE POW WOW Sept. 12-13, Butte Civic Center Info: 406-782-0461 or naia-butte.org LAST CHANCE COMMUNITY POW WOW Sept. 26-28, Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena Info: 439-5631 or www.lastchancepowwow.com

For a longer list of pow wows, visit www.visitmt.com

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SHOP A LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET

BELGRADE FARMERS’ MARKET Clarkin Park, Thursdays 4-7 Info: 587-9031 BIG SKY FARMERS’ MARKET Fire Pit Park, Big Sky Town Center, Wednesdays 5-8.

Info: 570-2417

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A WEST YELLOWSTONE LANDMARK LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF

CANYON STREET & YELLOWSTONE AVENUE 406-646-9300 • WWW.EAGLES-STORE.COM

BIG TIMBER FARMERS’ MARKET Grand Hotel, Saturdays 9-noon Info: 930-0794 BOGERT FARMERS’ MARKET Bogert Park, Bozeman, Tuesdays 5-8 Info: bogertfarmersmarket.org GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET 901 N. Black Ave., Bozeman, Saturdays 9-noon Info: 388-6701 or www.gallatinvalleyfarmersmarket.com BUTTE FARMERS’ MARKET West Park Street, Saturdays 9-1.

Info: 497-6464 MADISON FARM TO FORK FARMERS’ MARKET Valley Bank, E. Main St. Saturdays 9-noon.

Info: 581-7659 HELENA FARMER’S MARKET Fuller Avenue, Saturdays 9-1.

Info: 438-0027 LIVINGSTON FARMERS’ MARKET Sacajawea Park on River Drive, Wednesdays 4:30 to 7:30 Info: 222-0730 MANHATTAN FARMERS’ MARKET Corner of W. Main and Broadway, Wednesdays 4 to 7.

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Your Full Service Lube Stop 40 Years of Business in Bozeman 15 Years at our Current Location

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ATTEND THE MONTANA FOLK FESTIVAL

In 2011, Butte began hosting the Montana Folk Festival after three years of hosting the National Folk Festival. The organizers deemed the 2011 festival a success that was at once new and exciting yet familiar for repeat attendees. The free outdoor music festival will be back this year from July 11 to 13, with the theme “The Culture of the Car: The Influence of Automobiles and their Roadways on Heritage and Culture in Montana and the Mountain West.” The festival will feature performances and demonstrations by more than 250 of the country’s finest musicians, dancers and craftspeople. For more info, call 406-497-6464 or visit www. montanafolkfestival.com

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SEE AN AIRSHOW

Three Forks, west of Bozeman on Interstate 90, is home each summer to the Montana Antique Aircraft Association Fly-In. Hundreds of unique antique aircraft buzz the skies over town for this annual 4-day event at Pogreba Field. Info: 406-285-6852 or www.threeforksmontana.com

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WATCH THE ‘RUNNING OF THE SHEEP’

Hundreds of sturdy, Montana-bred woolies will charge down the streets of Reed Point during the annual Great Montana Sheep Drive, put on by the Reed Point Community Club on Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. Some say the ‘Running of the Sheep’ is matched only by the bulls of Pamplona. The Reed Point drive features a parade, more than 70 vendors lining the main street, children’s rides, a petting zoo and an evening street dance.

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COWBOY UP!

Watch cowboys and cowgirls compete on horseback with .45-caliber pistols at the Cowboy Mounted Shooting and Super Horse Competition, in July in Bozeman. The show is part exhibition, part Wild West show and part competition. The competition is held at the Copper Spring Ranch, 599 Hightower Road. For more information, call 406-580-2788 or 406-570-6456.

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Take in a little Scottish and Irish culture at the Highland Games on July 20-22 at Zoo Montana in Billings. Events include Caledonian pipes and drums, piping and drumming competitions, traditional music, singing and dancing and of course, the games themselves. Athletes compete in kilts and strength and skill will be tested with events like the hammer, stone, sheaf and caber tosses. Info: www.zoomontana.org Big Sky Publishing S u m m e r D a y t r i pp e r 2 0 14 |

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GO TO CROW FAIR

Crow Fair is one of the largest gatherings of the year for the Apsaalooke Nation and is considered the largest modern American Indian encampment in the nation, earning it the nickname “Teepee Capital of the World.”

Daytrippers who make the journey to Crow Agency, 203 miles east of Bozeman, just south of Billings, will find many cultural activities throughout the festival, including an evening pow-wow and daily parade.

Crow Fair also offers an NFR-sanctioned all-Indian rodeo.

Featured are Pari-mutuel Horse Racing and the popular IndianRelay horse races. The fair runs Aug. 14-18. Rodeo and horse racing will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; the parades will take place at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday; and the pow-wow will start at 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Info: 406-638-3808 or 406-638-3708.

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SEE ANTIQUE CARS AT CRUISIN’ ON MAIN

Also Whitewater Rafting, Zip Line Tours, & Fly Fishing! monTAnAWhiTeWATeR.com

Peruse vintage automobiles on display in downtown Bozeman during the 14th annual Cruisin’ on Main Car Show. The show features more than 100 cars and thousands of spectators. Awards are given out in categories such as Best Corvette and Best Motorcycle. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17. For more information, visit www.downtownbozeman.org.

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GO TO A RODEO

MONTANA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO STATE FINALS June 3-8, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell Info: www.mhsra.com or 406-726-6477

GARDINER’S ANNUAL NRA RODEO June 13-14, Jim Duffey Arena at the fairgrounds north of Gardiner Info: 406-848-7710

ANNUAL WILSALL RODEO June 14-15, Wilsall Rodeo Grounds, 28 miles north of Livingston Info: 406-578-2235

WILD WEST YELLOWSTONE RODEO Some weekday evenings and most weekends, June 18 through Aug. 30, four miles west of West Yellowstone Info: 406-560-6913 or www.yellowstonerodeo.com

BIG TIMBER RODEO June 27-28, county fairgrounds in Big Timber Info: 406-932-6228 or 406-932-5311

LIVINGSTON ROUNDUP RODEO July 2-4, Park County Fairgrounds Info: 406-222-3199 or www.livingstonmontana.org

HOME OF CHAMPIONS RODEO July 2-4, Red Lodge Info: 888-261-0625 or 406-446-2422 or redlodgerodeo.com

ENNIS RODEO July 3-4, Ennis Rodeo Grounds Info: www.ennischamber.com or 406-682-4700

BUTTE VIGILANTE RODEO Aug. 8-9, south of Butte on Highway 2 on Albany Avenue Info: 406-494-3002 or 406-490-8006

EAST HELENA RODEO July 10-13, East Helena Rodeo Grounds Info: 406-458-8124

68TH ANNUAL THREE FORKS RODEO July 18-19, Three Forks Fairgrounds Info: 406-285-4556 or www.threeforksmontana.com

54th ANNUAL LAST CHANCE STAMPEDE July 23-26, 98 W. Custer Ave., Helena Info: www.lastchancestampede.com or 406-457-8516

BIG SKY PBR July 30-31, Big Sky Info: 406-995-2055

BROADWATER COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO July 23-27, Townsend Info: 406-266-9251 or 406-255-9242

BULL-A-RAMA July 5, south of Butte on Highway 2 on Albany Avenue.

Info: 406-494-6700 or 406-490-3212

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406-585-8607

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VISIT A GHOST TOWN

Mining was hugely profitable yet fickle business. Rumors of precious metals drew thousands, swelling the populations of small mountain towns almost overnight. Just as quickly, though, the town could go bust, leaving abandoned buildings and a few permanent residents behind.

Some of Montana’s ghost towns are still partially intact. Others are little more than a signpost or a stone wall.

Close to Bozeman, Karsts’ Camp was founded in 1901 as a dude ranch owned by Pete Karst. He eventually built 25 cabins to accommodate 100 people, and in 1937 Karst installed a tow rope for recreational skiing. The camp eventually included a bar and brothel for the local miners. The original cabins are still standing and are occupied today. The asbestos mine can still be reached by a short trail. The camp is located on Highway 191 between Bozeman and Yellowstone National Park near Big Sky. Bannack was a former mining town in the 1860s and is the best preserved of all Montana’s ghost towns. Located 24 miles southwest of Dillon, it became a state park in the 1950s. More than 50 buildings line Main Street, and there is also a 28-site campground a group picnic site. The visitor center conducts tours and is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bannack Days celebrates the town’s pioneer days with wagon rides, gold panning, dancing, pioneer craft demonstrations and music. For more information and a full schedule of events, call 406-834-3413 or visit www.bannack.org.

For information on the state’s numerous ghost towns, including history and directions to remaining physical locations, go to www.visitmt.com/experiences/history/ghost_towns/ or www. ghosttowns.com/states/mt

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PAN FOR GOLD

Be Unique.

Buy Antique! furniture Vintage toys sterling & costume jewelry

Gold Panning Adventures in White Sulphur Springs offers gold panning for both novices and experienced prospectors.

Instructors are available to teach how to pan for gold and use the requisite equipment: sluice boxes, rockers and Denver gold Saver.

You can keep all the gold you find, but the company advises that you probably shouldn’t count on your daytrip financing your retirement fund. The instructional sessions are more about education and are led by a trained geologist with more than two decades of experience in gold placer and sampling. Gold Panning Adventures operates intermittently between June and September, depending on demand. Reservations are required for either the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. time slots or the 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. shift. The course takes five hours, but you can continue panning unsupervised for the rest of the day free of charge. The course cost $140 for up to two people and $160 for three to six people. Panners need to bring their own provisions, as there are no services near the panning area. Gold panning Adventures is located at 109 East Crawford in White Sulphur Springs. For more information, call 406-547-2266.

You can also pan for gold on “open” federal lands- those that aren’t patented or private. For more information about this, contact the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology at 406-496-4167.

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DIG FOR SAPPHIRES

Enjoy exciting family fun “mining” for beautiful Montana sapphires and garnets.

Sapphire mining is one of the most popular attractions in the Philipsburg area. The Rock Creek sapphires display sharp colors ranging from the classic cornflower blue to red-orange and mint green. Sapphire mining is available year-round in Philipsburg at The Sapphire Gallery, Opal Mountain Gems, and Gem Mountain.

Info: www.philipsburgmt.com/sapphire-mining.

At Gem Valley in Livingston, search through gravel trucked in from Montana’s sapphire and garnet mines. Staff can evaluate your finds and make recommendations on heat-treating, faceting (cutting) and setting for your gem-quality stones. Info: Gem Valley, 406-222-2193 or www.gemvalleymt.com

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The Eagle’s Store in West Yellowstone, founded in 1908, has served up fizzy or sweet drinks from an old-fashioned soda fountain since 1910. The store is located at 3 Canyon St. in West Yellowstone. For more information, call 406-646-9300 or visit www.eagles-store.com Bozeman’s The Chocolate Moose Candy and Soda Shoppe, located at 140 E. Main St., features an original “Bobtail” soda fountain from the 1940s. Offered are “old-time mixed” CocaCola, root beer, Dr. Pepper and Sprite, as well as ice cream sodas, root beer floats, brown cows, milkshakes, malts, sundaes and banana splits.

Info: http://thechocolatemoosemt.com

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EXPLORE LEWIS AND CLARK CAVERNS

Montana’s first state park, Lewis & Clark Caverns is one of the largest and most colorful caverns in the northwest. The caverns’ limestone formations include stalagmites, stalactites, columns and flowstone with names as “bacon” and “popcorn.”

In addition to the caverns themselves, the 2,900-acre state park also features hiking trails, interpretive programs, a large gift store, rental cabins and a campground. The caverns are located just south of Interstate 90, west of Three Forks. They are open year-round, but guided tours are only available May to September. Info: 406-287-3541 or stateparks.mt.gov/parks/visit/ lewisandclarkcaverns.

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PASS THROUGH THE GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS

Explorer Meriwether Lewis was struck by the steep canyon walls and towering rock formations on the Missouri River north of present-day Helena, which he observed during his famous expedition with William Clark in 1804-1806.

Lewis noted in his journal, “in many places, the rocks seem ready to tumble on us.” He named the area, where at each bend great stone walls seemingly blocking passage opened like giant gates, “Gates of the Mountains.”

Boat tours of the area, 16 miles north of Helena off Interstate 15, are offered several times a day between May 24 and Labor Day. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and $10 for kids ages 4-17. Info: 406-458-5241 or www.gatesofthemountains.com

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FLOAT YOUR BOAT

The annual Yellowstone Boat Float starts in Livingston and retraces the Lewis & Clark Expedition all the way to Laurel.

There are two overnight stops, one in Big Timber and another in Reed Point, where the local communities provide entertainment, including a street dance in Reed Point. The float runs July 10 to 13.

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MEET THE MOUNTAIN MEN

The 9th annual Smoking Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous and 1800s Living History Encampment gives you a chance to find out just how these burly pioneers lived, far beyond the reach of civilization.

Scheduled for Aug. 1-10 in West Yellowstone, the rendezvous draws a large tent encampment occupied by men and women dressed in 1800s garb. The encampment is located at the corner of Montana Highway 20 and Iris Street.

Entertainment and demonstrations include tomahawk and ax-throwing, black powder shooting, mountain-man storytelling, music and crafts. Vendors in period clothing sell everything from fur pelts to antique weaponry. Admission is free. For info, visit www.destinationyellowstone.com

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COWBOYS AND CATTLEMEN

The historic Grant-Kohrs Ranch in Deer Lodge celebrates the cowboy and cattleman’s West. The Grant-Kohrs Ranch, 266 Warren Lane, is a historic working ranch operated by the National Park Service. Summer events include branding day with calf branding and family activities, Junior Ranger Day and Haying with Horses demonstration days. Ranger-led tours are offered daily including the wagon tour, chuckwagon talk, cowboy talk, blacksmith talk, and main ranch house tour. It is open to the public free of charge all year. For more information, call 406-846-2070 or visit www.nps.gov/grko.

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WATCH THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN

The Battle of Little Bighorn reenactment, also known as Custer’s last Stand, will be held at 1 p.m. each day June 27-29.

The reenactment is held south of Crow Agency, 60 miles south of Billings, on the Eastern Frontage Road. Make sure to arrive early because bleacher seating is first-come, first-serve and bring a camera. There will also be vendor tents, Indian tepees and cavalry camps. For more information, visit www.littlebighornreenactment.com. You can also visit the Little Big Horn Battlefield anytime through out the summer.

Info: 406-638-3217.

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AMERICAN COMPUTER MUSEUM

MADISON VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM

2023 Stadium Drive, Bozeman 406-582-1288

447 Montana Highway 287, Ennis 406-682-4685

ANACONDA RAILROAD AND MINING MUSEUM

MANHATTAN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

300 W. Commercial Ave., Anaconda 406-563-5045

Manhattan 406-284-4162

BAIR FAMILY MUSEUM

MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

2751 State Hwy 294, Martinsdale 406-572-3314

A scenic 90 minute drive from Bozeman!

Step into Montana history.

Visit the beautiful new state-of-the museum and the sprawling family ranch home; it’s a visual legacy of a proud family heritage!

CHARLES CLARK CHATEAU MUSEUM 321 W. Broadway St., Butte 406-723-7600

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF BOZEMAN 234 E. Babcock St. 406-522-9087

CM RUSSELL MUSEUM 400 13th St. N., Great Falls 406-727-8787

2822 Third Ave. N. Billings 406-248-2015

EXPLORATION WORKS,

OLD PRISON MUSEUM

995 Carousel Way, Helena 406-457-1800

1106 Main St., Deer Lodge 406-846-3111

GALLATIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND PIONEER MUSEUM

PICCADILLY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION

317 W. Main St. Bozeman 406-522-8122

20 W. Broadway St., Butte 406-723-3034

GRANITE COUNTY MUSEUM

TWIN BRIDGES HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

HESS HERITAGE MUSEUM

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MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES 600 W. Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman 406-994-2251

367 Cemetery Road, Big Timber 406-932-5126

202 N. Main St., Three Forks 406-285-4778

(406) 572-3314 • www.bairfamilymuseum.org info@bairfamilymuseum.org

MOSS MANSION 914 Division, St., Billings 406-256-5100

MUSEUM OF WOMEN’S HISTORY

HEADWATERS HERITAGE MUSEUM

10am -5pm, 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day

MONTANA MILITARY MUSEUM 419 Hayes Ave., Helena 406-443-2878

CRAZY MOUNTAIN MUSEUM

135 N. Sansome St., Philipsburg 406-859-3020

The Charles M. Bair Family Museum Martinsdale, Montana

225 N. Roberts St., Helena 406-444-2694

202 Main St., Twin Bridges 406-684-5121

WORLD MUSEUM OF MINING 155 Mining Museum Road, Butte 406-723-7211

YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM

3411 E. 1200 N., Ashton, Idaho 208-652-7353

401 N. 27th St. Billings 406-256-6804

HUNTLEY PROJECT MUSEUM OF IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE

YELLOWSTONE HISTORIC CENTER

Highway 312 and Road 8, Huntley 406-348-2533

JEFFERSON VALLEY MUSEUM 303 S. Division St., Whitehall 406-287-7813

220 Yellowstone Ave., West Yellowstone 406-646-7461

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STORY MANSION

811 S. Willson Ave., Bozeman For more information, visit www.friendsofthestory.org

ORIGINAL GOVERNOR’S MANSION

304 N. Ewing St., downtown Helena.

Guided tours are available for $4 per adult and $1 per child by the Montana Historical Society. Summer hours are in effect May 1 through September 30, Tuesdays through Saturdays, and tours begin at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information, call 406-444-4789 or visit www. montanahistoricalsociety.org.

Montana has a rich paleontological history, and a network of museums across the state has made it easy for daytrippers to learn more about the dinosaurs that once walked, swam and flew here.

The 14-stop Montana Dinosaur Trail spans the state from Ekalaka in extreme Eastern Montana to Bynum and Choteau in the northwestern part of the state. Visitors can experience tours of ancient archaeological sites and actual field digs along the trail.

While some of the stops on the trail are outside the daytrip range, Bozeman’s stop is easy to get to. The famed Museum of the Rockies on Kagy Boulevard is home to one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils in the world, including the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus rex skull. The museum is open yearround, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Summer hours begin the Saturday before Memorial Day, keeping the museum open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. Admission is $14 for adults, $10 for MSU students, $9.50 for kids ages 5-17, and $13 for seniors. Kids 4 and under get in free. For more information, call 406-994-2251 or visit www.museumoftherockies.org. For more information about the dinosaur trail, visit www.mtdinotrail.com.

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COPPER KING MANSION

216 W. Granite St., Butte

Open for guided tours from May 1 to Sept. 30. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children, though the tour is free for overnight guests.

For more information, call 406-782-7580 or visit www.thecopperkingmansion.com MOSS MANSION

914 Division St., Billings

The Moss Mansion is open year round. In the summer, from May 27 to Sept. 2, the mansion’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.; admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children ages 6-17.

For more information, call 406-256-5100 or visit www.mossmansion.com BAIR FAMILY MUSEUM

2751 MT Hwy 294, Martinsdale

Summer hours begin Memorial Day and go through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children ages 6-16. For more information, call 406-572-3314 or visit www.bairfamilymuseum.org DALY MANSION

TAKE AN ART WALK

Art lovers will find plenty of culture to peruse in Bozeman.

Stroll through art galleries and businesses on Main Street and at the Emerson Cultural Center and enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Rain or shine, Bozeman Art Walks take place every second Friday of the month from June 13 to Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.downtownbozeman.org.

A short distance from Main Street, see life-size bronze sculptures by Dennis Harrington, creator of “Guardian Spirit,” the grizzly bear sculpture at the airport, and other contemporary Western art at Planet Bronze, 905 N. 5th Ave.

251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton

Tours begin in mid-May and admission is $9 for adults $8 for seniors and $6 for kids ages 6-17.

For more information, call 406-363-6004 or visit www.dalymansion.org CONRAD MANSION MUSEUM

330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell

The mansion is open Wednesday through Sunday May 15 to June 16, and is open Tuesday through Sunday June 18 through Oct. 13. Guided tours start at 10 a.m. and run every hour on the hour, with the last one at 4 p.m. Tour prices are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for students and $4 for children.

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The Beartooth Highway, which links Red Lodge with the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park, is 68 miles of one of the most scenic drives in America.

The highway winds through the Custer, Gallatin and Shoshone national forests in Montana and Wyoming. Daytrippers can stay in the car to admire the views or debark to view breath taking wildflowers, hike, camp, fish or do a little cross-country or downhill skiing – even in June and July. Thirteen National Forest campgrounds also line the roadway. Start your tour at Cooke City, Red Lodge or Cody, Wyo. For more information, visit www.beartoothhighway.com For skiing info go to www.beartoothbasin.com

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VISIT THE LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER

Located in Great Falls, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center is built into a scenic bluff overlooking the Missouri River and contains exhibits detailing the explorers’ 1804-1806 expedition through Montana.

Managed by the Forest Service, the building includes a permanent two-story diorama, a 6,000-square foot self-guided exhibit with many hands-on displays, a 158-seat theater, an education room and a retail store. The center also links with several recreation trails. The center is located at 4201 Giant Springs Road just outside of Great Falls. For more information, call 406-727-8733 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/main/lcnf/learning

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VISIT LIMESTONE CLIFFS AT LOST CREEK STATE PARK

The gray limestone cliffs and pink and white granite formations at Lost Creek State Park soar 1,200 feet above the canyon floor a short distance east of Anaconda. Visitors will also find a short hiking trail leads to one of the park’s most popular destinations, Lost Creek Falls, which cascade over a 50-foot drop.

For a longer hike, daytrippers can head up the Forest Service trail just north of the falls parking area. It winds for several miles along Lost Creek through forests and meadows with great views of the surrounding mountains. Wildlife, especially mountain goats and bighorn sheep, are frequently seen on the cliffs above the park.

The park’s 502 acres offer camping, fishing, picnicking and biking opportunities. To get there, take Interstate 90 west of Bozeman for 109 miles and then take Highway 1 to Anaconda.

From there, take Galen Road and follow the signs to the park.

Info: 406-542-5500.

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VIEW PICTOGRAPHS

Pictograph Cave State Park, located 6 miles southeast of Billings, features 4,500-year-old cave drawings and archaeological information about the region’s prehistoric hunters and travelers. There is an interpretive center with indoor exhibits and a gift center. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day with the center opening at 9 a.m. Info: 406-247-2940 or stateparks.mt.gov/pictograph-cave.

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CLIMB POMPEY’S PILLAR

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SEE QUAKE LAKE

On Aug. 17, 1959, a massive earthquake struck the Madison Canyon River Area near West Yellowstone. About 80 million tons of rockslide fell into the Madison River Canyon gorge, killing 28 people and blocking the river, forming the 6-milelong Quake Lake.

Today, the lake – located about 24 miles from West Yellowstone – is stocked yearly with cutthroat and brown trout for anglers, and the local visitor center offers plenty of information about the quake. The visitor’s center is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day from Memorial Day through mid-September.

Info: 406-682-7620.

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LEARN ABOUT MONTANA HISTORY (WITH A CAMPFIRE AND MARSHMALLOWS)

The Missouri Headwaters State Park will host its free summer speaker series at the park’s picnic area. A campfire and marshmallow roast follow each program, which start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.stateparks.mt.gov or call 406-994-6934 or 406-581-5568.

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Pompey’s Pillar National Monument overlooks the Yellowstone River about 25 miles east of Billings. The sandstone pillar features the signature of William Clark, who passed the site during the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1806.

The monument features an interpretive center with information about the expedition. For information, call 406-875-2400 or visit www.pompeyspillar.org.

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TOUR THE OLD MONTANA PRISON

The Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was largely built by inmate labor and officially opened on July 2, 1871. The prison was home to at least one member of Butch Cassidy’s “Wild Bunch.”

Empty of prisoners since the late 1970s, the prison is now open seven days a week, year round, for guided and self-guided tours.

Guns, shackles and restrains are on display, along with artwork prepared by former inmates and daily logs detailing daily life in the prison. Info: www.pcmaf.org/prison.htm or 406-846-3111.

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SEE BUTTE’S HISTORIC UNDERGROUND

The rich history of Butte as one-time copper mecca of the world is evident in its mansions, the impressive stone and brick buildings that comprise “uptown” and the mine towers and Berkeley Pit. But another side of the former boomtown is located underground.

“The Underground City” tour of Butte is led by Old Butte Historical Adventures and is the company’s most popular tour.

It highlights a portion of what was once a thriving commercial facet of Butte, constructed underground due to the already crowded streets and seedier nature of its businesses. The tour features a below-street barbershop, the former jail, the Roarin’ 20s Rookwood Speakeasy.

The tour takes about an hour and a half and usually departs on the hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Sunday tours are available by reservation only.

Reservations can be made at 406-498-3424. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Seniors over 65 and students are $12.50. The tours depart from the Historic Guide Center, 117 N. Main St. Visit www.buttetours.info for information about this and other Butte neighborhood tours.

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TOUR HISTORIC HELENA BY TRAIN

The Last Chance Train Tour takes visitors on tours of historic Helena via open-air trains. The train runs June 1-30 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. from the corner of Sixth and Roberts. There are also rides in July and August at 5:30 p.m. The price is $7.50 for adults and teens, $6 for kids 4-12. For more information, call 406-442-1023 or visit www.lctours.com

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TOUR HISTORIC HELENA BY SEGWAY

Glide around the capital city on a Segway, a new tour option this year from Last Chance Tours. Segway tours are available Monday through Saturday. Must be 12 years old and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Two-hour tours cost $65. One-hour tours cost $40. For more information, call 406-442-1023 or visit www.lctours.com 68|

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GO TO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs free theatre across Montana and the region. This year, the traveling troupe will perform “As You Like It” and “Romeo & Juliet.” The company’s tour begins June 18 in Bozeman and runs through early September. A full schedule is online at www.shakespeareintheparks.org.

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BANG A DRUM SPIRITS WITH A WESTERN FLAVOR TAKE A TOUR•HAVE A SAMPLE•SIP A COCKTAIL

SEE THE SIGHTS AND TAKE IT ALL IN

Summer Tasting Room Hours Mon - Sat:10am-8pm • Sun:12-6pm

312 E Main St. • Ennis, Montana

www.williesdistillery.com

African, Cuban and Egyptian drumming are blended with storytelling, games and world culture at the Rhythms World Drum Camp. Award-winning teacher Chet Leach will offer camps for children ages 4-12 during the summer. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon. They will be held in Bozeman – June 16-20, July 7-11, and July 21-25.

Info: www.rhythmdrums.com or 580-8229

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STAR IN A PLAY

The local Kaleidoscope Youth Theater is offering summer classes, camps and shows for kids. Camps are available throughout the summer for students in first grade through high school.

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EXPLORE YELLOWSTONE

America’s first national park contains some of the most exquisite wildlife and natural wonders found anywhere in the country. Where you’ve been there many times or have yet to go, Yellowstone is worth the summer crowds. The

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LEARN ABOUT YELLOWSTONE

The Yellowstone Association offers small group courses and field seminars that give people and “inside look” at Yellowstone National Park. The association schedules field seminars, lodging and learning programs, private tours and backpacking courses.

Info: www.yellowstoneassociation.org

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VISIT OTHER YNP VISITOR CENTERS

Yellowstone has National Park Serviceoperated visitor centers in each of the areas listed below. Exhibits at these centers cover a wide range of natural and cultural history subjects. Visitor centers are open daily during their seasons.

ALBRIGHT VISITOR CENTER Mammoth Hot Springs 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer Information, bookstore, exhibits on wildlife and history and films about the park and national park idea.

Info: 307-344-2263

CANYON VISITOR EDUCATION CENTER 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer Explore Yellowstone’s supervolcano and other aspects of its geology through interactive exhibits, including a Kugel globe and relief map of Yellowstone.

Info: 307-344-2550

FISHING BRIDGE VISITOR CENTER 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer Exhibits about the park’s birds and other wildlife and Yellowstone Lake’s geology, including a relief map of its bottom.

Info: 307-344-2450

GRANT VISITOR CENTER 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Exhibits describe the park’s historic fires of 1988 Info: 307-344-2650

JUNIOR RANGER STATION At the Madison Information Station 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MADISON INFORMATION STATION 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information and bookstore.

Info: 307-344-2876

MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL PARK RANGER One mile north of Norris, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Info: 307-344-7353

NORRIS GEYSER BASIN MUSEUM AND INFORMATION STATION

The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, which opened in August 2010, features dynamic exhibits about the park’s hydrothermal features, as well as geyser eruption predictions and a bookstore. Geyser predictions are posted online, or you can call ahead, 307-344-2751. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit the Old Faithful Virtual Visitor Center online at www.nps. gov/features/yell/ofvec/index2.htm.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibits about the hydrothermal features of Yellowstone Info: 307-344-2812

WEST THUMB INFORMATION CENTER 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information about the adjacent geyser basin on the shore of Yellowstone Lake.

Info: 307-344-2650

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TAKE A BICYCLE TOUR OF BOZEMAN’S BREWERIES

Tour Bozeman’s 3 breweries on your bicycle.

Bozeman Brewing Company 504 N. Broadway Ave. bozemanbrewing.com

Bridger Brewing Company 1609 S. 11th Ave. bridgerbrewing.com

406 Brewing Company 101 E. Oak St. 406brewingcompany.com

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Montana has a vibrant and tasty suds scene, with microbreweries scattered throughout the state. The Montana Brewer’s Association has introduced a new, downloadable “Brewery Trail Map” on its website, www.montanabrewers.org, that includes all the breweries from Wibaux to Whitefish.

There are also several brew festivals schedules throughout the summer: Montana Beer Fest June TBD, Bozeman

Gardiner Brewfest Aug. 16, Gardiner

Brewfest 2014 at Big Sky Resort July 11-12, Big Sky

Red Lodge Oktoberfest Sept. 13, Red Lodge

Bitterroot Valley Brewfest July 26, Missoula

Montana Brewer’s Festival Oct. 11, Missoula Check the Brewery’s association site for more information about these festivals.

Helena’s 150th Birthday Brew Fest Celebration Aug. 16, Helena

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Micro-distilleries, small or “boutique” producers of handcrafted spirits like whiskey, vodka, rum and gin, have popped up around Montana.

In addition to bottling their own spirits, these distilleries are also allowed to give tastings, provided they meet the two ounces per person law.

Right here in Bozeman, RoughStock Distillery is the first micro-distillery to form in the state since the Legislature passed a law allowing them in 2005. RoughStock specializes in whiskey, with versions like Sweet Corn Whiskey, Spring Wheat Whiskey and simply Montana Whiskey. Open for business since 2009, RoughStock offers tastings and tours Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tastings cost $5 per person and include up to 2 ounces of any combination of their whiskeys, per state law.

For more information, call 406-551-6409 or email info@montanwhiskey.com RoughStock is located at 81211 Gallatin Road, Suite A. Info: www.montanawhiskey.com Two additional distilleries are new to Bozeman.

Right downtown, Bozeman Spirits Distillery is expected to produce vodka and gin in addition to whiskey. The distillery is slated open soon at 121 W. Main St. For more information, call 581-7777 or visit bozemanspirits.com.

Wildrye Distilling, which produces whiskey, rum and other artisan spirits is located at 101 E. Oak St. For more information, visit the company’s Facebook page or www.wildryedistilling.com.

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Elsewhere in the state: Ennis Willies Distillery williesdistillery.com Billings SPIRIT OF MONTANA DISTILLING spiritofmontana.com Helena VIGILANTE DISTILLING info@vigilantedistilling.com

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Coram GLACIER DISTILLING 10237 Highway 2 East 406-387-9887 www.glacierdistilling.com/whiskey

VISIT A CIDERY

GET A BUCKET OF BEER AT THE CRYSTAL ROOFTOP

Sit in the sun and enjoy a bucket of beer on the only rooftop bar in Bozeman. The rooftop is only open during the summer. Having operated out of the same downtown storefront since at least 1933 – the year Prohibition ended -- the Crystal Bar is the oldest bar in town. For more information, call the bar at 587-2888.

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Bigfork WHISTLING ANDY 8541 Highway 35 South, www.whistlingandy.com

Try a flight of hard apple cider while you sit outside by the fire on a brisk evening. A new business downtown Bozeman, Lockhorn Cider House, ferments and sells hard apple cider, including flavors such as black currant, hops and ginger. The cider is organic, gluten-free and contains about 6.9 percent alcohol. 21 S. Wallace Ave. Info: www.lockhornhardcider.com or 404-1168.

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CATCH A DRIVE-IN MOVIE

You can watch a movie under the stars at either the Silver Bow Twin Drive-in, located just off Interstate 15, a few minutes south of Butte, 406-782-8095 or www.silverbowdrivein.com. There’s also Laurel’s Amusement Park Drive-In Theatre, 7335 Mossmain Lane, 406-245-3212 or www.amusementparkdriveinonline.com

George Catlin, Buffalo Bull, Grazing on the Prairie, 1832-1833, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Joseph Harrison, Jr.

George Catlin’s

AMERICAN BUFFALO This special exhibition presents 40 original George Catlin (1796–1872) paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection that show the crucial role of the buffalo in Plains Indian culture.

c.m. ruSSell muSeum may 31–SepTember 14, 2014 George Catlin’s American Buffalo is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in collaboration with the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Generous support for the exhibition has been provided by Mary Anne and Richard W. Cree, and Lynn and Foster Friess. Additional support for the exhibition and the publication was provided by the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment Fund and the Smithsonian Council for American Art. Support for Treasures to Go, the museum’s traveling exhibition program, comes from The C.F. Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia.

C.M. Russell Museum • 400 13th St North • Great Falls, MT

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SPEND A NIGHT AT THE RACES

Near Bozeman, the Gallatin Valley Speedway, a three-eighths of a mile, semi-banked dirt track, hosts races every week from June through September. The races vary by different classes of cars – street stocks, super-stocks and modifieds.

Depending on the class of cars in the race, speeds on the track can range from 60 miles per hour to over 100 mph. Races are Friday nights starting at 7:35 p.m. The season begins May 30 and runs through Sept. 6. The track is located at 2290 Tubb Road in Belgrade, on the northeast side of the Gallatin Field Airport. For more information visit the speedways website at www.gallatinspeedway.com

Other speedways around the state include: Billings METRAPARK GRANDSTANDS www.metrapark.com/site/grandstands and Billings Motorsports Park, www.bmpracer.com Great Falls ELECTRIC CITY SPEEDWAY www.electriccityspeedway.com/ Kalispell MONTANA RACEWAY PARK www.montanaracewaypark.com Anaconda LOST CREEK RACEWAY www.lostcreek-raceway.com

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317 West Main Street, Bozeman 406-522-8122

www.gallatinhistorymuseum.org Summer Hours 11–4 Monday–Saturday Admission $5.00 Children 12 & Under Free formerly the Pioneer Museum

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