Southwest Montana Travel Guide 2023

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MAPS INSIDE

MAKE EVERY JOURNEY A

SCENIC DRIVE TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO HISTORIC

GHOST TOWNS SOAK IN THE SCENERY AND NATURAL

HOT SPRINGS

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CANADA

Cardston Rexford

Yaak Bonners Ferry

Eureka Polebridge

Fortine Trego Troy

Lake McDonald West Glacier

Apgar

Libby

Sandpoint

GLACIER Babb NATIONAL PARK St. Mary

Martin City Hungry Horse Essex

Kalispell Kila

Marion

Heron

Trout Creek

Rollins Proctor Dayton Elmo Big Arm

Thompson Falls Hot Springs

Elliston Haugan Plains De Borgia Paradise St. Regis

85 95

the

er

Augusta

Ulm Cascade

ID AH

Bonner Clinton

Helmville

O

Drummond

Stevensville

PINTLER SCENIC ROUTE

Victor Corvallis

Philipsburg

Hamilton

Helena

Garrison GRANTKOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Elliston

Deer Lodge

Georgetown Lake

Anaconda

Darby

569

Conner Sula

Wise River

BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

Dewey Divide

Wisdom Riggins

278

Jackson Salmon

New Meadows

Canyon Creek Marysville Avon

McCall

DRIVING DISTANCES Cascade Challis

Melrose PIONEER MTNS SCENIC BYWAY Polaris

Clancy

Silver Star

Twin Bridges

Horseshoe Bend

Judith Gap White Sulphur Montana Springs City Winston

Portland, OR 491 miles, 790 km

Los Angeles, CA Fairfield 878 miles, 1,413 km Las Vegas, NV 694 miles, 1,116 km Phoenix, AZ 867 miles, 1,395 km

Rexburg

Sun Valley

Arco Yellowstone National Park 148 miles, 238 km Idaho Falls, ID Carey Denver, CO 577 miles, 928 km 176 miles, 283 km Salt Lake City, UT 363 miles, 584 km Shoshone

AIRPORTS

Abs

Gallatin Gateway

Ny R

Pray Emigrant

Big Sky

Silver Gate

Gardiner

Tower Junction

Mammoth Hot Springs

YELLOWSTONE Canyon Norris NATIONAL Madison PARK Junction

West Yellowstone

Old Faithful

Minneapolis, MN Mud Lake 936 miles, 1,506 km

G

McLeod

Bozeman

Norris

Laurin RUBY NEVADA RIVER Ennis CITY VALLEY SCENIC Alder 278 ROUTE VIRGINIA CITY Dillon MADISON Bannack Cameron RIVER VALLEY Grant SCENIC ROUTE 324 RED ROCK LAKES 324 Quake NATIONAL Lake WILDLIFE REFUGE BIG Dell SHEEP CR. BACKCOUNTRY Lima BYWAY Lakeview Monida

Big Timb

Clyde Park

Belgrade Livingston

LEWIS Three & CLARK Forks CAVERNS Pony Harrison

St. Anthony

Butte

Wilsall

Manhattan

Grand Teton

26

Bert Mooney Idaho FallsAirport – Butte 406.494.3771 www.butteairport.com

406.442.2821 www.helenaairport.com

BEA ALL

Grant Village

26

BlackfootRegional Airport Helena

Cooke City

Lake West Thumb

IDAHO

Seattle, WA 478 miles, 769 km

Martinsdale Ringling

Logan

Cardwell

Sheridan

Two Dot

Townsend

Glacier National Park 245 miles, 394 km

Spokane, WA 264 miles, 424 km

Ho Utica

East Helena

Calgary, AB, Canada 356 miles, 572 km Stanley

Stanford

Neihart

Jefferson City TIZER BOTANIC GARDEN & Boulder ARBORETUM

Butte

Dento

Raynesford Geyser Monarch

Basin

Whitehall

Belt

Stockett

Craig Wolf Creek

Lincoln

Virgelle

Great Falls

Fairfield Vaughn

Condon

Missoula Greenough Ovando

Loma

Fort Benton

Seeley Lake

Florence

Grangeville

Brady

Bynum

Fort Shaw

Lolo

Craigmont

Big Sandy

St. Ignatius

Arlee

Box Elder

Conrad

Riv

Choteau Ronan

Rudyard

Dupuyer

Moiese

Alberton

Kooskia

ad

Chester

Galata

Valier

Heart Butte

Swan Lake

Charlo Dixon

Superior

Orofino

Shelby

Polson

Avon

Kellogg

Cut Bank

East Glacier Park Fla

Lakeside

Noxon

85 95

Bigfork

Somers

MONTAN

Sunburst

Browning

Columbia Falls Coram

Whitefish

Sweetgrass

Bondurant

Alpine

A

Climax

Turner

NA

Loring

Scobey

Peerless

Whitewater

Crosby 85

Plentywood

Chinook

Havre

Westby

Whitetail Flaxville

Four Buttes

Opheim

Medicine Lake

Fort Belknap Agency

Hinsdale

Saco

Dodson

Malta

Glasgow

y

Froid

Saint Marie

Vandalia

Culbertson

Wolf Point

Nashua

Williston

Poplar

Bainville Fairview

Fort Peck Landusky

Lambert

Jordan

Crane

Savage

Bloomfield

Circle

Roy

Brockway 253

Lewistown

obson

Grass Range

Glendive

Sand Springs

Winnett

Cohagen

Terry

Ingomar

Fallon

Ismay

Miles City

Roundup

Plevna

Baker

Forsyth

Hysham

85

OTA

Harlowton

Wibaux

253

Mosby

Melstone

Watford City

NORTH DAK

Brusett

on

85

Sidney

Zortman

Winifred

Ray

Lustre

Rosebud

Bighorn

85

Custer Worden

Greycliff Reed Point

Laurel

Billings Hardin

Columbus

Park City

sarokee Fishtail

e

Roberts

Rockvale

Bridger

Red Lodge

Saint Xavier

Pryor

Garryowen

Cody

HI G

H WA Y

Broadus

Otter

Biddle

Alzada

Decker

WYOMING

Ranchester

ARTOOTH L-AMERICAN ROAD

Olive

Birney

Wyola

Belfry

T R A IL

Busby

Lodge Grass

Fort Smith

Ashland

WA R RI O R

Belle Fourche

Spearfish

Greybull

Meeteetse

HIGHWAYS

Worland

Four Corners

16

789

ROUTE MARKERS

MAP SYMBOLS AND OTHER FEATURES

U.S. Route State Route Other Route State Capital

Airports Amtrak Line Continental DivideWright Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Nez Perce National Historic Trail

Ten Sleep Interstate

Interstate Route Principal Highways Other Highways Thermopolis

Dubois

16

MILES 0 25

Burris

50

75

100

KILOMETERS 0 25 50

Kinnear Moneta Waltman

Natrona Casper

Glenrock

75

Custer

Newcastle

16 85

789

Riverton

Greybull

85

Basin

120

85

Shell

Emblem

Wapiti

Buffalo

DAKOTA

ye Roscoe

Joliet

Lame Deer

Crow Agency

SOUTH

ber

Ekalaka

Colstrip

Pompeys Pillar

100

WHERE

MAPS INSIDE

SOUTHWEST MONTANA LANDSCAPES

Bob Marshall Wilderness. Rick & Susie Graetz

NEY A

IVE

ACK IN TORIC

WNS

Madison Valley Range. Rick & Susie Graetz

N THE TURAL

NGS

USDA Forest Service

USDA Forest Service

Mount Powell. Joe Luebeck

MAPS

EXPLORE MONTANA’S HIS ORY CONTENTS ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

Scenic Drives �������������������������������2 Ghost Towns ��������������������������������6 Ghost Tours ����������������������������������9 Hot Springs & Water Parks ���������10 Rockhounding & Geology �����������12 Birding & Wildlife Watching ��������14 Adventure on the Water ��������������16 Ranches, Outfitters & Guide Services ����������������������������������18 Public Lands ������������������������������20 National Park Service Sites ��������20

State Parks ���������������������������������22 Lewis & Clark �����������������������������23 American Indian Sites & Events ����������������������������������23 Arts & Culture �����������������������������24 Winter Adventures ����������������������28

COMMUNITIES

Helena Area ��������������������������������30 Augusta, Lincoln & Ovando Area ������������������������36 Butte Area ����������������������������������38 Virginia City & Ennis Area �����������42

INSIDE

Anaconda & Philipsburg Area �����44 Dillon & Beaverhead County Area ����������������������������48 Deer Lodge Area ������������������������50

PLANNING

Lodging ��������������������������������������54 Calendar of Events ���������������������58 Fairs, Rodeos & Farmers Markets �����������������������������������60 Breweries, Distilleries & Golf �������61 Visitor Information ����������������������63 Index ������������������������������������������64

MAKE EVERY JOURNEY A

SCENIC DRIVE FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

EXPLORE MONTANA’S HIS ORY

MAPS INSIDE

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO HISTORIC

GHOST TOWNS MAKE EVERY JOURNEY A

SCENIC DRIVE TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO HISTORIC

GHOST TOWNS SOAK IN THE SCENERY AND NATURAL

HOT SPRINGS

GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS. WANDERLUST CREW. PG 32

NEVADA CITY. VISIT MONTANA. PG 43

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HOT SPRINGS

TIZER BOTANIC GARDENS. ANDY AUSTIN. PG 34

BIG HOLE BATTLEFIELD. MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM. PG 20

SCULPTURE IN THE WILD. JORDAN LEFLER. PG 27

A boater canoes through the Gates of the Mountains area of the Missouri River near Helena. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark traversed this water in July 1805, where they noted towering rock formations unlike any they had ever seen. At each bend in the waterway, great stone walls seemed to block passage, only to open like giant gates as the expedition drew near. Lewis was inspired to write in his journal: “I shall call this place: “GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS.” Photo by Colton Stiffler

VIRGINIA CITY. MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM. PG 43

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SCENIC DRIVES

DILLON, MONTANA. USDA FOREST SERVICE

MILES OF DISCOVERY: SCENIC DRIVING Around every bend and over every hill awaits another beautiful view—at least that’s the case when you’re driving through Southwest Montana. The point of the drive is the drive itself, each bend a new opportunity to dig deeper and explore a little further.

Here, we’ve suggested a few of our favorite routes and some things to do and see along the way. Be sure to have your camera handy and allow plenty of time for “Pull over! I have to get a picture of that.”

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

DAY 1: WEST YELLOWSTONE TO BUTTE VIA MADISON AND RUBY VALLEYS (167 miles) • From West Yellowstone, head north along U.S. Highway 191, turn left onto U.S. Highway 287. It is only 8 miles from West Yellowstone to the junction.

• Stay on U.S. Highway 287, continuing northwest through the Madison River Valley with a stop at the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center.

• Continue northwest on U.S. Highway 287 into Ennis, a fly-fishing mecca and home to quaint shops and galleries.

• Head west out of town on Montana Highway 287 (U.S. Highway 287 heads north from Ennis). Stop and visit the ghost towns of Virginia City and Nevada City.

• Continue north on Montana Highway 41, then take Montana Highway 55 to Whitehall and admire the town’s murals depicting the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

• Leaving Whitehall, take I-90 northwest to Butte. Visit the Butte Visitor Center for a historic trolley tour, the World Museum of Mining, the historic landmark district or stretch your legs on one of the many urban trails.

DAY 2: BUTTE TO WEST GLACIER VIA THE BLACKFOOT RIVER VALLEY (245 miles) • Leaving Butte, continue west on I-90. Stop in Deer Lodge to tour the Old Montana Prison Complex, the Montana Auto Museum and the Frontier Museum. Don’t miss the GrantKohrs Ranch National Historic Site, the only working cattle ranch in the National Park Service.

• From Deer Lodge, continue west on I-90 until reaching Garrison. Veer east on U.S. Highway 12 to Avon, turn north onto Montana Highway 141. Turn west on Montana Highway 200, stop in Ovando for a meal at Trixi's Antler Saloon.

• Continue on Montana Highway 200 to Montana Highway 83.

• Head northwest on Montana Highway 83 following along the majestic Mission Mountains and Bob Marshall/ Scapegoat Wildernesses to Bigfork.

• Head north on Montana Highway 35 toward Kalispell, take U.S. Highway 2 north to West Glacier, the west entrance to Glacier National Park.

DIG DEEPER: The Yellowstone Trail was the first transcontinental automobile highway in the United States through the northern tier of states from Washington through Massachusetts. Started in 1912, it passes through Southwest Montana from Harrison to Drummond. www.yellowstonetrail.org 2

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SCENIC DRIVES Yaak

Rexford

Eureka Polebridge

Fortine Trego Troy

GLACIER Babb NATIONAL PARK St. Mary Lake McDonald West Glacier

Apgar

Libby

Martin City Hungry Horse Essex

Kalispell Kila

Marion

Heron

Lakeside

Noxon Trout Creek

Rollins Proctor Dayton Elmo Big Arm

Thompson Falls Hot Springs

Charlo

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ALTERNATE ROUTE

Victor Corvallis

Hamilton

Ovando Greenough Helmville

PINTLER SCENIC ROUTE

Garrison

Deer Lodge

Philipsburg

Dewey Divide

278

Jackson

Bannack State Park

Melrose PIONEER MTNS SCENIC BYWAY Polaris 278

Butte Silver Star

Twin 1 Bridges

LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS

NEVADA CITY Laurin

2

RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Monida

Ringling

Wilsall

Manhattan

Lakeview

Gallatin NorrisGateway

Big Sky

Greycliff Reed

McLeod

Bozeman

Ennis

Absarokee Fishtail

Nye Roscoe

Pray Emigrant

Gardiner Quake Lake

Big Timber

Clyde Park

Belgrade Livingston

Harrison

Alder VIRGINIA CITY Cameron

324

Dell Lima

Three Forks

Harlowto

Martinsdale

Logan

Pony Sheridan

324

Two Dot

2

Cardwell

Whitehall

Dillon

BIG SHEEP CR. BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY

White Sulphur Springs

Jefferson Townsend City TIZER BOTANIC GARDENS & Boulder ARBORETUM

Grant

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ALTERNATE ROUTE: EAST GLACIER TO WEST YELLOWSTONE (360 MILES) • Leaving Glacier National Park at East Glacier, drive east on U.S. Highway 2 and then south on U.S. Highway 89.

• At Choteau, turn south onto U.S. Highway 287 toward Augusta. This route follows the Rocky Mountain Front, where the towering peaks of the Rockies meet Montana’s rolling plains.

• Near Wolf Creek, travel south on I-15 and take exit 209 to experience the Gates of the Mountains.

• Continue south along I-15 to the city of Helena.

• From Helena, head south on I-15 for 18 miles then take exit 176 to Tizer Botanic Gardens, Montana's only full-time botanical garden and arboretum.

Utica

Judith Gap

Montana City Winston

Elliston Clancy

GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC Basin SITE

569

Wise River

East Helena

Helena

Anaconda

Wisdom

Hobson

Neihart

Canyon Creek Avon

Sula

2

Stanford

Monarch

Wolf Creek

Marysville

Drummond

Conner

BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

Denton

Raynesford Geyser

Craig

Lincoln

Georgetown Lake

Darby

Stockett

nt

Florence Stevensville

2

Clinton

F ro

Lolo

Belt

Ulm

2 Cascade

ain

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Bonner

Winifred

Fort Shaw

unt

1

Augusta

Virgelle

Great Falls

Fairfield Vaughn

Condon

Missoula

Alberton

Loma

Fort Benton

Choteau

Seeley Lake

Arlee

Big Sandy

Brady

Bynum

St. Ignatius

Havre

Box Elder

Conrad

er

1 Ronan

Rudyard

Dupuyer

Riv

Moiese Dixon

Chester

Galata

Valier

Mo

Superior

ad

ky

Paradise

2

Heart Butte the

Swan Lake

Polson

Plains

Shelby

Roc

Haugan De Borgia St. Regis

Cut Bank

East Glacier Park Fla

Bigfork

Somers

Sunburst

Browning

Columbia Falls Coram

Whitefish

Sweetgrass

Mammoth Hot Springs

Silver Cooke Gate City Tower Junction

YELLOWSTONE

Canyon Norris NATIONAL Madison PARK Junction West Lake Yellowstone West Thumb Old Faithful Grant Village

Red Lo

BEARTOOTH ALL-AMERICAN

• Continue 10 miles to exit 164 to Boulder, turn onto Montana Highway 69. Just south of Boulder visit Elkhorn Ghost Town before continuing south 34 miles to Cardwell.

• Turn left at Montana Highway 2 and stop at Lewis & Clark Caverns, best known for its limestone caverns.

• Leaving the caverns turn left onto Montana Highway 2 for 5 miles.

Turn right on Montana Highway 287, continue for 35 miles to Ennis.

Turn left to continue on Montana Highway 287 for 65 miles. Turn right on Montana Highway 191 for 8 miles into West Yellowstone.

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SCENIC DRIVES

BLACKFOOT RIVER. RICK & SUSIE GRAETZ

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BLACKFOOT RIVER RUN: MISSOULA TO HELENA VIA BLACKFOOT RIVER VALLEY (150 miles) • Heading east from Missoula on I-90 to Bonner, exit onto Montana Highway 200 along the Blackfoot River Valley. Between mile markers 22 and 23, turn right onto Garnet Range Road for an 11-mile side trip up to the very well-preserved Garnet Ghost Town.

• Continue east, turning south upon reaching Montana Highway 141. Enjoy a quiet drive and wildlife watching opportunities through the picturesque valley near the Garnet Range.

• At Avon, merge onto U.S. Highway 12 and drive east over spectacular MacDonald Pass into Helena.

For more info, visit: www.helenamt.com/2022/07/getto-know-the-birds-of-helena

PINTLER SCENIC ROUTE. ENJOYYOURPARKS.COM

4 PINTLER SCENIC ROUTE LOOP: BUTTE TO

ANACONDA, PHILIPSBURG, DRUMMOND,DEER LODGE (132 miles) • From Butte, head west on I-90, taking exit 208 toward Anaconda and the start of the Pintler Scenic Highway (Veterans Memorial Highway/MT Hwy 1).

• In Anaconda play a round at the Jack Nicklausdesigned Old Works Golf Course and look south to view the historic Anaconda Smoke Stack.

• Continue west through Anaconda to Georgetown Lake and on to Philipsburg. Here you can dig for sapphires or shop at the old-time candy store.

• Continue north to Drummond and stop in at Parker’s Restaurant to try one of more than 100 different hamburgers on their menu.

• Hop back onto I-90 east toward Butte with another stop in Deer Lodge, home to the Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site which commemorates and preserves the Western cattle industry. Tour the Old Montana Prison, the first Territorial Prison in the western United States, before heading back to Butte on I-90.

PIONEER MOUNTAINS. VISIT MONTANA

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RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. JOHN LAMBING

PIONEER MOUNTAINS SCENIC BYWAY: DILLON TO ANACONDA (118 miles) • From Dillon head south on I-15 to exit 59, Montana Highway 278, toward Jackson and Wisdom.

• Travel west for 21 miles and turn left onto Bannack Bench Road to visit Bannack State Park, Montana's first territorial capital turned ghost town.

• Turn north onto the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, a stunning drive following the Wise River through historic ranching and mining communities.

• Stop for a swim at Elkhorn Hot Springs or dig for crystals at Crystal Park.

• At Wise River, turn west on Montana Highway 43 and then continue north onto Montana Highway 569 to reach Anaconda and to access I-90.

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NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (153 miles) • From Dillon, get on I-15 S. Stop at Clark Canyon Reservoir along the way for some wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities.

• Continue on I-15 to Lima, a popular destination for fossil hunters, wildlife viewing and year-round outdoor recreation.

• From Lima continue to Monida. Take exit 0 and make a left on to South Valley Road. Follow the gravel road for 29 miles, through the Centennial Valley, to Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, home of the largest population of trumpeter swans in North America. The South Valley Road is accessible in summer.

SCENIC DRIVES

Yaak

Rexford

Eureka Polebridge

Fortine Trego Troy

GLACIER Babb NATIONAL St. Mary PARK Lake McDonald West Glacier

Apgar

Libby

Martin City Hungry Horse Essex

Kalispell Kila

Marion

Heron

Lakeside

Noxon Trout Creek

Rollins Proctor Dayton Elmo Big Arm

Thompson Falls Hot Springs

Heart Butte the

ad

Plains

Charlo

Victor Corvallis

Hamilton

Bonner Clinton

Drummond

Philipsburg

Garrison

Deer Lodge

5 Sula

569

Butte

Wise River

Wisdom

Jackson

Melrose PIONEER MTNS SCENIC BYWAY Polaris

5

278

Bannack Grant

4

PINTLER SCENIC ROUTE LOOP

5

PIONEER MOUNTAINS SCENIC BYWAY

6

SWAN’S ROUTE

324

6

Whitehall Silver Star

Twin Bridges

Judith Gap

White Sulphur Montana Springs City Winston

Elliston Clancy

GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC Basin SITE

Boulder

Dewey Divide

278

Utica

East Helena

Helena

Avon

4

Hobson

Neihart

Canyon Creek

Anaconda

BLACKFOOT RIVER RUN

Stanford

Monarch

Wolf Creek

3 Marysville

PINTLER SCENIC ROUTE

Conner

BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

Denton

Raynesford Geyser

Craig

Lincoln

Ovando Greenough Helmville

Georgetown Lake

Darby

Stockett

nt

Florence Stevensville

Belt

F ro

Lolo

Ulm Cascade

ain

Missoula

Alberton

Winifred

Fort Shaw

unt

Seeley Lake

Arlee

Augusta

Virgelle

Great Falls

Fairfield Vaughn

Mo

St. Ignatius

Loma

Fort Benton

Condon

Moiese Dixon

Big Sandy

Brady

Bynum

ky

Paradise

Havre

Box Elder

Conrad

er

Choteau Ronan

Rudyard

Dupuyer

Riv

Swan Lake

Chester

Galata

Valier

Polson

Superior

3

Shelby

Roc

Haugan De Borgia St. Regis

Cut Bank

East Glacier Park Fla

Bigfork

Somers

Sunburst

Browning

Columbia Falls Coram

Whitefish

Sweetgrass

Jefferson Townsend City TIZER BOTANIC GARDENS & ARBORETUM

Three Forks

Pony Sheridan

BIG Dell SHEEP CR. BACKCOUNTRY Lima BYWAY

RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Monida

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Wilsall

Lakeview

Big Sky

Greycliff Reed

McLeod

Bozeman

Absarokee Fishtail

Nye Roscoe

Pray Emigrant

Gardiner Quake Lake

Big Timber

Clyde Park

Belgrade Livingston

Gallatin NorrisGateway

Laurin NEVADA Ennis CITY Alder VIRGINIA Dillon CITY Cameron

324

Ringling

Manhattan

Harrison

Harlowto

Martinsdale

Logan

Cardwell LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS

Two Dot

Mammoth Hot Springs

Silver Cooke Gate City Tower Junction

YELLOWSTONE

Canyon Norris NATIONAL Madison PARK Junction West Lake Yellowstone West Thumb Old Faithful Grant Village

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Red Lo

BEARTOOTH ALL-AMERICAN

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GHOST TOWNS

CANYON CREEK CHARCOAL KILNS. RICK AND SUSIE GRAETZ

GHOST TOWNS Explore the past and visit the many ghost towns that helped influence Montana today. From the first territorial capitol of Bannack to the most "alive" ghost town of Virginia City to the many towns nestled in the mountains, Southwest Montana is the place to uncover the Old West. For directions and information, visit www.southwestmt.com.

1 VIRGINIA CITY / NEVADA CITY 1.

3 COOLIDGE 3.

Virginia City is a vast National Historic Landmark, housing America’s finest collection of 1860s “boom town” buildings on their original sites plus collections of Old West artifacts.

Nearby Nevada City is an open-air museum with more than 100 buildings, thousands of artifacts and gem mining.

406.843.5247, www.virginiacitymt.com, www.montanaheritagecommission.mt.gov

Located in the eastern Pioneer Mountains above 7,000 feet, Coolidge was the last silver boom town in Montana. A narrowgauge railroad was built for mine access, but the quantity of silver ore did not justify the expense of the rail line or the huge mill that was built. Coolidge can be reached by a 5-mile gravel road and a half-mile hike at Mono Creek along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. 406.832.3178, www.southwestmt. com/specialfeatures/ghosttowns/coolidge.htm

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2 BANNACK STATE PARK GHOST TOWN The discovery of gold on Grasshopper Creek in 1862 triggered a major gold rush to what would become Montana. Bannack was founded that fall and became the first territorial capital.

Bannack is one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the country and was once home to the infamous Sheriff Henry Plummer and his gang of outlaws. More than 50 buildings still stand in Bannack. The visitor center is open from May through October. Town tours, mill tours, living history, gold panning and Saturday entertainment programs are scheduled from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bannack Days, a celebration of pioneer life, takes place the third weekend of July. The park and campground are open all year. Bannack is located 25 miles southwest of Dillon off Highway 278. 406.834.3413, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack-state-park

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The Vipond brothers built a road to Dewey in 1872 to transport the rich silver ore discovered there in 1868. Numerous old buildings and mining sites are found in the area. The Quartz Hill mining camp can be reached via the Quartz Hill Road about a half mile south of Dewey on Montana Highway 43. Take Quartz Hill Road about 5 miles to the area. 406.683.5511

DIG DEEPER: There are over 60 ghost towns

in Montana, with almost half located in Southwest Montana, many with intact buildings that preserve the state’s rich history. Three of the state's five spookiest ghost towns are in Southwest Montana.

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Once a thriving smelting town, the little that remains of Glendale includes a stone Confederate-era office building, a smelter stack and a few other buildings. During the boom Winifred period of the 1880s, the town boasted a population of 2,000. Brusett In order to supply charcoal for Roy the smelter, the Canyon Creek Belt Denton Raynesford charcoal kilns were built about 5 miles up Canyon Creek Geyser beyond Glendale. Numerous beehive-shaped kilns remain.

Take theStanford Melrose exit offLewistown I-15 and head west on Trapper Creek Monarch Sand Springs Winnett Hobson Road for 5 miles to Glendale. To reach the kilns, turn right Grass Mosby Neihart Range Utica Creek Road at Glendale on Canyon and travel about 5 miles.

406.832.3178, 406.683.3900, www.fs.usda.gov/main/bdnf/learning/history-culture Judith Gap

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The boom years for Farlin were 1905 andRoundup 1906 when the Martinsdale Hysham Lodge Basin 15 ton Indian Queen produced half a million pounds of copper. Farlin Townsend Ringling 9 Bighorn Georgetown Lake had its own post office and school. Today, a few cabins remain Boulder Anaconda rby along Birch Creek Road, and the schoolhouse is a short hike Custer 569 nner D Butte Worden up a side gulch.

Take the Birch Creek exit between Glen and Wilsall Wise Logan Cardwell Pompeys River Dillon and goBig west for 6 miles. 406.683.5511, Manhattan Sula Pillar Timber Clyde Park Dewey Three Belgrade www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/ghosttowns/ Greycliff Whitehall Silver Forks Reed Point Star Livingston Laurel 4 Divide Harrison Billings Hardin farlin.htm Columbus Crow Wisdom 5 7 Pony 8 McLeod Melrose Agency Gallatin Twin Bozeman Park Gateway Sheridan Absarokee Norris Bridges 278 City 7.

7 ROCHESTER 3 Rockvale Saint Xavier Fishtail Garryowe Nevada Jackson Joliet City Laurin 6 Lodge Roberts The Watseca gold was discovered in 1869, and the town Nye mine Ennis Pray Pryor Polaris Fort Smith Grass 1A Roscoe Emigrant Alder of Rochester sprang up. TheBridger Watseca mine operated until the 278 Bannack 2 B Big Sky Virginia Dillon City 1980s. A few stone a wooden headframe, a modern 1 Cameron Redbuildings, Lodge Wyola Belfry Cooke Grant gold mill and the old cemetery remain.

Rochester is located Silver Gardiner City Gate 324 approximately 12 miles from Twin Bridges. 406.684.5121, 324 Quake Tower Junction Mammoth www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/ghosttowns/ Lake BEARTOOTH Hot Springs ALL-AMERICAN ROAD YELLOWSTONE 1 3 rochester.htm Dell Canyon

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GHOST TOWNS

ELKHORN MILL. DIANA DIMARCO

8 PONY This town is named after Tecumseh “Pony” Smith, discoverer of the placer gold deposits in 1867. Although Pony has seen better days, this picturesque little town refuses to die. Many old, abandoned buildings remain, including the Morris State Bank and the Morris Elling stamp mill. It is located 6 miles southwest of Harrison on Montana Highway 283. www.southwestmt.com/ specialfeatures/ghosttowns/pony.htm 9 ELKHORN STATE PARK 9.

Rich silver deposits were discovered here in 1870, and the population of Elkhorn soon reached nearly 2,500. Much of the remaining town site is owned by private individuals, so be sure to heed the “no trespassing” signs. Fraternity Hall and the adjacent Gillian Hall are managed by Montana State Parks.

From I-15, take the Boulder exit, go 7 miles south on Montana Highway 69, then travel 11 miles north on Lower Valley Road and take Elkhorn Road/FS-258. 406.495.3270, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/elkhorn 10 9 COMET The Comet Mine was developed in the 1880s and a large mill was built in 1926. During this period, it is reported that Comet had 22 saloons. The town is on private property now but is open to the public. It is located approximately 5 miles north of I-15 on High Ore Road between Boulder and Basin.

11 RIMINI History has it that Rimini was either named after a city in Italy or a drama production that traveled through during the town’s formative years. Several of Rimini’s old buildings are inhabited today and make up the Rimini community (all private residences). Rimini is located about 17 miles west of Helena just off U.S. Highway 12. Turn south on Rimini Road to reach the old town site. 406.442.4120, www.southwestmt.com/listings/6775.htm 12 CHARTER OAK MINE AND MILL The Charter Oak Mine and Mill was a lode mine and mill, active off and on from 1916 to 1955. It is located near the Little Blackfoot River south of the community of Elliston. It contains standing buildings and mining/milling buildings and equipment.

The mine has been stabilized and is open for public visitation on select summer weekends. 406.449.5201, www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/ghosttowns/ charteroak.htm 8

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13 MARYSVILLE Once a thriving gold camp, Marysville is now a small community with several buildings listed on the National Historic Register. There is a lot to see here in this almost-ghost town. Marysville is just 21 miles northwest of Helena. Leaving Helena, take Lincoln Road heading west for approximately 7 miles. Turn left onto Marysville Road and follow for about 6 miles. 406.442.4120, www.southwestmt.com/listings/6757.htm 14 GARNET Gold was discovered at the Nancy Hanks Mine in 1898.

Garnet’s population boomed to nearly 1,000 people, but by 1950 the town was deserted. More than 30 buildings have been preserved. Garnet offers a visitor center, interpretive signs and self-guided trails. From I-90, take either of the Drummond or Bearmouth exits, then follow the north side frontage road to the Bear Gulch Road and proceed 11 miles up the gravel road. This road is not suitable for trailers or motor homes. Use access 30 miles east of Missoula on Montana Highway 200. 406.329.3914, www.garnetghosttown.org 15 GRANITE GHOST TOWN STATE PARK The remnants of this once-thriving 1890s silver boom town bear stark witness to Montana’s boom-and-bust mining history. Montana State Parks preserves the Granite Mine Superintendent’s House and ruins of the old Miners Union Hall.

The road is narrow, steep and winding; a vehicle with good clearance is recommended. From the flashing light/stop sign in the middle of Philipsburg, turn right. Just past the railroad trestle, turn left. Follow this gravel road for approximately 1 mile, then turn right at the sign marking the way. Granite is about 4 miles from Philipsburg.

406.859.3388, www.philipsburgmt.com/ghost-towns.php

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GHOST TOURS

SPOOKS AND SPIRITS HAUNTED TOURS. HUNTER FISK

GHOST TOURS In addition to spectacular natural beauty, Montana is known for having a penchant for the peculiar. With the state’s history of Copper Kings, trying hardships and rowdy residents, it’s no surprise that many of Montana’s ghost towns and historical sites have tales of lingering souls and spooky spirits. Whether you are a thrill seeker, ghost hunter or history buff, a ghost tour will provide a different type of adventure.

For information about additional haunted locales, contact the Southwest Montana office: 800.879.1159 or www.southwestmt.com/ghosts/ghost-tours/ A 1. VIRGINIA CITY / NEVADA CITY

C OLD PRISON MUSEUM − DEER LODGE

The frenzied energy of the gold rush at Alder Gulch produced a spirited history in this part of Montana—famous local ghosts include a gunslinger walking through the walls of the Hangman’s Building, Virginia Slade thundering down the hill on her black stallion and Sister Irene, who cared for the sick.

You can stay with ghosts at Fairweather Inn or Nevada City Hotel, where guests and staff have reported strange noises, mysterious footsteps and visions of previous inhabitants.

406.843.5247, www.virginiacitymt.com, www.montanaheritagecommission.mt.gov

From 1871 to 1979, inmates at the Territorial/Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge left pieces of their souls behind. More than 200 men took their last breaths within these walls, where it’s said the dead are not at rest. Visitors may encounter foul odors, cell doors clanging and heavy footsteps clomping down deserted corridors. Ask about ghost tours. 406.846.3111, www.pcmaf.org/explore/our-museums/old-montana-prison/

B BANNACK STATE PARK Bannack’s haunted history has little to do with its infamous gold rush beginnings. The spirit of 16-year-old Dorothy Dunn, who drowned in 1916, is said to be fond of showing glimpses of herself to children visiting the Meade Hotel. On the park’s seasonal ghost walks you may encounter some of Bannack’s most illustrious citizens. 406.834.3413, www.bannack.org, www.stateparks.mt.gov/bannack

DIG DEEPER: The Travel Channel's Ghost Town

Terror and Ghost of Devil's Perch, filmed in Anaconda and Butte, are the most recent stories about the ghosts in Southwest Montana.

D SPOOKS AND SPIRITS HAUNTED TOURS − BUTTE Enjoy an interactive two-hour tour of Butte's historically verified hauntings found under the big sky. Small to large groups can participate in this interesting history of the Mining City's haunted buildings. 406.723.3177, www.facebook.com/spooksandspiritshauntedtours/ E HELENA Board the Last Chance Tour Train Trolley and hear stories of Helena's haunted past. Visit Reeder's Alley and Benton Avenue Cemetery. Each October, visit the original Montana Club and the original Governor’s Mansion. Join a spirit guide on a historical tour of Montana’s oldest gentleman’s club, including scandals and unmentionables, or explore the neighborhood surrounding the Original Governor's Mansion and enjoy the spine-tingling side of its history. 406.449.2107, www.helenamt.com

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HOT SPRINGS & WATER PARKS

HOT SPRINGS & WATER PARKS Southwest Montana's proximity to the geothermal activity of Yellowstone National Park has given this region a variety of developed year-round hot springs facilities. From simple soaking pools to resort locations, warm water awaits.

1 1. FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT Enjoy two Olympic-sized swimming pools and two mineral soaking pools—one of each located indoors and outdoors—plus a 350-foot Rexford Yaak dining areEureka enclosed waterslide. Lodging, a golf course, a spa and located GLACIER NATIONAL on-site. 406.797.3241, 800.332.3272, www.fairmontmontana.com Polebridge Fortine Trego

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2 2. BOULDER HOT SPRINGS INN, SPA & RETREAT CENTER Lake Apgar McDonald Troy West Glacier This hundred-year-old historic inn in a natural, relaxing environment Libby Columbia Falls Coram offers outdoor and indoor pools filled with geothermal waters for soaking Martin City Whitefish Hungry Horse and swimming. 406.225.4339, www.boulderhotsprings.com Kalispell

Kila 3. BROADWATER HOT SPRINGS & FITNESS Heron 3 Marion Somers Noxon Lakeside Come soak in the pools and enjoy Big Sky Country.

Pools are outdoors Rollins and available to comfortably swim in year-round. No Trout city water is used Proctor in Dayton Elmo Creek the pools or spas. 406.443.5777, www.broadwatermt.com Big Arm Thompson

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8. LAST CHANCE SPLASH WATERPARK AND POOL 8 Located at Memorial Park and managed by Helena Parks and Recreation, the waterpark features a splash deck, lazy river, slides, zero depth, and concessions stand. Open June through August.

406.447.1559, www.lastchancesplash.com 9 9. BASIN RADON MINES Since the 1960s, a few radon mines in the Basin/Boulder area have marketed themselves as health mines, citing the reputed health-giving benefits of radon exposure. 406.225.4039, www.radonmine.com

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7 7. RIDGE WATERS WATER PARK Montana’s newest destination waterpark located in Butte’s Stodden Park is managed by Butte-Silver Bow Parks and Recreation Department.

Ridge Waters features Montana’s longest lazy river, diving board, water basketball goal, water volleyball, six-way tippy tree, climbing wall, gusher jet, two slides, play structure with a slide, and rope climb, aqua arch and concession stand. Enjoy the Spirit of Columbia Gardens Carousel. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. 406.497.6585, www.co.silverbow.mt.us/2092/Ridge-Waters-Waterpark

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5 5. NORRIS HOT SPRINGS Alberton A unique wooden pool and lush wetlands make this historic hot springs Missoula Ovando Greenough a special location. A café serves delicious organic entrées from on-site Bonner Helmville Lolo Clinton gardens plus local produce, microbrews and wines. 406.685.3303, Florence www.norrishotsprings.com Drummond Victor 6. JACKSON HOT SPRINGS 6 Corvallis William Clark noted this hot springs in his journal in 1806. Cabins, a full-service restaurant, a large Western-style bar and a dance hall areHamilton all centered around a natural hot springs mineral pool.

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Five spacious cabins and two "glamping" dome sites—that include private hot tubs or outdoor bath tubs—are available in this desert setting that is surrounded by mountains. 406.461.7310, www.pipestonehotsprings.com

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ROCKHOUNDING & GEOLOGY

CRYSTAL PARK ALONG THE PIONEER SCENIC BIWAY SOUTH OF WISE RIVER. USDA FOREST SERVICE

ROCKHOUNDING & GEOLOGY Even today, you can tap into the euphoria of making a find in Montana. Many sites are open to the public. We’ve suggested a few options below, but we also recommend you contact the local Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Mineral Museum at Montana Tech or World Museum of Mining in Butte for other opportunities.

1 LIMA AREA

6 VIRGINIA CITY AREA

Prehistoric ocean seabeds west of the Rocky Mountain Continental Divide and prehistoric tropical swamplands east of the divide feature displays of tempered rocks, lava and fossils.

406.276.3535

Flecks of gold still sparkle in tailings between Virginia City and Alder. Pan for gold at the River of Gold and visit Alder Gulch Mining Museum. 406.843.5247, www.virginiacitymt.com

2 CRYSTAL PARK This unique public dig site offers rockhounds the chance to find amethyst and smoky, brilliant clear quartz scepters in normal form, double terminated, and Japanese Law Twin forms. 406.683.3900, www.southwestmt.com/listings/11967.htm 3 HUMBUG SPIRES The Humbug Spires Primitive Area is a non-motorized area popular for rock climbing. Impressive outcroppings of quartz monzonite, part of the Boulder Batholith, rise 300 to 600 feet. www.southwestmt.com/listings/904.htm 4 RUBY RESERVOIR Calcite, opalite and garnets are found south of Alder. Some people find gem-quality almandine garnets by screening the gravel along the shores of the reservoir. www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/rockhounding 5 SHERIDAN AREA The area near Indian Creek offers white and banded masses of calcite. 406.842.5431, www.southwestmt.com/communities/Sheridan.htm

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7 LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS − WHITEHALL Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is Montana’s first and best-known state park featuring one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. See page 22 for more information. 406.287.3541, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns 8 RINGING ROCKS – WHITEHALL The rocks in this unique geologic area chime when tapped lightly with a hammer. It is believed that the ringing is a combination of the composition of the rock and the way the joining patterns have developed as the rocks have eroded away. If a boulder is removed from the pile, it doesn’t ring.

Please don’t disturb this natural phenomenon! www.southwestmt.com/listings/16408.htm 9 BUTTE AREA Smoky quartz and amethyst can be found in the porphyry deposits in the Delmoe Lake area. Check out the Mineral Museum at Montana Tech. 406.496.4414 10 ANACONDA AREA Find old tailings of scheelite and epidote at Cable Mountain, northeast of Georgetown Lake. Argillite and quartzite can be found west of Georgetown Lake. 406.563.2400, www.anacondamt.org

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Stanford The Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine and Gold Fever Rock Shop is an Lewistown Sand Springs excellent place toHobson mine for beautiful MontanaWinnett sapphires. Tools are Grass Mosby Neihart provided.

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In 1959 an earthquake in the Madison Canyon River Area, near West Worden Wilsall Logan Yellowstone, formed Quake Lake. The earthquake created a massive Big Pompeys Manhattan Pillar the flow Timber Clyde Parkof about landslide 80 million tons of rock, which stopped Three Belgrade Greycliff 3 Silver Whitehall 7 Forks of the Madison River inReed thePoint Madison River Canyon The Lam Livingston Laurel Star Harrison Billingsgorge.

De Columbus Hardin fromCrow Earthquake Lake Visitor Center displays a Memorial Boulder Pony McLeod Twin Agency Gallatin Bozeman Bridges Park Sheridan Gateway the earthquake with a plaque of the names of the 28 people who Absarokee Norris Bu City Rockvale Saint Xavier Fishtail Garryowen 5 Nevada died and the events of the earthquake. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ Joliet City Laurin Lodge Roberts Nye Ennis Pryor Pray custergallatin/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5127785 Fort Smith Grass 6 Roscoe Emigrant 9

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OneTower of the most beautiful scenic drives in Montana, this canyon Junction BEARTOOTH was the most difficult section along the route from Helena to YELLOWSTONE ALL-AMERICAN ROAD 14 Canyon Fort Benton.

Stagecoach drivers and teamsters feared the Norris NATIONAL Madisonnarrow PARK canyon and swift-flowing Prickly Pear Creek. To access Junction West Lake canyon, take I-15 north from Helena. the Yellowstone West Thumbwww.southwestmt.com/communities/wolfcreek.htm Old

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Indoor “mining” can be done at Sapphire Gallery and Gem Mountain. There is outdoor mining with a seasonal water flume at Montana Gems of Philipsburg.

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BIRDING & WILDLIFE WATCHING

MOOSE. GREG LEWIS

BIRDING & WILDLIFE WATCHING Throughout Southwest Montana visitors have an opportunity to view, hunt, or fish a variety of wildlife. Whether it’s birds, deer, elk or moose you can observe wildlife on any day of the year. There are few activities that can make you feel “in touch” with nature like watching wildlife.

For more information on birding, call 800.879.1159 or visit www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/birdingtrails.

5 DEER LODGE – GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

For more information on state wildlife areas, call 406.444.3570 or visit fwp.mt.gov.

Here you can find plenty of healthy riparian habitat populated by diverse bird species. www.southwestmt.com/ specialfeatures/birdingtrails/grantkohrsranch

1 RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE This remote area has one of the largest populations of trumpeter swans in the lower 48 states as well as a bevy of other birds. Best viewing is June to July for breeding birds. www.fws.gov/refuge/red_rock_lakes 2 CLARK CANYON RESERVOIR & BANNACK STATE PARK The sprawling reservoir teems with birds and other wildlife along its shores and in the surrounding foothills, the streams and flats of the territorial capital. www.bannack.org 3 GEORGETOWN LAKE & WEST OF ANACONDA This scenic high mountain lake is surrounded by forest providing a home for many resident waterfowl, raptors and other birds. Look for moose, elk and deer around the lake.

As you drive west from Anaconda look for bighorn sheep along Montana Highway 1. www.southwestmt.com/communities/anaconda.htm ELK. GREG LEWIS

4 OVANDO Browns Lake, Blackfoot Waterfowl Production Area and the Aunt Molly Wildlife Management Area is where you will see eagles, loons, herons, trumpeter swans, buffleheads and other waterfowl. www.southwestmt.com/communities/ovando.htm

DIG DEEPER: Of the 428 bird species recorded in Montana, 316 can be found in Southwest Montana.

ACTIVITY KEY Camping Biking

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BIRDING & WILDLIFE WATCHING

BIGHORN SHEEP. JOHN LAMBING

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Located on one of North America’s major north-south migration routes, this network of dikes and ponds provides nesting birds plenty of protection. myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/landsMgmt/siteDetail. action?lmsId=39753388 7 BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD This quiet high-valley landscape near Wisdom is rich in diverse bird species. www.nps.gov/biho/learn/nature/birds.htm 8 WARM SPRINGS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Autumn brings 28 species of shorebirds to this series of human-made ponds in the Upper Clark Fork Valley and winter is the time to spot rough-legged hawks, prairie falcons and gyrfalcons. myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/landsMgmt/siteDetail. action?lmsId=39754067 9 TIZER BOTANIC GARDENS & ARBORETUM Tizer is one of only three privately owned internationally accredited arboretums in the United States. Open April to September. www.tizergardens.com 10 ENNIS LAKE AREA Just north of Ennis, this 3,692-acre lake beckons with exceptional bird-watching, solitude and more. www.ennischamber.com 11 BEARTOOTH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA / AUGUSTA

STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS For opportunities to view wildlife, visit one of the 19 Montana Wildlife Management Areas in Southwest Montana. They provide vital habitat for a variety of wildlife including bears, bighorn sheep, birds, deer, elk, furbearers, moose, mountain goats, wolves and an array of other game and nongame species. 406.444.2535, fwp.mt.gov/ conservation/wildlife-management-areas Here are just a few popular wildlife management areas to visit for wildlife viewing opportunities: • Deer Lodge: Spotted Dog • Helmville: Nevada Lake, Aunt Molly, Blackfoot-Clearwater • Helena: Canyon Ferry, Lake Helena • Ennis: Wall Creek, Bear Creek

All of Montana’s big game species call this area home at various times of the year, as do upland game birds, raptors, songbirds, furbearers and small mammals. www. southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/birdingtrails/beartooth/ 12 MOUNT HAGGIN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Montana's largest at, 54,000 acres. Moose, elk, cranes and other native species abound. Cross country skiing in winter.

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for the best viewing so they do not run away. Keep your distance and avoid chasing or touching wildlife. Help Keep Wildlife Wild and Healthy­—Human food is not healthy for wild animals, and they do not need food from humans to survive. Wildlife can become a nuisance for others if they become used to human food.

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ADVENTURE ON THE WATER

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ADVENTURE ON THE WATER Southwest Montana has an abundance of year-round access to rivers and lakes. Whether it’s whitewater or calm-water rafting or canoeing—or spending a day on a lake sailing, waterskiing, or touring—there’s a place for you. Some of the best blue-ribbon trout streams, rivers, and lakes with majestic mountains, bald eagles, and waterfowl are the backdrop to your fishing, boating, and hiking experiences. 406.444.2535, fwp.mt.gov/fish 1 CLARK FORK RIVER The Clark Fork offers boaters, floaters and anglers mile upon mile of beautiful recreation. The river offers excellent trout fishing, and the light use from anglers and floaters ensures hours of uninterrupted enjoyment.

2 JEFFERSON RIVER The Jefferson, along with the Madison and Gallatin rivers, is one of the three forks that form the Missouri River. This river offers a day of solitude on the water.

3 HAUSER LAKE RESERVOIR Fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye and perch at this 3,200 acre reservoir on the Missouri River. Operated by the Bureau of Land Management, several campgrounds are located nearby. Explore the picturesque “Devil’s Elbow” of Hauser Lake. It offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains.

4 HOLTER LAKE Located near Helena, this is a popular location for both day trips and overnight camping. Rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, walleyes and perch are found in this beautiful lake setting.

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5 MADISON RIVER The Madison deserves its reputation as the best trout stream in Montana. The “Fifty Mile Riffle” between Quake Lake and Bear Trap Canyon is home to vast quantities of trophy trout.

6 ENNIS LAKE At the McAllister junction on U.S. Highway 287 turn onto Ennis Lake Road. Ennis Lake is a 3,692-acre lake that has designated areas for camping, fishing, boating and a beach area for swimming. There is also a good birding loop that circles the lake. www.bigskyfishing.com/lakes/southern-montana-lakes/ ennis-lake/ 7 BEAVERHEAD RIVER With its willowy banks and tight twists, the Beaverhead offers plenty of challenges even to skilled anglers. However, the river boasts more trophy brown trout than any other waterway in the state.

8 DEARBORN RIVER The Dearborn River is a tributary to the Missouri River and offers scenic floating and wade fishing early in the summer. www.bigskyfishing.com/River-Fishing/central-rivers/ dearborn-river.php

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9 BIG HOLE RIVER Over its 150-mile course, the Big Hole offers a chance to fish for trophy rainbow, brook and brown trout and for fluvial arctic grayling—a fish unique to the Big Hole in the lower 48.

13 GEORGETOWN LAKE Yearlong fishing for kokanee salmon and rainbow and brook trout along with its breathtaking scenery make Georgetown Lake the perfect setting for fishing and boating.

10 BLACKFOOT RIVER This is the river that braids its way through the dramatic prose of Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It, and it remains one of Montana’s wildest and most productive fisheries.

GLACIER Sweetgrass Babb NATIONAL bridge Sunburst St. MaryRIVER 11 PARK MISSOURI Below Holter most popular Lake Dam, this is one of CutMontana’s Bank Apgar McDonald destination fisheriesBrowning with enormous trout found in dense, West Glacier Columbia Shelby shallow-water pods.

Falls Coram Martin City sh East Glacier Galata Hungry Park Valier 12Horse CLARK CANYON RESERVOIR ell Essex Here you’ll find some of Heart the Butte finest stillwater fishing for large a Dupuyer Fla in the state.

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14 CANYON FERRY LAKE If you’re looking for walleye, look no further than this scenic lake. Big, plentiful walleye lurk in its waters, coexisting with fat, red-fleshed rainbows.

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RANCHES, OUTFITTERS & GUIDE SERVICES Southwest Montana offers a variety of ranch experiences. Visitors can choose to saddle up at a dude ranch, delve into the rough and rowdy activities of a working ranch or pamper themselves at a glamorous resort ranch. Perhaps the opportunity to spend a day enjoying the rich beauty found in this region of Montana is all that is needed.

MONTANA OUTFITTERS & GUIDES ASSOCIATION Montana outfitters and guides are prepared to showcase all Montana offers in outdoor recreation whether it is for a half day or a week.

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Outfitters and guides offer: • Horseback Riding • Fishing • Hunting • Rafting & Floating • Hiking • Pack Trips • Camping • Wildlife Viewing • Photography • National Park Tours • Snowmobiling • ATVing • Activities for Disabled Clients

Many outfitters offer schools, seminars and clinics pertaining to the outfitter and guide lifestyle. 406.449.3587, www.montanaoutfitters.org Additional information on fishing outfitters is available at www.foam-mt.org.

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DUDE RANCHES Dude ranches offer an authentic western experience where horseback riding in the mountains, valleys and prairies is a central activity. Dude ranches can also include horsemanship clinics, kids' programs, hiking on mountain trails, rafting, fishing, interpretive tours, campfires, cookouts and more. This all-inclusive vacation includes lodging, meals and activities. www.montanadra.com WORKING RANCHES Working ranches help preserve the authentic cowboy lifestyle and heritage. Working ranches offer a variety of activities including cattle drives, roundups, chores, fence mending, tending to livestock and moving cattle. Horseback riding is the main activity and ranch horses are used to move cattle.

Working ranches usually accommodate smaller group sizes. www.montanaworkingranches.com RESORT RANCH – THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK Offering traditional activities of horseback riding and fishing, the Ranch at Rock Creek offers creature comforts, lavish all-inclusive amenities and world-class luxury accommodations. This deluxe ranch is the only 5-star ranch resort in the Forbes Travel Guide and is featured in Top 10 lists of the finest vacation resorts in the world. 877.786.1545, www.theranchatrockcreek.com

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This memorial preserves a Nez Perce War battlefield located in Florence Montana. The Nez Perce fought a delaying action against the Stevensville 7th Infantry Regiment here on August 9 and 10, 1877, during Victor their failed attempt to escape to Canada. Big Hole National Corvallis Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.

The 655-acre park has a visitor center with fully accessibleHamilton exhibits, a 26-minute film, and four trails to explore the park.

Darby 406.689.3155, www.nps.gov/biho/index.htm Grant-Kohrs was created in 1972 and commemorates the role of cattlemen in the Western cattle industry from its 1850s inception through recent times. The original ranch was established in 1862 by a Canadian fur trader, Johnny Grant, at Cottonwood Creek, Montana, along the banks of the Clark Fork River. The site offers tours, ranger-led activities for adults and kids, and 7 miles of trails to experience parts of the ranch.

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Southwest Montana is located midway between Falls Yellowstone Polson Hot Springs and Glacier national parks providing breathtaking scenery, Condon Ronan unique geological formations, history, and Haugan an abundance Plains Charlo De Borgia Paradise of wildlife, including buffalo, elk, moose, deer, and wolves.

St. Regis Moiese Southwest Montana boasts two national parks highlighting St. Ignatius Dixon the history of the West, including the battle with the Nez Superior Arlee Seeley Perce tribe at the National Big Hole Battlefield and ranch Lake life in the West at Grant-Kohrs Ranch. Both parks are open Alberton year-round and provide a glimpse into Montana’s rich history.

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DIG DEEPER: The Big Hole was named by settlers and is the highest and widest of the broad mountain valleys of western Montana. The valley separates the Pioneer Mountains along its eastern margin from the Beaverhead Range on the west.

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NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE – BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT – BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Southwest Montana straddles the Continental Divide, a natural occurring ridge separating river systems to flow into the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. More than 6 million acres of public land offer an array of opportunities for adventure and sightseeing on many roads and trails. Whether you want to hike, bike, fish, hunt, or view wildlife there is an abundance of rugged mountain ranges, high mountain lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams, geology and wildlife for the entire family, or you can adventure solo for some solitude. (See page 63 for agency contact information.)

TRAILS There are over 3,000 miles of motorized (e-bikes, ATVs, and motorcycles) and non-motorized (foot, horse, bicycle) trails available on public lands. Whether you want to trek wilderness and backcountry areas, spend a couple hours or days stretching your legs, or explore lakes and mountain peaks, there are trails suited to your curiosity and sense of adventure open throughout the year. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail offers over 400 miles of trails in Southwest Montana with easy access from four gateway communities to welcome visitors to start their adventure, spend a long weekend, resupply, or as a can’t-miss stop through Southwest Montana.

CAMPING There are many ways to enjoy camping, from primitive sites to developed, full-service campgrounds and historic cabins offering a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, boating and wildlife viewing.

COMMUNITY PARKS AND TRAILS Our local communities welcome visitors to sit back and relax for a few hours, whether it’s enjoying a picnic or family gathering, visiting a pet-friendly park, fishing a pond, or a swimming at a waterpark. There are many urban trail connections to shopping, parks, points of interest and backcountry trails accessible by foot or bicycle, including several abandoned railroad lines providing a glimpse of days gone by, with signage and historic points of interest.

DIG DEEPER: Southwest Montana boasts 21 mountain

ranges. The highest peak is West Goat Peak in the AnacondaPintler Wilderness, reaching nearly 11,000 feet.

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STATE PARKS

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MONTANA STATE PARKS Southwest Montana’s state parks take visitors back in history through interpretation, special events and tours. Explore landscapes and rich history away from the crowds of Montana’s national parks. From interpretive programs to visitor centers and marked trails, our state parks feature amenities to help guide your adventures. Visit stateparks.mt.gov.

1 BANNACK STATE PARK − DILLON The site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862, Bannack was Montana’s first territorial capital. Now a preserved ghost town, the state park takes visitors back to life in the Old West through reenactments, special events and old-fashioned ice skating in the winter. 406.834.3413, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack-state-park 2 LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS − WHITEHALL This state park, easily accessed off I-90 near Whitehall, features one of the largest-known limestone caverns in the Northwest.

Experience the amazing geologic wonders of the caverns lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns and helictites with guided tours in the summer and candlelight tours in December.

406.287.3541, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns 3 SPRING MEADOW LAKE − HELENA This family-friendly urban park in Helena is perfect for a day of swimming, fishing, hiking and more. 406.495.3270, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/spring-meadow-state-park 4 BLACK SANDY − HELENA Come visit and enjoy one of the few public parks on the shores of Hauser Reservoir. Black Sandy State Park is an extremely popular weekend boating, fishing, camping and water skiing location. 406.495.3270, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/black-sandy

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5 LOST CREEK − ANACONDA Near Anaconda, enjoy a short hiking trail to view the spectacular Lost Creek Falls, cascading over a 50-foot drop. Scan the limestone cliffs for bighorn sheep and mountain goats.

406.287.3541, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lost-creek 6 ANACONDA SMOKE STACK − ANACONDA At 585 feet, the 100-year-old Anaconda Smoke Stack is one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world.

406.563.2400, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/anaconda-smoke-stack 7 ELKHORN STATE PARK See more information on page 8.

8 GRANITE GHOST TOWN − PHILIPSBURG See more information on page 8.

9 BEAVERHEAD ROCK − DILLON See more information on page 23.

10 CLARK’S LOOKOUT − DILLON See more information on page 23.

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LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL | AMERICAN INDIANS

LEWIS & CLARK The Lewis and Clark Expedition made their way through what would eventually become the state of Montana in 1805. Moving up the Missouri River they encountered amazing natural wonders, endured grueling hardships, were met and aided by many American Indian tribes and crossed Lemhi Pass in the Rocky Mountains in their pursuit of a Northern Route to the Pacific Ocean. www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/lewisandclark 1 BEAVERHEAD ROCK STATE PARK − DILLON On the Lewis and Clark expedition, Sacagawea recognized this natural landmark, resembling the head of a beaver. This gave the expedition hope that they were in the vicinity of Sacagawea’s relatives, from whom they would acquire horses. 406.834.3413, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks.mt.gov/beaverhead-rock GLACIER Sweetgrass

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Steep limestone cliffs flanking the Missouri River create the illusion of a gate that seems to open as you travel toward these cliffs.

Enjoy a leisurely, narrated boat tour during the summer months.

406.458.5241, www.gatesofthemountains.com 4 WHITEHALL LEWIS & CLARK MURALS When you pull into the quaint town of Whitehall, you’ll notice something unique. A variety of vibrant murals adorns the town, depicting Lewis and Clark historic Montana events that provide a glimpse of theTurner area during a unique time in history.

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Cohagen Hobson FORTUNATE 6 CAMP Grass Mosby Range Utica After passing Beaverhead Rock, the Corps of Discovery followed the river south where it met the Shoshone. There, Sacagawea recognized her brother, Chief Cameahwait, and Judith Gap Melstone Ingomar through her translations, horses were obtained for the trip Two Dot Harlowton travelers can walk in the footsteps of Sacagawea Miles Ci west. Today, Roundup Martinsdale Forsyth Hysham and her brother by visiting Lewis and Clark Memorial, Ringling Rosebud Camp Fortunate Overlook and Cameahwait Campground Bighorn (Clark Canyon Dam and Recreation Area, exit 43 off I-15).

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7 LAST CHANCE COMMUNITY POWWOW − HELENA Greycliff Reed Point Lame Laurel Billings Hardin While all powwows are family-oriented events, the Deer Columbus CrowLast Chance Ashla WA R RI O R McLeod Agency Community Powwow holds particular appeal because of its TR Park Absarokee Busby City Rockvale Saint Xavier focus: Fishtail honoring the children.

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Winifred Historic Trail Brusett and visit Fort Shaw You can also take a self-guided tour of the battlefield Belt Roy Ulm Montana State Park Denton the deeply moving teepee memorial along the Big Hole Jordan River.

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MONTANA FOLK FEST IN BUTTE. TEMPEST TECHNOLOGIES

ARTS & CULTURE Art galleries in Southwest Montana offer diverse displays of original, historic, reproductive and unique made-in-Montana pieces.

Performing arts include children’s theater, concerts, symphonies, festivals and plays featuring both professional and amateur talent. Many of the facilities offering cultural attractions are in preserved and historic venues.

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Copper Village Museum And Art Center Includes a historical museum, archives and art center along with a retail shop and historical society. 406.563.2422, www.facebook.com/coppervillagemuseumandartcenter Fred Boyer Studio A living legend sculptor, Boyer's work depicts nature frozen in time. 406.797.3386, www.fredboyer.com Washoe Theatre Anaconda’s historic 1930s working movie theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.

406.563.6161, www.discoveranaconda.com

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Latigo and Lace Features art that reflects the old western heritage of the area, local scenery and wildlife. 406.562.3665, www.latigoandlace.com

during the warm season and year-round for lodging guests.

406.782.7580, www.thecopperkingmansion.com Imagine Butte Resource Center An artistic center in Uptown Butte fostering artistic growth for youth and adults in both individual and group environments and projects. 406.299.3389, www.phoenixartsalliance.org Charles W. Clark Chateau This historic mansion features changing art exhibits, marvelous collections and elegant architecture. 406.490.6678, www.clarkchateaubutte.wordpress.com, www.facebook.com/ clarkchateau Main Stope Gallery of Original Art Joint venture gallery consisting of a number of Montana member artists. 406.723.9195, www.mainstopegallery.com

Tippets Fine Art Nationally recognized artists exhibiting paintings of the western landscape. 406.562.3611, www.lindatippetts.com

Mother Lode Theatre The Mother Lode hosts events including the Butte Community Concert, Butte Symphony, Montana Repertory Theatre, Orphan Girl Children’s Theatre and numerous other performances from across the state and nation.

406.723.3602, www.buttearts.org

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B’nai Israel Temple A cultural center to recognize both the Jewish community and other prominent ethnic communities whose influence played a part in Butte’s history. 406.782.3280 (for tour details) Butte Civic Center The Center has two large areas for concerts, trade shows.

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Pen Art Gallery and Deer Lodge Art Club Across from the Old Montana Prison, the gallery features summer exhibits and local art year-round. 406.846.3111 Cutler Bros. Production Live theatre, musicals, and comedy acts year-round!

406.846.4096, www.cutlerbros.com Rialto Community Theatre Live performances by national and local talent with weekend movies showing throughout the year. 406.846.7900, www.deerlodgerialto.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY. MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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Beaverhead County Museum Started by the Daughters of the American Revolution, this museum is a collection of buildings, brands, artifacts, art, and a lifelike Lewis & Clark Diorama. The campus is comprised of the museum, cabins, the Argenta School, the Depot with a boarded sidewalk complete with ranch brands from the county. 406.683.5027, www.beaverheadcounty.org/ departments/beaverhead-county-museum/ Tendoy Fine Art This gallery displays original paintings, pottery, stained glass, weaving, carved wood and jewelry. Tendoy Fine Art is a nonprofit cooperative art gallery specializing in works by area artists. 406.660.3007, www.tendoyfineartgallery.com University Of Montana Western Gallery/Museum A collection of traveling exhibits, student art, and a permanent 26 SOUTHWESTMT.COM • 800.879.1159

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art collection including C.M. Russell and Ansel Adams.

406.683.7232, www.umwestern.edu

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Ohrmann Museum & Gallery Featuring paintings and sculptures by rancher-turned-artist Bill Ohrmann. 406.288.3319, www.ohrmannmuseum.com

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Carleton McCambridge Fine Art Representational oil paintings depict the beauty and intrigue of the West. 612.722.2744, www.carletonmccambridge.com

DIG DEEPER: Quilt shops abound! In the pioneer

days, quilting and needlework were essential to survival on the frontier. From shops to retreats, quilting still adds a splash of color to life in Southwest Montana today. www.southwestmt.com/specialfeatures/quilting

Cattleman Gallery A collection of Western Art, prints and more from local artists and nationally known artists.

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1+1=1 Gallery 1+1=1 is not just a fine art gallery—it's a gathering spot. 406.431.9931, www.1plus1is1.com A.l. Swanson Craftsman Studios Offers handmade fine furniture and luxurious consumer goods and teaches woodworking courses.

406.443.3342, www.alswanson.com Archie Bray Foundation Established in 1951, the Bray is a ceramics studio that attracts artists from around the world.

406.443.3503, www.archiebray.org Art Space LLC An inspiring set of available paintings in the gallery, steady north light, and just enough quiet to create your own work. 406.404.6359, www.theartspacellc.com Basin Creek Pottery & Gallery A selection of handmade work by artists and craftspeople from Montana and beyond. 406.225.3218, www.basincreekpottery.com Ghost Art Gallery Features paintings of buildings and themes from the surrounding ghost towns. 406.443.4536, www.ghostartgallery.com Grandstreet Theatre Offering up to 10 productions each year, this Montana theater blends modern comfort with historic ambience. 406.447.1574, www.grandstreettheatre.com Helena Civic Center Originally built as a Shrine temple in 1920, the Civic Center offers a unique place to enjoy concerts, conferences, conventions, balls, expositions, art shows and other special events. 406.447.8481, www.helenaciviccenter.com Helena Symphony The Helena Symphony performs in the Helena Civic Center and the Cathedral of Saint Helena. 406.442.1860, www.helenasymphony.org Holter Museum of Art Includes the best in regional fine arts and crafts with new shows opening every six weeks. 406.442.6400, www.holtermuseum.org Jmacs Pottery This gallery and studio is a place for artists to take the next step and market their items. Studio and classes available to the public. 406.996.1279, www.jmacspottery.com Montana History Foundation The Foundation offers quality history tours in the Helena area including Breweries & Brothels, Steeples & Stories, and Legends in Limestone. 406.202.8196, www.mthistory.org/events Montana Historical Society Museum Collects, preserves, and interprets fine art and Montana

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artifacts, including works from Charlie Russell. 406.444.2694, www.mhs.mt.gov/museum Mountain Sage Gallery Enjoy a variety of styles from realism to abstract, including Montana landscapes, historical sites, wildlife and more.

406.457.8240, www.mountainsagegallery.com Myrna Loy Center This independent movie theater is housed in the former 1886 county jailhouse and offers films, live performances and the Jailhouse Art Gallery. 406.443.0287, www.myrnaloycenter.com The Painted Pot A creative arts studio that offers paint-your-own pottery, glass fusing and canvas painting classes and parties. 406.443.3799, www.paintedpothelenamt.com

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Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild This outdoor park celebrates the rich environmental, industrial and cultural heritage of the Blackfoot Valley. www.sculptureinthewild.com

PHILIPSBURG

Philipsburg Theatre Historic Montana theatre is open year-round with a variety of programming from the nonprofit Philipsburg Playhouse Productions. 406.859.0013, www.philipsburgtheatre.com St. Timothy’s Summer Music Festival Playing host to some of the world’s best chamber groups, this festival is held on a hillside 600 feet above Georgetown Lake.

888.407.4071, www.sttimothysmusic.org

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Brewery Follies Enjoy adult comedy performances of the Brewery Follies at Montana’s first brewery. 800.829.2969, www.breweryfollies.net Virginia City Players The oldest continuously operating summer stock theater west of the Mississippi features melodramas and comedies in a 19th-century-style opera house. 800.829.2969, www.virginiacityplayers.com 800.879.1159 • SOUTHWESTMT.COM 27

WINTER ADVENTURES

WINTER ADVENTURES Enjoy untrammeled and uncrowded winter adventures, whether it’s downhill or cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat-tire biking, ice fishing, or skating. There are hundreds of miles of groomed ski and snowmobile trails plus downhill ski areas with vertical drops over 2,000 feet and breathtaking views.

Enjoy a day ice fishing, cruise on your fat-tire mountain bike on groomed trails, snowshoe, or ice skate at Bannack State Park, High Altitude Speed Skating Center, or a community skating rink. If hockey is your interest, the North American 3 Hockey League has junior ice hockey league teams in Butte and Helena. www.na3hl.com

DOWNHILL SKIING & SNOWBOARDING Discovery Ski Area − Anaconda area 406.563.2184, www.skidiscovery.com Great Divide Ski Area – Helena area 406.449.3746, www.skigd.com

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Thompson Park (groomed) – Butte area 406.494.2147, 406.533.8541, www.facebook.com/friends-ofthompson-park-100327408390533 South Hills − Helena Area www.pricklypearlt.org/trails

Maverick Ski Area – Dillon area 406.834.3454, www.skimaverick.com

Lewis & Clark Caverns − Cardwell 406.287.3541, fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns

SNOWMOBILING

Throughout Southwest Montana there are hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails for family fun and adventure on many of our public lands. Snowmobile trail passes and permits, interactive trail and avalanche information is available at 406.444.2535, www.mtrecmaps.com.

ICE FISHING

Ice fishing adventures abound on Southwest Montana’s numerous lakes and reservoirs. Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Clark Canyon Reservoir and Georgetown Lake are highly CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Many of our region’s most beautiful areas are groomed during recommended for perch, trout and walleye. the winter to provide track and skate-skiing adventures on private and public lands. Rentals are available at many sporting goods stores and ski areas.

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Chief Joseph – Wisdom area 406.689.3243, www.fs.usda.gov/activity/bdnf/recreation/wintersports Echo Lake – Anaconda/Philipsburg areas 406.859.3211, www.echolaketrails.org Homestake Lodge – Butte area 406.284.1725, www.homestakelodge.com MacDonald Pass – Helena area 406.449.5201, www.lcnsc.org/macdonald-pass Moulton – Butte area 406.494.2147, www.milehighnordic.org Mount Haggin – Butte/Anaconda area 406.498.9615, www.milehighnordic.org 28 SOUTHWESTMT.COM • 800.879.1159

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GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS Meriwether Lewis named this spectacular canyon north of Helena. Steep limestone cliffs flanking the Missouri River create the illusion of a gate that seems to open as you travel toward these cliffs. Enjoy a leisurely, narrated boat tour during the summer months. 406.458.5241, www.gatesofthemountains.com

MONTANA LEARNING CENTER AND OBSERVATORY The Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake, just 20 miles northeast of Helena provides visitors with the perfect place for teaching, learning, experiencing the outdoors, and viewing the night sky with multiple state-of-the-art telescopes.

The center is the largest public-use observatory in Montana.

406.475.3638, www.montanalearning.org/astronomy

GREAT NORTHERN CAROUSEL Thirty-eight hand-sculpted animals and century-old stained glass from the famed Broadwater Hotel promise a memorable ride. Enjoy the enclosed carousel year-round. 406.457.5353, www.gncarousel.com

MONTANA MILITARY MUSEUM Montana’s official military repository offers a rich collection of memorabilia, artifacts and archives ranging from Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery through modern times.

The museum is located just west of town at the Fort Harrison complex. Open select hours and by appointment.

406.324.3550, www.montanamilitarymuseum.org

HELENA CIVIC CENTER Originally built as a Shrine temple in 1920, the Civic Center MOUNT HELENA CITY PARK offers a unique place to enjoy concerts, conferences, conventions, balls, expositions, art shows and other special Acres of hiking and biking trails in the South Hills and on National events. 406.447.8481, www.helenaciviccenter.com Register-listed Mount Helena offer great panoramic vistas and diverse landscapes in all seasons. The city trail system rivals LAST CHANCE GULCH biking destinations like Moab, Utah, and includes runs from Prospectors took “one last chance” that paid off in 1864. butter-smooth single track to challenging rock garden trails.

Helena grew along the gulch that today is the most historic www.helenamt.com/content/hiking-helena-montana-trails mile in Montana. Victorian-era buildings now line the site where digs produced millions in gold. Enjoy great shopping, ORIGINAL GOVERNOR’S MANSION dining, art galleries and history. 406.447.1535, Take a guided tour of the 1888 Queen Anne-style mansion that served as the official home of Montana’s governors from 1913 www.downtownhelena.com to 1959. 406.444.4794, www.mhs.mt.gov/education/ogmtours LAST CHANCE TOUR TRAIN Step aboard and experience Helena’s history on this one-hour, REEDER’S ALLEY narrated train ride through the state capital. You'll view the This quaint alley, once home to miners, is Helena’s most State Capitol, the Mansion District, Last Chance Gulch and intact territorial-period neighborhood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, visitors can take a self-guided tour. much more. It’s the best way to see it all. 406.442.1023, The Montana Heritage Commission, the managing entity for www.lctours.com Virginia City and Nevada City, maintains this historic MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM state-owned property. 406.843.5247, www.reedersalley.com Founded in 1865, the society houses art, artifacts, archives and photographs. The museum features the work of cowboy artist C.M. Russell and American Indian and Montana history exhibits. Discover your roots at the Research Center and find a Montana treasure at the gift store. 406.444.2694, www.mhs.mt.gov/museum 32 SOUTHWESTMT.COM • 800.879.1159

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STATE CAPITOL BUILDING Montana’s stunning neoclassical-style Capitol reflects the American Renaissance of the late 19th century. The building, fully restored to its 1902 appearance, features a dome of Montana copper. Self-guided tours emphasize the blending of fine Western art and classical architecture that makes the Montana Capitol unique. 406.444.2694, www.mhs.mt.gov/ education TIZER BOTANIC GARDENS AND ARBORETUM Situated in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains, there are seven acres of perennials, annuals, roses, wildflowers, herbs, vegetables and more than 12,000 bulbs. Features include theme gardens, shade gardens and a Lewis and Clark garden.

The gardens are located in Jefferson County, 18 miles south of Helena. 406.933.8789, www.tizergardens.com WOLF CREEK (PRICKLY PEAR) CANYON One of the most beautiful scenic drives in Montana, this canyon was the most difficult section along the route from Helena to Fort Benton. Stagecoach drivers and teamsters feared the narrow canyon and swift-flowing Prickly Pear Creek.

To access the canyon, take I-15 north from Helena. www.southwestmt.com/communities/wolfcreek.htm

NEARBY COMMUNITIES BOULDER Historic Boulder, the Jefferson County seat, is home to the magnificent 1888 Jefferson County Courthouse and Boulder Hot Springs, both listed on the National Register. Elkhorn Ghost Town is nearby, along with Radon Health Mines which, while there is no guarantee, some claim improves health and eases arthritis, lupus, asthma and other ailments.

406.465.2106, www.bouldermtchamber.com, www.discoverjeffersonmt.org JEFFERSON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER − BOULDER Located in an 1888 bank building on nearby Boulder’s Main Street, the center preserves the rich history and culture of Jefferson County. The center houses a museum, library and genealogy collections. 406.422.9879, www.theheritagecenter.yolasite.com

it closed in 2001. Today, the resilient community offers visitors a charming main street, warm hospitality and a good meal.

406.227.5321, www.easthelenamt.us JEFFERSON CITY Named to honor President Thomas Jefferson, the town began as a stagecoach stop for passengers and freight between Fort Benton and Virginia City. In the early years, this area yielded millions of dollars in gold and silver.

406.225.4015, www.bouldermtchamber.org/plan-a-trip, www.discoverjeffersonmt.org TOWNSEND Along the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark’s epic route, Townsend sits at the pristine south end of Canyon Ferry Lake.

It is home to excellent hunting, fishing and seasonal cattle drives. 406.266.4101, www.townsendmt.com HISTORIC CANTON CHURCH − TOWNSEND A Colonial-style church dating to 1875, the historic Canton Church reflects the roots of many local settlers who came here from Canton, New York. The church was moved to its present location on Montana Highway 284 east of Townsend in 1952 when Canyon Ferry Reservoir was filled.

406.266.4101, www.canton-church.org THE BROADWATER COUNTY MUSEUM – TOWNSEND The museum preserves local American Indian, Lewis and Clark and Broadwater County history through its exhibits and collected artifacts. The facility features an extensive library with copies of most of the early local newspapers. 406.266.5252, www.broadwatercountymuseum.com WHEAT MONTANA BAKERY – TOWNSEND AREA Since the early pioneers first made their way west, Montana has earned a reputation for producing first-quality wheat and grains packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. That's why Wheat Montana was established here years ago, and they're glad to share Montana's natural goodness with friends and neighbors. 406.582.4572, www.wheatmontana.com

CLANCY South of Helena in Jefferson County, Clancy began in 1873 as a gold camp but soon became famous for its silver mines.

Clancy district silver, hauled by oxen team to Fort Benton and shipped to Swansea, Wales, for smelting, was so rich it still made a profit even after all that travel. 406.224.5106 JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM − CLANCY Housed in an 1898 schoolhouse at Clancy, the museum interprets pioneer living and features a 19th-century classroom in a hand-built frontier town and hosts traveling exhibits.

406.933.5528, www.jeffersoncounty-mt.gov/Museum_Clancy.html EAST HELENA Freight wagons once camped where East Helena’s business district grew. The nation’s longest operating lead smelter opened here in 1888 and processed 70,000 tons annually until GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS. RICK AND SUSIE GRAETS

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AUGUSTA, LINCOLN & OVANDO AUGUSTA Augusta sits on the northern edge of Southwest Montana and is a gateway to the immense Bob Marshall Wilderness and adjoining Scapegoat Wilderness. A friendly town in a scenic location, there are restaurants, motels and a full array of visitor services. 406.562.3491, www.augustamontana.com

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LINCOLN-SCAPEGOAT AREA Stretching from Ovando to Augusta along the Upper Blackfoot River, this area includes much of the Scapegoat Wilderness, part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.

The Scapegoat Wilderness earned a place in history as the first citizen-initiated wilderness area in the nation.

OLD NORTH TRAIL − AUGUSTA The Augusta area provides access to over a million acres of rugged beauty in the high country with nearby lakes and rivers for excellent fishing. The Blackfeet called it the “Old North Trail,” following it along the east side of the Rockies from their northern hunting grounds to their southern winter encampments.

OVANDO Montana's 2018 Community of the Year, home to the famous institution Trixi's Antler Saloon. Mountain meadows ablaze with wildflowers and the mountain peaks of the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wilderness areas greet Ovando visitors. A number of guides and outfitters in the area can take you into the wild lands and several guest ranches offer accommodations.

406.793.0018, www.ovandomontana.net

BRAND BAR MUSEUM − OVANDO Located in the town square of Ovando, the Brand Bar Museum houses a collection of local memorabilia, stories of settlers, homestead maps and historic information. There isn’t always an attendant present, so please ask someone at Blackfoot Commercial Company or Blackfoot Angler to open the door for you. 406.793.5685, www.southwestmt.com/listings/12897.htm

UPPER BLACKFOOT VALLEY HISTORICAL LINCOLN SOCIETY MUSEUM − LINCOLN Rexford Eureka YaakRiver Valley and The Sun River Canyon, the Blackfoot pristine GLACIER This museum collection of displays and Sweetgrass Lincoln Gulch Gold Babb wilderness surround Lincoln. Its charming National RegisterNATIONAL artifacts preserves the local history and character of Polebridge Mine Fortine Sunburst Mary listed community center is a focal point. Visit the Hi-Country Trego PARKthe St. Lincoln, Blackfoot Valley and its residents. Located in Trading Post, the Helena National Forest Ranger Station, which Lincoln behind Lake the Hi-Country Trading Post, the museum Cut Bank Apgar McDonald Troy bear, and Blackfoot displays a mounted 830-pound grizzly Browning features logging, mining and agricultural equipment and local West Glacier Libby Columbia Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild. www.lincolnmontana.com Shelby historic buildings. 406.362.4949, www.lincolnmontana.com Falls Coram Martin City Whitefish East Glacier Galata Hungry Horse

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Jackson Nevada Laurin Polaris Ennis BASECAMP FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION City Located at the headwaters of the Columbia River Basin and Alder 278 Virginia Bi the Continental Divide, Butte is a Gateway Community for the Dillon City Continental Divide National Scenic Trail with 13 trailheads 10 Bannack Cameron to 60 minutes from town offering day and overnight hiking, Grant mountain biking, and horseback riding. Butte boasts hundreds 324 of miles of nonmotorized and motorized trails for year-round 324 Quake recreation opportunities, including Thompson Park, Copperway, Lake and Greenway trails. Enjoy family-friendly trail connections to historic mine sites, walk or bike the Milwaukee Railroad Trail Dell in Thompson Park (featuring two tunnels and a trestle), or Lima experience panoramic mountain vistas from various vantage Lakeview Monida points. Butte offers access to backcountry trails minutes from W town, including day hikes and multiday trips with shuttle options Yellow to explore high mountain vistas and lakes.

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YELLOWSTONE SERIES PREQUEL 1923 Broadway and Granite streets, in Uptown Butte’s National Historic District, served as the backdrop for the cityscape scenes for Taylor Sheridan’s newest addition to the Yellowstone series. Heading south on Interstate 15 between Butte and Divide, the mountains and valleys provided the majestic scenery for cattle drives and depictions of life in the West.

BUTTE VISITOR CENTER Open year-round, the visitor center houses the George F. Grant collection of hand-tied fishing flies, native Montana taxidermy mounts, and exhibits on Butte’s mining history, and it’s the first stop visitors make when delving into Butte’s history and outdoor recreation opportunities. 406.723.3177, www.visitbutte.com

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MINERAL MUSEUM Not just for the rockhound, this fascinating collection holds over 1,500 specimens and real-time data from Montana’s seismic network. The museum is located on the Montana Tech campus and is open year-round. 406.496.4414, www.mbmg.mtech.edu/mineralmuseum OLD BUTTE HISTORICAL ADVENTURES Explore the colorful side of Butte’s history with a tour into an authentic underground speakeasy from the prohibition era, the city jail frequented by Evel Knievel, and other interesting buildings brimful of stories. 406.498.3424, www.buttetour.info

TROLLEY TOUR This enclosed, temperature-controlled trolley tours Butte’s historic sites during the warm season, telling the stories of Butte’s colorful past. The Trolley Tour stops at the Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand. 406.723.3177, www.buttechamber.org

COPPER KING MANSION A designated National Historic Place, the mansion was built for copper baron William A. Clark, one of the wealthiest men of his time. This home cost Clark only a half-day’s wages ($500,000) to build. The home is now a year-round bed & breakfast. Guided tours are available during the warm season. 406.782.7580, www. thecopperkingmansion.com

BERKELEY PIT VIEWING STAND One of the largest truck-operated open-pit copper mines in the nation at 1.5 miles across, 3 miles around and 1,700 feet deep. The gift shop offers souvenir sales and help with local information. 406.723.3177, 800.735.6814, www.pitwatch.org

OUR LADY OF THE ROCKIES A bus tour is the best way to get a close-up look at the 90foot statue overlooking Butte from 8,015 feet above sea level. The statue is dedicated to women, especially mothers.

406.782.1221, www.ourladyoftherockies.com

WORLD MUSEUM OF MINING & UNDERGROUND MINE TOURS Situated on an actual mine yard, the museum preserves the rich legacy of mining and related culture of Butte. Explore Hell Roarin’ Gulch, a recreated mining camp, and then descend 65 to 100 feet into the earth to tour an actual underground mine.

406.723.7211, www.miningmuseum.org

BUTTE MULE HISTORIC TOURS Board a side-by-side vehicle from 116 West Park Street to learn about Butte’s days of prohibition and brothels or get a closeup view of the headframes and mine yards dotting Butte’s landscape. 406.560.4989, www.buttemuletours.com

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THE MAI WAH SOCIETY In the heart of Butte’s old Chinatown, this historic building houses displays and artifacts relating the story of Chinese immigrants as their life pertained to Butte’s early mining days.

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SPIRIT OF COLUMBIA GARDENS CAROUSEL Located at Stodden Park, the carousel is available for yearround fun. Each of the hand-carved ponies and seats comes with a story and a sponsor. You’ll also find a café and gift shop on-site. 406.494.7775

DUMAS BROTHEL The longest, continuously run brothel in U.S. history, which ran from 1890 to 1982, is open for tours. Along with stories of the ladies and gents who frequented the Dumas, paranormal spirits roam the three floors of this infamous building. www.dumasbrothel.com

PICCADILLY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM Explore the public showcase for a large collection of transportation memorabilia gathered over 25 years from more than 100 countries. 406.723.3034, www.piccmuseum.com

GRANITE MOUNTAIN MINE MEMORIAL Dedicated to the 168 men who died in the 1917 hard-rock mine disaster, the exhibit features letters and stories of the fallen miners and their families. The memorial offers a stunning panoramic view of Butte and the expanse of the current mining operation and is open year-round. 406.782.3280, www.minememorial.org BUTTE-SILVER BOW ARCHIVES A collection of manuscripts, documents, and photographs relating to the story of Butte can be viewed and researched here. Some of the collections housed at the archives include cemetery records, voting registration, naturalization, and union records. 406.782.3280, www.buttearchives.org HOLY TRINITY SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Free-hand painted frescoes adorn the walls and ceiling, visually conveying the word of God. The church is available for tours; please call for appointments. 406.723.7889, www.holytrinitybutte.org SILVER BOW DRIVE IN Watching a movie under the stars is the old-fashioned way— and the best way—to spend a Montana night. Located outside city limits southwest of Butte, this drive-in theater is open seasonally. 406.782.8095, www.silverbowdrivein.com

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NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DISTRICT – HEADFRAMES - SCULPTURES Uptown Butte is filled with fine, well-preserved examples of early-20th-century architecture, a testament to the wealth and lifestyle from Butte’s early mining heyday. Dotting Butte’s landscape are 14 black steel structures, remnants of hoist houses accessing the 10,000 miles of underground mine tunnels honeycombing the Butte hill. The metal sculptures commemorating the 1895 Kenyon Connell Warehouse Disaster are located at the corner of 120 South Idaho Street. Other significant artworks sharing Butte’s historic past, including ghost signs on buildings, are scattered throughout uptown Butte.

406.723.3177, www.visitbutte.com OLD LEXINGTON STAMP MILL AND GARDENS The Lexington was Butte’s first stamp mill used to crush extracted ore for smelting. The mill is surrounded by native plant gardens, including a replica of the historic Columbia Gardens Amusement Park’s butterfly. 406.723.3177, 406.723.3177, www.visitbutte.com STORY OF BUTTE – APP & WEBSITE The best way to discover Butte’s history is through the STORY OF BUTTE app and website. Offering maps, tours and stories, over 10 different topics are available. Discover Butte’s history at your leisure. www.storyofbutte.org

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ALDER, ENNIS, LAURIN, NEVADA CITY, SHERIDAN, SILVER STAR, Stevensville TWIN BRIDGES, VIRGINIA CITY Garrison Victor Nowhere is the mix of Montana’s past and present more evident than this region. Virginia and Nevada cities remainCorvallis virtually unchanged from the Philipsburg mining glory days of the 1860’s gold Hamilton rush. Meanwhile, Ennis is a working cowboy town, catering to visitors with art galleries, quaint Georgetown shops and Lake anglers looking to do some serious fishing along the Madison River.

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ALDER GULCH SHORTLINE RAILROAD Dewey From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Shortline Railroad, a 1½-mile Divide Silver scenic train ride, goes through the dredge tailings between Virginia City Star Wisdom Melrose Twin and Nevada City. Be sure to check out the 1910 steam locomotive on Bridges display in Nevada City. 406.843.5247, 800.829.2969, 278 www.virginiacitymt.com Jackson

HANGMAN’S BUILDING & BOOT HILL 278 Five lonely grave markers on Boot Hill tell the story of road agents who were hanged in 1864. At Hangman’s Building in Virginia City youBannack can still see the rope burns on the crossbeam from the fateful event.

Grant THE HISTORIC TOUR COMPANY 324 Ride this Fire Truck Tour for an accurate and entertaining description of Virginia City’s past and present. Learn about the city’s determined founders, early development, Alder Gulch gold, vigilantes, road agents, historical buildings and more. It is open daily from May to September.

406.600.2598 ROBBER’S ROOST This stagecoach stop was built on the site of a roadhouse where outlaws planned their holdups. (Don’t worry, the roads are safer now.) Find this gem 4 miles south of Sheridan on Montana Highway 287.

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THOMPSON-HICKMAN MUSEUM Exhibits include Civil War era guns, photos, American Indian artifacts, a 100-year-old birthday cake, geological rock examples, fascinating oddities and much more.

406.843.5238, www.southwestmt.com/listings/thompsonhickman-museum VIGILANTE CARRIAGES Narrated 35-minute stagecoach tour. This authentic stagecoach will take you up the Alder Gulch to the Point of Discovery, the location of the largest placer gold strike in history. Enjoy the comfort of our luxurious padded leather seats and open windows. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. mid-May to mid-September. 406.633.3397, www.vigilantecarriages.com VIGILANTE TRAIL The Vigilante Trail, originally dedicated in 1924, provides a corridor for Montana tourists from Butte to West Yellowstone.

The trail was marked with the vigilante code, 3-7-77, on bright signs to ensure that visitors would not lose their way. This code served as a warning for frontier ruffians and criminals to leave the area immediately—or else. The trail cuts through the heart of Southwest Montana, taking travelers along the road that was frequented by so many of the early Montana settlers. Rich in territorial history, outdoor recreational opportunities, and genuine Montana hospitality, a trip along the Vigilante Trail provides a memorable experience for all visitors. www.southwestmt.com/itineraries/vigilantetrail VIRGINIA CITY / NEVADA CITY Virginia City is a vast National Historic Landmark and territorial capital, housing America’s finest collection of 1860s “boom town” buildings on their original sites and collections of Old West artifacts. Nearby Nevada City is an open-air museum with more than 100 buildings, thousands of artifacts and gem mining. Historical reenactments or “Living History” weekends are a popular summer attraction. 800.829.2969, www.virginiacitymt.com

ENNIS MADISON VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM This museum in Ennis is home to collections of artifacts, tapes, photographs and stories of historical importance to the region and home to the famous “Beast.” It is approximately 4 miles from Ennis on Montana Highway 287 toward Virginia City. 406.682.4685 ENNIS NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY This is one of three rainbow trout brood stock hatcheries in the federal hatchery system featuring a visitor center, display pond and tours. It is located 12 miles southwest of Ennis.

406.682.4847, www.fws.gov/ennis

EARTHQUAKE LAKE VISITOR CENTER In 1959, a violent earthquake triggered a massive landslide that killed 28 people and created Earthquake Lake.

Interpretive displays, movies and talks, and a bookstore can be found here. The center is located 44 miles south of Ennis. 406.682.7620, www.fs.usda.gov/detail/custergallatin/ specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5127785 BEAR TRAP CANYON Eight miles of whitewater and wilderness begin at the spillway of Ennis Lake Dam. Hiking and fishing are accessed via the trails. Kayakers and rafters should be very experienced or hire a guide. 406.688.3200, www.blm.gov/visit/search-details/16202/2

NEARBY COMMUNITIES ALDER Hunt for garnets south of town. Visit the Red Rock Gem Mine 2 miles east of town; it’s open to the public for a fee.

406.842.5770, www.rubyvalleychamber.com LAURIN This quaint, turn-of-the-century village situated on the banks of the Ruby River boasts a trophy trout stream, a historic Catholic church and other architectural gems. 406.842.5770, www.rubyvalleychamber.com SHERIDAN In the heart of the Ruby Valley, this friendly, quintessential small town is a gateway to the scenic Tobacco Root and Ruby mountains. Within a few miles of town, outdoor adventures in hiking, fishing (with or without ice), hunting, bicycling and ATV trips can be enjoyed. 406.842.5770, www.southwestmt.com/communities/sheridan.htm SILVER STAR Nestled along the Jefferson River (one of the five blue-ribbon trout rivers in Montana) with the majestic Tobacco Root Mountains as its backdrop, it is a well-known experience for hunting and fishing. www.southwestmt.com/communities/ sheridan.htm TWIN BRIDGES Three blue-ribbon trout streams converge in this ranching town to form the Jefferson River and is a mecca for flyfishing. Stop by R.L. Winston Rod and Co. and tour their showroom featuring premium, custom-made fishing rods. A local museum features unique displays of local and American Indian history. There are also special camping facilities for touring cyclists and a kids' fishing pond. 406.684.5243, www.twinbridgesmt.com/chamber-of-commerce LEWIS & CLARK INTERPRETIVE PARK − TWIN BRIDGES Located at the entrance to the county fairgrounds in Twin Bridges, the park offers the public insight into the five days the Corps of Discovery spent in this area. Don’t miss the six-foot bronze statue of Sacagawea.

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ANACONDA COURTHOUSE Lolo Construction began on the courthouse in June of 1898 and was completed in the early spring of 1900 at a cost of $199,539. The building boasts a rotunda, Florence circular staircases, frescoes and a dumbwaiter so the clerk of the court Stevensville wouldn’t have to carry books up and down stairs.

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MONTANA ZIPLINE ADVENTURES Nestled just outside of Anaconda along the Pintler Scenic Highway is a high adventure completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. You will be immersed in the unparalleled beauty of the panoramic Pintler Wilderness while ziplining Montana’s longest zipline course over 9,300 feet.

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OLD WORKS HISTORICAL TRAIL Interpretive plaques address the history of the Old Works smelter. Kiosks and benches are provided for resting along the 1¼-mile-long paved trail. 406.563.2400, www.discoveranaconda.com VINTAGE BUS TOURS Tours are offered Monday through Saturday from the visitor center. Tours include historic attractions and buildings from Anaconda’s early smelting days. Tours run from mid-May through mid-September. 406.563.2400, www.discoveranaconda.com WALKING TOUR Tour Anaconda’s four national historic districts that tell the story of the city’s past. View unique homes and striking downtown architecture. www.discoveranaconda.com WASHOE PARK Dedicated in the 1890s and expanded just after 1910, this historic park is located in Anaconda. Park attractions include the historic Glover Cabin (the oldest standing building in Anaconda), a swimming pool, tennis courts, approximately 6 miles of walking trails, a large picnic area, a playground and Legion Baseball Field. 406.563.3408, www.discoveranaconda.com WASHOE PARK TROUT HATCHERY Located in Anaconda’s Washoe Park, the hatchery originally opened in 1908 and is the state’s oldest-run fish hatchery facility still in existence. The visitor center is open daily with underwater trout stream viewing.

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PHILIPSBURG GEM MINES The Philipsburg area is home to a well-known cache of sapphire and ruby gems discovered over a century ago. Area businesses allow digging for a fee.

GEM MOUNTAIN 406.859.6463, www.gemmountainmt.com MONTANA GEMS 406.859.6725, www.montanagems.net SAPPHIRE GALLERY 800.525.0169, www.sapphiregallery.com GRANITE COUNTY MUSEUM Explore the daily routine of the turn-of-the-century underground miner. This museum in Philipsburg features a replicated silver mine complete with equipment, a prospector’s cabin and a fire assay lab. 406.859.3020, www.granitecountymuseum.com THE MONTANA LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM This museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the men and women of Montana’s law enforcement and is open May through September. 406.859.6536, www.mlem.org THE SWEET PALACE Chocolate and fresh fudge aromas greet you even before you step inside this glorious Victorian confectionery. See saltwater taffy pulled and wrapped by an antique wrapper. Over 1000 selections of candies, including hand-dipped fine chocolates.

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Lewis and Clark met the Shoshone Indians near DillonStevensville at Camp Fortunate. This ranch-rich area is also home to the gold rush White S Montana mining camp of Bannack, where Montana history comes to life at this State Park. Take time to learn Elliston about the Nez Perce War Sprin Garrison Victor City Winston Clancy of 1877 at the Big Hole National Battlefield.

Deer Corvallis Jefferson Philipsburg Lodge Basin City Hamilton Townsend DILLON BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Darby This famous battlefield memorializes the Nez Perce and U.S. Conner troops who clashed at the Battle of the Big Hole in 1877. Here, find a national park interpretive center, trails, picnic sites and Sula special events. It is open year-round and located 10 miles west of Wisdom. 406.689.3155, www.nps.gov/biho BANNACK STATE PARK Bannack State Park (see page 6 for more details), one of the best preserved ghost towns in the country, is the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862 and was the foundation for making Bannack the first territorial capital in Montana.

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MUSEUM Find both indoor and outdoor exhibits, including geology/mining, Indigenous Peoples of Southwest Montana: An Archaeological History, a Union Pacific railroad depot, a Lewis and Clark diorama, an Audubon Southwestern Montana bird display, a one-room schoolhouse, a branded boardwalk and a depot theater. They offer a self-guided cell phone tour, gift store and research room. Open May through October, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 406.683.5027, www.beaverheadcounty.org

DIG DEEPER: Why is it called the Big Hole Valley?

The Big Hole was named by settlers because it is the highest and widest of the broad mountain valleys in western Montana. Some of the coldest temperatures recorded in Montana are in the Big Hole Valley.

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BIG SHEEP CREEK BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY Fifty miles from Bannack, this byway was originally a freight road used for hauling supplies to mining towns. It's a two-lane dirt road and recommended for four-wheel drive vehicles. Side roads lead to trailheads into the mountains. This is a beautiful drive through gorgeous countryside. Look up at high rock cliffs and look down long valleys with the Beaverhead Mountains to the west and the Tendoy Mountains to the east. Early morning and evening hours bring out the deer, elk and bighorn sheep. A rustic campground can be found at Deadwood Gulch. Road conditions vary dramatically with the weather, and travel is safest from June until September. 406.683.8000, www.southwestmt.com/listings/894.htm CATTAIL MARSH RECREATION AREA This easily accessible recreation area features a nature trail and is found near Clark Canyon Dam south of Dillon. To access the trail, drive over the dam and turn right at the fishing access sign. 406.683.6472, www.southwestmt.com/listings/12547.htm LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL SITES Lewis and Clark passed through Southwest Montana on their famous journey westward, and various sites of special interest can be found throughout the region including: Beaverhead Rock, Clark’s Lookout State Park, a Lewis and Clark diorama, Camp Fortunate Outlook, Lemhi Pass National Historic Landmark and Gibbons Pass Trail.

406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org PIONEER SCENIC BYWAY This scenic route through the national forest to Wise River begins 30 miles northwest of Dillon. Spectacular scenery, outdoor recreation, wildlife and ghost towns can all be found along the way. 406.683.3900, www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf DILLON NOTABLES Great Harvest University Headquarters, Patagonia Outlet, University of Montana Western and Barrett’s Minerals.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES DELL A small town near the Red Rock River, this is a once sheep now cattle and American Bison ranching community.

406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org JACKSON Near the headwaters of the Big Hole River, the Jackson area

offers exceptional fishing, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling.

Jackson Hot Springs is a central attraction based around the natural hot springs mineral pool first discovered by Captain William Clark in 1806. 406.683.5511, www.bigholevalley. com/Jackson,MT/tabid/5697/Default.aspx LIMA This community is the southern gateway to Montana, Red Rock Lakes and Centennial Valley. Enjoy bird-watching and wildlife viewing at an elevation of 6,232 feet and beautiful scenery along the Continental Divide. Here, find the historic railroad town, rockhounding, city pool and park.

406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org MELROSE Melrose is known for great fishing on the Big Hole River between Butte and Dillon. 406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org MONIDA Exit 0, on the border of Montana/Idaho. Almost a ghost town, Monida is an entry-point into the remote Centennial Valley and Yellowstone Stage Route. 406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org POLARIS On the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway in the Grasshopper Valley, this historic ranching and mining community enjoys outdoor recreation year-round. Activities include skiing, ATV riding and snowmobiling, hot springs, hiking and trail riding, digging for crystals, camping, fishing and hunting.

406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org WISDOM Nestled in the beautiful Big Hole Valley, this cowboy town adopted the name given to the Big Hole River by Lewis and Clark in 1805. Big Hole National Battlefield and the surrounding Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest provide a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities.

406.683.5511, www.bigholevalley.com/JacksonMT/ tabid/5697/Default.aspx WISE RIVER Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and located at the north end of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, Wise River’s high peaks, quiet lakes and rippling rivers offer many outdoor opportunities. 406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org 800.879.1159 • SOUTHWESTMT.COM 49

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Troy

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Libby

Martin City Hungry Horse Essex

Kalispell Kila

Marion

Heron

Trout Creek

Rollins Proctor Dayton Elmo Big Arm

Thompson Falls Hot Springs Haugan De Borgia St. Regis

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DEER LODGE GRANT-KOHRS RANCH − NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Operated by the National Park Service as an 1880s working ranch, this is a well-preserved slice of Western history.

Once home to a Montana cattle baron, it features original home furnishings, horse drawn equipment and living history events. The ranch is open year-round, and admission is free.

406.846.2070, www.nps.gov/grko OLD MONTANA PRISON COMPLEX The Old Montana Territorial Prison anchors the south end of Main Street as a museum complex with exhibits that highlight not only the prison life of male inmates, but also the women and law enforcement, evolution of the automobile, local history and more. 406.846.3111, www.pcmaf.org OLD MONTANA PRISON MUSEUM This prison was in use from 1871 to 1979. Today, self-guided tours behind the gray stone walls and towers take you through a massive cell block and maximum security, and to the hanging gallows. Ask about ghost tours. 406.846.3111, www.pcmaf.org

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Augusta

Fort Shaw

Moiese St. Ignatius

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The second-oldest city settled in Montana by gold miners and ranchers, Deer Lodge is home to the Grant-Kohrs Ranch. This Alberton ranch is the only U.S. National Historic Site with a working cattle ranch operated by the National Park Service. The surrounding communities are rich with ranchland, wonderful wildlife viewing and history.

MONTANA AUTO MUSEUM The museum offers interpretive exhibits and more than 200 classic cars. With an exceptional muscle car exhibit, you can cruise down memory lane and enjoy seven decades of automotive history.

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MONTANA STATE PRISON HOBBY STORE The shop has been nationally known since 1880 for “horsehair” products including belts, bridles, head stalls, hat bands, earrings and an assortment of other handcrafted products. The shop is open seven days a week. 406.846.1320 ext. 2515, www.cor.mt.gov/MCE/ProductsServices/HobbyStore COTTONWOOD CITY This place represents the early days of Deer Lodge. Visit the Snowshoe Creek School, the Blood Homestead Cabin, the post office, the jail and the barber shop and witness Spanish Fork blacksmith shop demonstrations.

PEN ART GALLERY AND DEER LODGE ART CLUB Across from the Old Montana Prison, the gallery features summer exhibits and local art year-round. 406.846.3111

OLD PRISON MUSEUM. DIANA DIMARCO

YESTERDAY’S PLAYTHINGS See an intriguing collection of handmade porcelain dolls and toys from days gone by, including a Model Train Display and Railroad Exhibit.

YELLOWSTONE TRAIL Called “A Good Road from Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound,” the first transcontinental route in the upper-tier states came through Deer Lodge in 1916. Construction of the trail began in 1912 with steam-powered tractors, horse-drawn graders, shovels and picks and was completed in 1915. www.yellowstonetrail.org OLD YELLOWSTONE HIKING/BIKING TRAIL On this 10.5-mile trail along the Clark Fork River—between Deer Lodge and Garrison—it's common to see a variety of wildlife, including moose, deer, elk and numerous bird species.

Accessible via Grant-Kohrs Ranch

POWELL COUNTY MUSEUM This history museum features old mining exhibits, a Huntoon wood-carving collection and exhibits on life in Powell County.

NEARBY COMMUNITIES Fur trading brought settlers to this area, and Powell County Museum is proud to present a trapping exhibit, showing how the AVON Picturesque Avon, sits on the banks of the Little Blackfoot at fur trade industry has changed over the years. the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and MT Highway 141.

FRONTIER MONTANA MUSEUM Highway 141 is the easiest route from Helena to the lakes of The best display of cowboy collectibles between Cody and the Swan Valley, making Avon a perfect gateway into the wilds Calgary can be found here. Displays include an extensive gun of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Flathead collection along with Civil War, Bill Cody, Custer, American National Forest.

Indian, U.S. Cavalry, Yellowstone Photographs and www.southwestmt.com/communities/avon.htm World War II memorabilia.

DRUMMOND ARROW STONE PARK This authentic Western community just off I-90 is filled with Arrow Stone Park is a relaxing refuge for Deer Lodge visitors hardworking, friendly people and marks the beginning of the who want to picnic, fish the Clark Fork, walk the trails or just sit Pintler Scenic Route. Ranching remains the focus of the town— on a bench to view the variety of wildlife in the area. home of the World Famous Bullshippers. www.townofdrummondmontana.com MILWAUKEE RAILROAD This display features the 1909 Last Spike Monument, an NEW CHICAGO SCHOOLHOUSE − DRUMMOND all-electric “Little Joe” engine built in 1948 for Joseph Stalin, Built in 1874 and one of Montana's earliest schools, the a Bayside caboose and an E9 diesel locomotive. school was moved to West Edwards Street in Drummond and

DIG DEEPER: Deer Lodge was named after a

geological formation known as Warm Springs Mound which contained saline that created a natural salt lick for the local deer population. Deer and other wildlife would winter in the protected valley as the temperatures in the high country dropped – hence the name Deer Lodge.

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renovated by the Lower Valley Historical Society. It houses local history and pictures of the area and is set up as closely as possible to its original schoolhouse décor. 406.288.3297, www.southwestmt.com/listings/18855.htm HELMVILLE A quiet ranching community nestled in a pretty valley between the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses and the Garnet Range provides a picturesque setting for wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. www.southwestmt.com/communities/helmville.htm

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Chick's Motel & RV Park

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2322 Mt Hwy 287

406.842.5366

www.chickstheplace.com

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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1500 Fairmont Rd.

406.797.3000

www.fairmontmontana.com

Marcus Daly Motel

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119 W. Park

406.563.3411

www.marcusdaly.com

Pintler's Portal Hostel

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218 W. Park St.

406.563.4555

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100 Union Ave.

406.797.4100

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406.225.4339

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Best Western Plus Butte Plaza

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2900 Harrison Ave.

406.494.3500

www.bestwestern.com/butteplazainn

Comfort Inn of Butte

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2777 Harrison Ave.

406.494.8850

www.comfortinnbutte.com

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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1500 Fairmont Rd.

406.797.3000

www.fairmontmontana.com

Finlen Hotel & Motor Inn

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100 E. Broadway

406.723.5461

www.finlen.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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2609 Harrison Ave.

406.782.2000

www.ihg.com

Miners Hotel & 51 Below Speakeasy

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53 W. Park

406.723.8928

www.theminershotel.com

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Andrus Hotel

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33 S. Idaho

406.925.5024

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El Western Cabins & Lodges

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4787 US Highway 287 N.

406.682.4217

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Baymont Inn & Suites

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750 N. Fee St.

406.558.4756

www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/helenamontana/baymont-inn-suites-helena/overview

Home2 Suites by Hilton

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3325 N. Sanders St.

406.502.2222

www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hlnhtht

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

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701 Washington St.

406.449.4000

www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/helena-montana/laquinta-helena/overview

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Mountain View Motel & RV Park

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406.276.3535

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Leepers Ponderosa Motel

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406.362.4333

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Lakeshore Lodge

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234 N. Ennis Lake Rd.

406.682.4424

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406.835.2141

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406.859.3959

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Moriah Motel

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220 S. Main St.

406.842.5491

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King's Motel

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307 S. Main St.

406.684.5639

www.kingsmotelllc.mydirectstay.com

Bonanza Inn

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308 W. Idaho

406.843.5333

www.heritageaccommodations.com

Fairweather Inn

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305 Wallace St.

406.843.5377

www.aldergulchaccommodations.com

Pipestone Village & Hotsprings

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36 Delmoe Lake Rd.

406.461.7310

www.pipstonehotsprings.com

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101 High Country Dr.

406.797.3228

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El Western Cabins & Lodges

4787 US Hwy 287 N.

406.682.4217

www.elwestern.com

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Boulder Creek Lodge & RV Park

4 Boulder Creek Rd.

406.859.3190

www.bouldercreeklodgemontana.com

JEFFERSON CITY

Tizer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum

38 Tizer Lake Rd.

406.933.8789

www.tizergardens.com

MELROSE

Pioneer Mountain Cabins

47 Trapper Creek Rd.

406.596.1007

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Sportsman Lodge and RV Park

540 N. Main St.

406.835.2141

www.sportsmanlodge406.com

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Twin Bridges Fy Fishing Vacation Rental

102 N. Main St.

406.596.3090

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Bonanza Inn

308 W. Idaho

406.843.5333

www.heritageaccommodations.com

Fairweather Inn

305 Wallace St.

406.843.5377

www.aldergulchaccommodations.com

Nevada City Cabins

1578 MT 287

855.377.6823

www.aldergulchaccommodations.com

ANACONDA

Hickory House Inn

218 E. Park Ave.

406.563.5481

www.hickoryhousemt.com

BOULDER

Boulder Hot Springs

31 Hot Springs Rd.

406.225.4339

www.boulderhotsprings.com

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Copper King Mansion

219 W. Granite St.

406.782.7580

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406.842.5884

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Stockton Outfitters, LLC

1441 Holmes Ave., Ste 2

406.782.9533

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El Western Cabins & Lodges

4787 US Highway 287 N.

406.682.4217

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307 Jeffers Rd.

406.682.7822

www.madisonvalleyranch.com

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Sportsman Lodge and RV Park

540 Main St.

406.835.2141

www.sportsmanlodge406.com

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The Ranch at Rock Creek

79 Carriage Ln.

877.786.1545

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Homestake Lodge

530 Upper Rader Creek Rd.

406.284.1725

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Staubach Creek Ranch

112 Pole Creek Rd.

406.461.6135

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Rocking Z Guest Ranch

2020 Chevallier Dr.

406.465.5534

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Ruby Valley Campground & RV Park

2280 MT 287

406.842.5677

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1700 Fairmont Rd.

406.797.3000

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745 Maverick Ln.

406.846.3848

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30 Sawmill Rd.

406.683.9860

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104 E. Poindexter St.

406.683.2244

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Hyde RV Park

70616 MT Highway 43

406.832.3107

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Ennis RV Village

15 Geyser St.

406.682.5272

www.ennisrv.com

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Boulder Creek Lodge & RV Park

4 Boulder Creek Rd.

406.859.3190

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Helena North KOA

850 Lincoln Rd W.

406.458.3725

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Mountain View Motel & RV Park

111 Bailey St.

406.276.3535

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Sportsman Lodge and RV Park

540 Main St.

406.835.2141

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1005 Broadway

406.859.3959

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Goose Bay Marina & Bureau of Reclamation Campground

300 Goose Bay Ln.

406.266.3065

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82 Silos Rd.

406.980.0266

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81 Silos Rd.

406.266.3100

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www.fairmontmontana.com

31 Hot Springs Rd.

406.225.4339

www.boulderhotsprings.com

WHITEHALL

Pipestone Village & Hot Springs

36 Delmoe Lake Rd.

406.461.7310

www.pipestonehotsprings.com

SNOWMOBILES

1500 Fairmont Rd.

Boulder Hot Springs

RV CAMP TRAILERS

Fairmont Hot Springs

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Pintler Adventures

10800 Mill Creek Rd.

406.925.3743

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Beaverhead Adventures

730 N. Montana St.

406.925.9059

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Sportsman Lodge and RV Park

540 Main St.

406.835.2141

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Goose Bay Marina & Campground

300 Goose Bay Ln.

406.266.3065

www.goosebaymarina.camp

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406.925.9059

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The Tackle Shop-Fly Shop and Outfitter

127 Main St.

406.682.4263

www.thetackleshop.com

MELROSE

Sportsman Lodge and RV Park

540 Main St.

406.835.2141

www.sportsmanlodge406.com

RETAIL, TOURS & MUSEUMS Discover Anaconda Visitor Center

306 E. Park Ave.

406.563.2400

www.discoveranaconda.com

Washoe Theatre

305 Main St.

406.563.6161

www.washoeheatre.com

Butte Chamber

1000 George

406.723.3177

www.buttechambersite.org

Butte Silver Bow Public Archives

17 W. Quartz

406.782.3280

www.buttearchives.org

Butte Trolley Tours

100 George St.

406.782.3177

www.buttechambersite.org/the-trolley/

Copper King Mansion

219 W. Granite St.

406.782.7580

www.copperkingmansion.com

Montana Mineral Museum of MT Tech

1300 W. Park

406.496.1300

www.mbmg.mtech.edu

Spooks & Spirits Haunted Tours

1000 George

406.490.0646

www.buttechambersite.org/

World Museum of Mining

155 Museum Way

406.723.7211

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Old Prison Museum

1106 Main St.

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Beaverhead County Museum

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406.683.5027

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Montana Historical Society

225 N. Roberts

406.444.6843

www.mhs.mt.gov

Montana Masonic Museum & Library

425 N. Park

406.442.7774

www.grandlodgemontana.org

JEFFERSON CITY

Tizer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum

38 Tizer Lake Rd.

406.933.8789

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Gem Mountain

201 W. Broadway

406.859.4367

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204 W. Broadway

406.859.6725

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115 E. Broadway

800.525.0169

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109 E. Bradway

406.859.3353

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101 W. Broadway

406.859.2739

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133 N. Walnut

406.266.5252

www.broadwatercountymuseum.com

Canton Church Historial Site

3497 Highway 284

406.266.3710

www.canton-church.org

Cousins Candy

113 W. Wallace St.

406.843.5371

www.virginiacitycandymt.com

Historic Tour Company of Virginia City

Main St.

406.600.2598

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Sapphire Mine STARTING 2020 Seasonal: Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Reservations required, NO Walk-Ins, Wednesday through Saturday CLOSED: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and all holidays

“We Own and Operate the Mine” 21 Sapphire Gulch Lane, Philipsburg, MT 59858 (406) 859-GEMS (4367) • www.GemMountainMT.com

Philipsburg, MT Open 7 days a week • 10 am to 5 pm (with the exception of holidays) Walk-ins welcome, first come first serve for gravel washing 201 West Broadway, Philipsburg, MT 59858

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EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 2023

JUNE 2023

3/3: Three Musketeers, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 3/10 & 3/11: Made in Montana Trade Show Food & Gifts, Helena – 406.457.8516; www.lccfairgrounds.com 3/12: St. Patrick's Day Fun Run, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 3/17: St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Parade, Butte – 406.723.3177 3/17: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 3/17: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Deer Lodge – 406.846.2094 3/18 & 3/19: Helena Home & Garden Show, Helena – 406.449.3358; www.lccfairgrounds.com 3/24: Pizza, Puzzles & a Pub Night, Deer Lodge – 406.846.2094 *Wayne Estes Basketball Tournament, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 *Helena Symphony, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com *Bartender's Cup, Polaris – 406.834.3454; www.skimaverick.com *Maverick Mountain Challenge / Slalom and Downhill Races, Polaris – 406.834.3454

6/2 - 6/11: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. / Grandstreet Theatre, Helena – 406.447.1574; www.grandstreettheatre.com 6/9 & 6/10: Governor's Cup (5k, 10k, Half / Full Marathon, Fun Run), Helena / Jefferson City / Clancy – 406.437.6198; www.govcupmt.com 6/10: Townsend Area Chamber of Commerce ATV Run, Townsend – www.townsendmtchamber.com 6/17: Miner's Union Day Celebration, Butte – 406.723.7211 6/17: 33rd Annual Territorial Days Car Show, Deer Lodge – 406.846.2094 6/18: Fathers Day/ Dads get in Free, Tizer Botanic Gardens, Jefferson City – 406.933.8789 6/23: Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament, Townsend – www.townsendmtchamber.com 6/23 - 6/25: Augusta Rodeo Weekend (main rodeo performance June 25), Augusta – www.augustamontana.com 6/24 & 6/25: Colt Anderson's Dream Big Montana Experience, Butte – 406.723.3177 6/24: A Night in Hollywood, Helena – 406.442.1860; www.helenasymphony.org 6/30: Full Draw Film Tour, Butte – 406.723.3602 *Clancy Days, Clancy – 406.225.4039 *Demolition Derby, Dillon – 406.683.5511 *June Jubilee, Dillon – 406.596.1262 *Summer Kickoff Concert by Dillon Jaycees, Dillon – 406.683.5511 *Blues Brews & BBQ, Philipsburg – 406.859.3353

APRIL 2023 4/1: Spring Arts and Craft Show, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 4/22: Hello Summer, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 4/22 & 4/23: Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 4/21- 5/7: Bright Star / Grandstreet Theatre, Helena – 406.447.1574; www.grandstreettheatre.com 4/22: Montana Warrior Run, Helena – 406.431.6530; www.runsignup.com/race/mt/helena/montanawarriorrunhelena 4/30: Railroad Tour, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com

MAY 2023 5/5 - 5/7: Gold Rush Days, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 5/6 Helena Symphony, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 5/12: Spring Art Walk, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 5/13: Don't Fence Me In Trail Run, Helena – 406.442.0490; www.pricklypearlt.org 5/13 & 5/14: Alice in Wonderland, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 5/14: Mothers Day / Moms get in Free, Tizer Botanic Gardens, Jefferson City – 406.933.8789 *Springfest, Helena – 406.457.8516; www.lccfairgrounds.com

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JULY 2023 7/1: Parade and Rodeo, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 7/1 & 7/2: Blast from the Past Car Show & Drag Races, Helena – 406.449.2107 7/2: Lincoln Rodeo, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 7/3: Freedom Festival Fireworks, Butte – 406.723.3177 7/4: 4th of July Parade, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 7/4: 4th of July Fireworks at Dusk, Washoe Park, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 7/4: 4th of July Parade, Boulder – 406.225.4039 7/4: Freedom Festival Parade, Butte – 406.723.3177 7/4: Annual Pig Roast and Fireworks, Deer Lodge – 406.846.3111 7/4: Fourth of July Picnic, Tizer Botanic Gardens, Jefferson City – 406.933.8789 7/4: Fireworks at Dusk, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 7/5: Fourth of July Community Celebration, Augusta – www.augustamontana.com 7/7 - 7/9: East Helena Rodeo, East Helena – 406.459.5872; www.facebook.com/easthelenavalleyrodeoassociation 7/13 - 7/15: Montana Folk Festival, Butte – 406.497.6464 7/15: Symphony Under the Stars, Helena – 406.442.1860; www.symphonyunderthestars.com 7/16: Montana Women's Triathlon, Helena – 406.459.4772; www.mtwomenstri.com 7/16: High Tea Event, Tizer Botanic Gardens, Jefferson City – 406.933.8789 7/21: Kenny Cook Memorial Car Show, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 7/21 & 7/22: Lewis & Clark Block Party, Helena – 406.465.2938; www.lewisandclarkbrewing.com 7/21 - 7/23: Art in the Park, Washoe Park, Anaconda – 406.563.2422 7/22: Butte 100 Mountain Bike Race, Butte – 406.490.7632 7/26 - 7/29: Last Chance Stampede Fair & Rodeo, Helena – 406.457.8516; www.lccfairgrounds.com/last-chance-stampede 7/27 - 7/29: Country Jam, Cardwell – 203.247.7295 7/29: Cookin' on the Clark Fork, Deer Lodge – 406.560.4824 7/29: Frontier Days, Whitehall – 406.287.2260 7/29: Classic Car Show, Whitehall – 406.287.2260 7/29 & 7/30: Montana Clay Tour, Helena – 406.449.2107; www.montanaclaytour.com 7/31 - 8/6: Big Sky Pride, Helena – 406.417.0070; www.montanapride.org *Goosetown Softball Tournament, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 *Haying with Horses, Deer Lodge – 406.846.2094 *Dillon History Days, Dillon – 406.683.4245; 406.596.1262 *Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous, *Dates TBD Helena – 406.948.2739; www.montanabrewers.org

EVENTS *Flint Creek Valley Days Classic Car Show, Philipsburg – 406.859.3353 *Flint Creek Valley Days, Philipsburg – 406.859.3388

AUGUST 2023 8/5: Smelter City Scamper Half Marathon, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 8/5: Serbian Festival, Butte – 406.723.7889 8/5: Broadwater County Rodeo and County Fair, Townsend 8/5 & 8/6: Smeltermen's Day Celebration, Artwalk, Brewfest, Parade & After-Party, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 8/5 & 8/6: Friends of the Stack Bus Tours to the Stack, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 8/10 - 8/12: Rockin the Rivers, Cardwell – 406.285.0099 8/11 - 8/13: An Ri Ra-Gaelic Festival, Butte – 406.723.3177 8/12: Peddlers on Main, Augusta – www.augustamontana.com 8/12 & 8/13: Lincoln Art and Music Festival, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 8/13: High Tea Event, Tizer Botanic Gardens, Jefferson City – 406.933.8789 8/13: Continental Divide Trail Celebration, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 8/14: Tri-County Fair, Deer Lodge – 406.491.1549 8/19: York 38 Special, York-Helena – 406.475.3085; www.york38special.org 8/24 - 8/27: Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo, Boulder – 406.225.4039 8/25: Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Deer Lodge – 406.846.7738 8/26: Boulder Car Show, Boulder – 406.225.4039 8/26: Wake the Giant Music Festival, East Helena – 406. 447.3109; www.wtghelena.com *Smelter City Cornhole Tournament, Anaconda – 406.560.1322 *Shakespeare in the Park / Free in the Prison Yard, Deer Lodge – 406.846.3111 *Jefferson City Day, Jefferson City – 406.225.4039 *Prospector Pickins, Philipsburg – 406.560.3241

SEPTEMBER 2023 9/2: Labor Day ATV Fun Run, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 9/4 - 9/22: Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild Artist and Celebrations, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 9/8: Helena Ales for Trails, Helena – 406.449.2107; www.facebook.com/helenaalesfortrails 9/9: Music & Art Festival, Boulder – 406.225.4039 9/15 & 9/16: Fall Festival / Soapbox Derby, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 9/17: Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Butte – 406.723.7211 9/29: Townsend Fall Fest, Townsend 9/29 - 10/1: Last Chance Community Pow Wow, Helena – 406.457.8516; www.lccfairgrounds.com 9/30: Fabulous Fall Event, Tizer Botanic Gardens, Jefferson City – 406.933.8789

*Wildlife Art Expo, Anaconda – 406.563.2422 *Vintage Market, Deer Lodge – 406.846.3111 *Brats for the Brave Veterans / First Responders Cookout, Dillon – 406.683.5511 *Dillon Jaycees PCRA Rodeo / Montana's Biggest Weekend, Dillon – 406.925.9420

OCTOBER 2023 10/7: Oktoberfest / Golf, Arts & Crafts, German Food & Craft Beer, Anaconda – 406.563.2400

10/13 - 10/15: Oktoberfest, Helena – 406.459.0400; www.lccfairgrounds.com 10/15: Just for the Helena of It 5K & 13.1 Races, Helena – 406.449.2107; www.runhelena.com 10/15: Pumpkin Sunday, Deer Lodge – 406.846.2070 10/19 - 10/21; 10/27 - 10/29: Screams Come True, Whitehall – 406.498.3807 10/20 & 10/21; 10/27 & 10/28: Big Rock Fright Nights, Boulder – 406.225.4015 10/21: Whitehall Fall Festival, Whitehall – 406.287.2260 10/23: Cutler Creepshow (Haunted House), Deer Lodge – 406.490.4698 10/28: Uptown Halloween Parade, Butte – 406.533.5785 10/28: 39th Annual Autumn Art & Craft Show, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 10/31: Little Tykes Trick or Treat, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com *Halloween Fall Fest, Dillon – 406.683.5511

NOVEMBER 2023 11/3 & 11/4: Little Red Truck Vintage Market, Helena – 406.381.1904; www.littleredtruckvintagemarket.com 11/9 - 11/11: Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, Helena – 800.242.6876; www.somt.org 11/10: Fall Art Walk, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 11/18: Holiday Bazaar, Boulder – 406.225.4039 11/24: Parade of Lights, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 11/29 - 12/3: Festival of Trees, Helena – 406.447.8481; www.helenaciviccenter.com 11/24: Christmas Light Parade, Anaconda – 406.563.2400 11/24: Tree Lighting and Christmas Stroll, Anaconda – 406.563.2400

DECEMBER 2023 12/1: Uptown Christmas Stroll, Butte – 406.497.6464 12/1: Christmas Stroll, Deer Lodge – 406.846.2094 12/2: Christmas Bazaar & Santa's Workshop, Lincoln – 406.362.4949 12/3: Christmas Rendevous, Augusta – www.augustamontana.com 12/9: Uptown Ice Carving, Butte – 406.497.6464 12/9: Christmas Stroll, Whitehall – 406.287.2260 12/10: Christmas Tea, Anaconda – 406.563.6932 12/16: Experience Santa @ The Great Northern Town Center, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com 12/23: Cutler Bros. Holiday Show, Deer Lodge – 406.490.4698 *Parade of Lights, Dillon – 406.683.5511 *Yule Night, Philipsburg – 406.859.3388

RECURRING EVENTS 2023

PARADE IN VIRGINIA CITY. MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Late Jun - Aug, Wednesdays: Lunch in the Park, Butte – 406.723.3177 Late Jun - Aug Thursdays: Music on Main, Butte – 406.299.3998 May - Sept, 1st Fridays of the Month: Uptown Art Walk, Butte – 406.565.5600 May - Aug: Summer Theatre at Cutler Bros. Theatre, Deer Lodge – 406.490.4698 May - Oct Fridays & Saturdays: Ghost Tours, Deer Lodge – 406.846.3111 Summer, Tuesdays: Alive after Five, Deer Lodge – 406.846.1983 Jun - Aug: Beaverhead Treasure Hunt, Beaverhead County – 406.683.5511 Jun 7 - Aug 23, Wednesdays: Alive at 5:30, Helena – 406.447.1535; www.downtownhelena.com Sept - Mar: Helena Big Horns Hockey, Helena – 406.457.2517; www.helenabighorns.com Summer: Historic Canton Church Events, Townsend – www.canton-church.org October, Various Dates: Spooks & Spirits Trolley Tours, Butte – 406.723.3177 *Dates TBD

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FAIRS, RODEOS & FARMERS MARKETS

FAIRS, RODEOS & FARMERS MARKETS Montana is known for some of the West’s best farmers markets, rodeos and signature events that draw crowds from far and wide. Stroll a weekly farmers market for a taste of farm-fresh Montana products, pull on your cowboy boots for a rowdy good time at a small-town rodeo, and mosey on over for Southwest Montana’s signature events.

RODEOS

FARMERS MARKETS

Spring Fest Rodeo, Lewis and Clark County

Anaconda Community Market − Anaconda

Fairgrounds – Helena May, 406.457.8516

406.563.5259

Augusta Rodeo − Augusta

406.225.3288

June

4th of July Parade & Rodeo − Ennis July, 406.682.4388

Last Chance Stampede Fair & Rodeo − Helena July, 406.457.8516

Lincoln Rodeo − Lincoln July, 406.362.4949

Drummond PRCA Rodeo − Drummond July, 406.288.3479

East Helena Valley Rodeo − East Helena July

Red Eye Daze − Deer Lodge July

Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo − Boulder August, 406.225.4039

Townsend Rodeo and County Fair (NRA Sanctioned) − Townsend August, 406.980.1873

Don Harrington Rodeo − Butte August

Madison County Fair & Rodeo – Twin Bridges August

Tri-County Fair Rodeo − Deer Lodge

Boulder Farmers Market − Boulder Uptown Farmers Market − Butte 406.497.6464

Deer Lodge Community Garden Farmers Market − Deer Lodge 623.680.4525

Dillon Farmers Market − Dillon 406.683.4245

Capitol Square Farmers Market − Helena 406.422.2920

Helena Farmers Market − Helena 406.437.1855

Ponyland Farm − Pony 541.499.4762

Sheridan Farmers Market − Sheridan 406.842.7702

Townsend Farmers Market − Townsend 406.422.7933

Twin Bridges Farmers Market − Twin Bridges 406.596.1978

Virginia City Farmers Market − Virginia City 406.843.5247 For more information, visit southwestmt.com/fooddrinkandshopping/farmersmarkets

August

Jaycee's Labor Day Rodeo − Dillon September, 406.683.5511

Helmville Rodeo − Helmville September, 406.360.0500

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BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & GOLF

BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & GOLF Great value and gorgeous vistas are the common denominators among Southwest Montana’s courses. And no matter where you decide to settle for the evening, there’s always a green nearby. With Montana ranking second in the nation for most breweries per capita and a growing number of distilleries, Southwest Montana is the perfect place to try out some tasty brews and spirits.

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

GOLF

Smelter City Brewing – Anaconda

Anaconda Country Club – Anaconda

101 Main St., www.facebook.com/SmelterCityBrewing

1521 Country Club Road, 406.797.3220, www.golfanaconda.com

Butte Brewing Company - Butte

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course – Anaconda

465 E. Galena St., www.buttebrewing.com

Headframe Spirits − Butte

1500 Fairmont Road, 800.332.3272, 406.797.3241, www.fairmontmontana.com

21 S. Montana St., www.headframespirits.com

Jack Nicklaus Old Works Golf Course − Anaconda

Quarry Brewing − Butte

1205 Pizzini Way, 406.563.5989, www.playoldworks.com

124 W. Broadway St., www.wedig.beer

Highland View Golf Course − Butte

Craig Taphouse – Craig

3150 S. Utah Ave., 406.497.6578, www.co.silverbow.mt.us/452/Highland-View-Golf-Course

161 Leonard St., www.facebook.com/CraigTaphouse161

Beaverhead Brewing Company − Dillon 218 S. Montana St., www.beaverheadbeer.com

Burnt Tree Brewing − Ennis 311 E. Main St., www.burnttreebewing.com

Willie's Distillery − Ennis 312 Main St., www.williesdistillery.com

Blackfoot River Brewing Company – Helena 66 S. Park Ave., www.blackfootriverbrewing.com

Copper Furrow Brewing – Helena 2801 N. Roberts St., www.copperfurrow.com

Gulch Distillers – Helena 790 Front St., www.gulchdistillers.com

Lewis & Clark Brewing Company − Helena 1517 Dodge Ave., www.lewisandclarkbrewing.com

Deer Park Golf Course − Deer Lodge 838 Golf Course Road, 406.846.1625, www.deer-park-golf-course.business.site

Beaverhead Golf Course − Dillon 1260 Montana Highway 41 406.683.9933, www.beaverheadgolf.com

Madison Meadows Golf Course − Ennis 108 Golf Course Drive, 406.682.7468, www.madisonmeadowsgolfcourse.com

Bill Robert's Municipal Golf Course – Helena 2201 N. Benton Ave., 406.442.219, www.billrobertsgolf.com

Fox Ridge Golf Course – Helena 4020 Lake Helena Drive, 406.227.8304, www.foxridgegolfcourse.com

Norwegian Wood Golf Course − Helena 8445 Canyon Ferry Road, 406.475.3229, www.norwegianwoodgolf.com

Old Baldy Golf Course − Townsend 99 Delger Lane, 406.461.5116, www.facebook.com/oldbaldygolf

Missouri River Brewing Company − Helena 451 Spencer St., East Helena, www.missouririverbrewingco.com

Mt Ascension Brewing Company – Helena 317 N. Cruse Ave., www.mtascensionbrewing.com

Speakeasy 41 – Helena 685 Barney St., www.facebook.com/speakeasy41

Ten Mile Creek Brewery – Helena 2801 N. Roberts St.,www.copperfurrow.com

Philipsburg Brewing Company – Philipsburg 101 W. Broadway St., www.philipsburgbrew.com

Ruby Valley Brew − Sheridan 111 S. Main St., www.rubyvalleybrew.com

Stonehouse Distillery − Winston 37 Muffley Lane, www.stonehouse-distillery.com

Canyon Ferry Brewing Co. − Townsend 300 Broadway St., www.cfbrew.com

Lakeside Distillery – Townsend 201 Broadway St., www.facebook.com/LakesideDistillery

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MONTANA SPIRIT

LIVES HERE The West Starts at the Helena Last Chance Stampede & Fair

JULY 26-29, 2023

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VISITOR INFORMATION

MONTANA’S TOURISM REGIONS SOUTHWEST MONTANA

YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY

SOUTHEAST MONTANA

GLACIER COUNTRY

MISSOURI RIVER COUNTRY

CENTRAL MONTANA

1105 Main St. Deer Lodge, MT 59722 406.846.1943 • 800.879.1159 www.southwestmt.com

4852 Kendrick Place, #101 Missoula, MT 59808 406.532.3234 • 800.338.5072 www.glaciermt.com

P.O. Box 3048 Bozeman, MT 59772 800.736.5276 www.visityellowstonecountry.com

P.O. Box 118 Fort Peck, MT 59223 800.653.1319 www.missouririvermt.com

815 S. 27th St. Billings, MT 59101 406.294.5270 • 800.346.1876 www.southeastmontana.com

P.O. Box 3166 Great Falls, MT 59403 406.761.5036 • 800.527.5348 www.centralmontana.com

AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTERS DISCOVER ANACONDA

ENNIS CHAMBER

POWELL COUNTY CHAMBER

AUGUSTA CHAMBER

HELENA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

RUBY VALLEY CHAMBER

306 E. Park Ave., Anaconda, 59711 406.563.2400, www.discoveranaconda.com P.O. Box 471, Augusta, 59410 www.augustamontana.com

BEAVERHEAD CHAMBER

10 W. Reeder St., Dillon, 59725 406.683.5511, www.beaverheadchamber.org

BOULDER CHAMBER

P.O. Box 278, Boulder, 59632 406.465.2106, www.bouldermtchamber.org

BUTTE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 1000 George St., Butte, 59701 406.723.3177 • 800.735.6414 www.visitbutte.com

201 E. Main St., Ennis, 59729 406.682.4388, www.ennischamber.com

529 Main St., Deer Lodge, 59722 406.846.2094, www.powellcountymontana.com/deerlodge

225 Cruse Ave., Suite A, Helena, 59601 1.800.7HELENA • 406.442.4120 www.helenamt.com

730 N. Montana St., Twin Bridges, 59754 www.rubyvalleychamber.com

VISIT HELENA

110 Broadway St., Townsend, 59644 406.266.4101, www.townsendmt.com

105 Reeder’s Alley, Helena, 59601 406.449.2107, www.helenamt.com

LINCOLN VALLEY CHAMBER

216 Stemple Pass Road, Lincoln, 59639 406.362.4949, www.lincolnmontana.com

PHILIPSBURG CHAMBER

TOWNSEND CHAMBER

VIRGINIA CITY & NEVADA CITY CHAMBER P.O. Box 218, Virginia City, 59755 406.843.5555 • 800.829.2969 www.virginiacity.com

109 E. Broadway St., Philipsburg, 59858 406.859.3388, www.philipsburgmt.com

WHITEHALL CHAMBER

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

BUTTE FIELD OFFICE

266 Warren Ln., Deer Lodge 406.846.2070 x250 www.nps.gov/grko/index.htm

DRUMMOND CHAMBER

501 N. Whitehall St., Whitehall, 59759 406.287.2260 www.whitehallchamberofcommerce.com

P.O. Box 364, Drummond, 59832 www.townofdrummondmontana.com

NATIONAL FOREST BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST 422 Barrett St., Dillon 406.683.3900 www.fs.usda.gov/main/bdnf

106 N. Parkmont, Butte 406.533.7600 www.blm.gov/office/butte-field-office

GRANT-KOHRS RANCH

BIG HOLE NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

DILLON FIELD OFFICE

16425 Montana Highway 43, Wisdom 406.689.3195 www.nps.gov/biho/index.htm

BUTTE-ANACONDA HISTORIC LANDMARK DISTRICT

MONTANA HERITAGE COMMISSION

MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS

406.723.3177, www.buttecvb.com

300 Wallace St., Virginia City 406.843.5247, www.virginiacitymt.com

HELENA INDIAN ALLIANCE

MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MONTANA STATE PARKS

WEATHER FORECAST

MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM

HELENA-LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL FOREST 2880 Skyway Dr., Helena 406.449.5201 www.fs.usda.gov/main/hlcnf

1005 Selway Dr., Dillon 406.683.8000 www.blm.gov/office/dillon-field-office

OTHER RESOURCES

501 Euclid Ave., Helena 406.442.9244, www.helenaindianalliance.com

255 N. Roberts St., Helena 406.444.2694, www.mhs.mt.gov

1420 E. 6th Ave., Helena 406.444.2535, fwp.mt.gov

1420 East 6th Ave., Helena 406.444.3750, www.stateparks.mt.gov

TRAVEL CONDITIONS ROAD CONDITIONS

Statewide 800.226.ROAD • Interstate 511 www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo

Helena: 406.443.5151 www.weather.com

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INDEX Accommodations . . . . . . . . 54, 55, 56 Alder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43 Alder Gulch Shortline Railroad . . . . 42 American Indian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Anaconda. . . . . . . . 12,13,14, 24,44,46 Anaconda Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Anaconda Country Club. . . . . . . . . . 64 Anaconda Courthouse. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Anaconda Smoke Stack . . . . . . . . . . 22 Anaconda Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . 44 Anaconda Walking Tour. . . . . . . . . . . 46 Archie Bray Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . 27 Arrow Stone Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 27, 52 Augusta . . . . . . . . . . 15,17, 36, 60, 61 Augusta Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Bannack State Park . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 14 Basin Radon Mines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bear Trap Canyon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Beaverhead Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Beaverhead County. . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49 Beaverhead County Museum . . . . . . 48 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Beaverhead River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Beaverhead Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bed & Breakfasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Big Hole National Battlefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 63 Big Hole River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Birding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15 Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild . . . . . . . . 27, 52 Blackfoot River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 17 Black Sandy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Boulder Batholith . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 21 Boulder Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Boulder Hot Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Boulder River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Breweries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Broadwater Hot Springs. . . . . . . . . . 10 Bureau of Land Management. . . . . . 63 Butte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 38, 39 Butte-Anaconda Historic Landmark District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Camp Fortunate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Canyon Ferry Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cathedral Of St. Helena. . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cattail Marsh Recreation Area. . . . . . 49 Chambers of Commerce & Visitor Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Charles W. Clark Chateau. . . . . . . . . 24 Charter Oak Mine And Mill . . . . . . . . . 8 Chief Joseph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Clancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 34, 58 Clark Canyon Reservoir. . . . . . . . 14, 17 Clark Fork River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Clark’s Lookout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Coolidge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crystal Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cutler Bros. Production. . . . . . . . . . . 24

Deer Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 50, 52 Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Devil’s Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Dillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49 Distilleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Drummond. . . . . . . 4, 8, 26, 50, 52, 60 Drummond Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Dude Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Earthquake Lake Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 East Helena . . . . . . . . . . 30, 34, 58, 60 Elkhorn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22 Elkhorn Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43 Ennis Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ennis National Fish Hatchery. . . . . . . 43 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59 Exploration Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Farlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fox Ridge Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Frontier Montana Museum . . . . . . . . 52 Garnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Gates of the Mountains. . . . . . . . 32, 34 Gem Mines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Gem Montana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Georgetown Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17 Glacier National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Glendale and Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Granite County Museum. . . . . . . . . . 46 Granite Ghost Town. . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22 Grant-Kohrs Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 63 Great Divide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Great Northern Carousel. . . . . . . . . . 32 Guide services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Guided Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Gulch Distillers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hangman’s Building & Boot Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hauser Lake Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Headframe Spirits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hearst Free Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 30 Helena Convention And Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Helena Indian Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Helena Parks And Recreation . . . . . . 10 Helmville. . . . . . . . . . 15, 17, 50, 52, 60 High Altitude Speed Skating . . . . . . . 28 Holter Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17 Hot Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hotels, Motels & Hostels. . . . . . . . . . 54 Humbug Spires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ice Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ice Skating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Jackson Hot Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Jefferson City. . . . . . 30, 34, 56, 58, 59

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Jefferson River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 43 Kids Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17 Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Last Chance Tour Train. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Laurin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lewis And Clark Trail Sites . . . . . . . . 49 lewis & Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lewis & Clark Caverns. . . . . . . . 12, 22 Lima. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Lincoln. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Lincoln Valley Chamber . . . . . . . . . . 63 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lost Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 MacDonald Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Madison Meadows Golf Course. . . . . 61 Madison River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Madison Valley History Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Marysville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maverick Ski Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Melrose . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49, 54, 55, 56 Milwaukee Railroad . . . . . . . . . . 38, 52 Missouri River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Montana Auto Museum. . . . . . . . . . . 50 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks . . . . . 63 Montana Gems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Montana Heritage Commission. . . . . 63 Montana Historical Society. . . . . . . . 63 Montana Military Museum . . . . . . . . 32 Montana Office of Tourism . . . . . . . . 63 Montana Outfitters & Guides Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Montana State Parks. . . . . . . . . . 22, 63 Montana State Prison Hobby Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mount Helena City Park. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Nevada City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 43 Nevada Creek Reservoir. . . . . . . . . . 17 New Chicago Schoolhouse. . . . . . . . 52 Norris Hot Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Norwegian Wood Golf Course. . . . . . 61 Old Montana Prison . . . . . . 2, 4, 24, 50 Old Works Golf Course . . . . . . 4, 44, 51 Old Works Historical Trail. . . . . . . . . 46 Original Governor’s Mansion. . . . . . . 32 Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ovando. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 36 Performing arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Philipsburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 44, 46 Philipsburg Brewing Company . . . . . 61 Philipsburg Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Pioneer Scenic Byway. . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Polaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49, 58 Pony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Powell County Chamber. . . . . . . . . . 63 Powell County Museum . . . . . . . . . . 52 Private Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Public Lands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Quartz Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ranches & Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . . . 4, 14, 15

Reeder’s Alley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 63 Retail, Tours & Museums. . . . . . . . . 56 Ridge Waters Water Park. . . . . . . . . . 10 Road Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Robber's Roost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rochester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rockhounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ruby Reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sapphire Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Scenic Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sheridan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 43 Skiing and Snowboarding. . . . . . . . . 28 Smelter City Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Snowmobiling. . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 49, 52 Spring Meadow Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 State Wildlife Management Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stockton Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . 55, 56 The Historic Tour Company. . . . . . . . 42 The Montana Law Enforcement Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The Ranch at Rock Creek. . . . . . . . . 18 Thompson-Hickman Museum. . . . . . 43 Tizer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum. . . . . . . . . . 15, 34, 54, 56 Townsend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 34 Townsend Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Trolley Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Twin Bridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical Society Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Vacation Homes, Condos & Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Vigilante Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43 Vintage Bus Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Virginia City . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 12, 42, 43 Virginia City & Nevada City Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Visitor Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Washoe Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Washoe Park Trout Hatchery. . . . . . . 46 Water parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Weather Forecast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Whitehall . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22, 23, 38 Whitehall Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Wildlife Watching . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 48, 49 Wise River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49 Wolf Creek (Prickly Pear) Canyon. . . . . . . . 13, 34 Working Ranches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Yellowstone National Park. . . . . . . . . . 2 Yellowstone Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 52 Yesterday’s Playthings . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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