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Beaverhead
Rock State Park
13 miles north of Dillon on MT 41
406-944-4042
Seventy-one undeveloped, unsigned acres protect the landmark today.
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Broadwater
Portage Overlook
10th Ave. S. &
2nd St., Great Falls, MT
406-771-0885
Interpretive displays at a heroic bronze sculpture honoring the
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Camp
Fortunate Overlook
17 miles south of Dillon, MT on I-15 at Clark Canyon Reservoir
Although the actual
site of Camp Fortunate is under the reservoir, visitors can picnic
on shore and picture the joyful reunion that Shoshone Chief Cameahwait
and his long-lost sister Sacagawea had here. And, how relieved the
captains and all their men were to have found the Shoshones at last,
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Clark's
Lookout State Park
1 mile north of Dillon, MT on old Hwy. 91
406 944-4042
Hearty visitors
can climb the hill to enjoy the same view that Captain Clark had
on August 13, 1805, as he traveled with the main party behind Lewis's
advance group. Don't confuse this site with Lewis's Lookout,
which is nearly 30 miles farther north on the same road. Lewis
climbed this hill on August 5, 1805, to look ahead and confirm his
belief that the river he called Wisdom (today's Big Hole River)
was the tributary to follow upstream. |
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Giant
Springs State Park
River Drive, Great Falls, MT, 3 miles east of US 87
406-454-3441
The nation's largest freshwater spring, first seen by Lewis on June
18, 1805. Last week of June features Lewis and Clark Encampment
with living history and demonstrations. Interpretive trail on the
Expedition, visitor center, fish hatchery (open to public), and
picnic and fishing spots. |
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Horse
Culture of the Plains
August 18, 1805. Horse Prairie, Montana. Lewis and Clark had to
barter for horses to carry them over the continental divide. Relive
the history--the "Horse Culture" of the plains.
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Journey
of Discovery
Jefferson Valley presents "Journey of Discovery"-the story
of Lewis and Clark in Montana. Live outdoor theater, where Lewis
and Clark camped!
(406) 287-5301
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Lewis
and Clark Decision Point
0.5 mile west of Loma Bridge on US 87
Interpretive exhibit
on the Corps' biggest internal disagreement at a site overlooking
the mouth of Marias River and the area of the Corps' campsite. |
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Lewis
and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
at Giant Spring
State Park on River Dr.,Great Falls, MT
406-727-8733
On the south side
of the Missouri, the museum overlooks the area where dams have tamed
the falls. Exhibits cover entire voyage, with special focus on Native
American cultures met, and the Great Falls portage. |
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Madison
Buffalo Jump State Park
Between Bozeman and Three Forks, MT, I-90 exit 283, then 7 miles
south on Buffalo Jump Rd.
406-994-4042
Before Indians
had horses for buffalo hunting, the used "pishkuns" like
this one. Brave men camouflaged in furs crept among a buffalo herd
to haze it toward the top of a cliff, finally initiating a stampede.
Women waiting below butchered the animals and preserved the meat,
hides, bones, and other parts--all of which were used in some way.
During the summer encampment, there were feasting and plenty. |
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Missouri
Headwaters State Park
Off I-15 east of Three Forks, MT
406-994-4042
Interpretive exhibits,
paved trails, picnic area, and a small primitive campground today
mark this field where the Missouri River quietly begins its 4,368-mile
journey to the Gulf of Mexico on the Atlantic Ocean. Lewis and Clark
named these three rivers for President Jefferson, his secretary
of state James Madison, and his secretary of the treasury Albert
Gallatin. |
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Montana
Historical Society Museum
225 N. Roberts, Helena, MT 59620
406-444-2694
C.M. Russell paintings and bronzes, F.J. Haynes photography of Yellowstone
National Park's early days (and his photo-studio railroad car),
and state history from Native Americans to the Corps of Discovery
to 20th century. |
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Pompeys
Pillar National Monument
near Billings, MT: I-94 exit 23
406-875-2233
“...at 4 P M arrived at a remarkable rock...which I shall call
Pompy’s Tower...” Clark writes in his journal today. (The
first editor of the expedition journals changed tower to pillar.)
On the 200-foot-tall sandstone monolith, Clark carves his own name
and the date—the only surviving physical sign of the expediton’s
path. Stairs lead up to his signature. Park includes a picnic area. |
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Ryan Dam Park
along Missouri
River in Great Falls, MT
406-723-5454
Interpretation
about the Corps, hiking, picnic area, fishing. Rainbow Dam and
Overlook on Missouri River 406-454-5858 Exhibits, bicycling trails,
picnic area.
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Three
Forks Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Three Forks, MT 59752
(406) 285-4753
Visitor Center
(Milwaukee caboose) as you enter town. Headquarters for visits to
four State Parks, museums, fishing, golf, superb dining, shopping
and accommodations.
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Yellowstone
Art Museum
401 N. 27th St., Billings, MT
406-256-6804
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