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Gold West Country
Southwestern Montana sits at the heart of Montana history. Its state capitol, Helena, marks a stopping point for the Lewis and Clark expedition, some 200 years ago as they traversed their way to the Pacific Ocean. More recently, Helena was the site of one of the richest gold strikes in U.S. History at Last Chance Gulch. Visitors can learn about Helena's boom town history by taking a train ride through the capitol, or by visiting the Montana's Museum in Helena.
From Helena you can pick any compass direction and you are within a half a day's drive of recreational attractions. Almost half of this region of Montana is covered by national forests and the nearby lakes and rivers offer ideal opportunities for scenic hiking. Boat tours are available in the nearby Gates of the Mountains canyon, so named by Meriwether Lewis during his voyage down the Missouri River.
By taking US Highway 15 south to US 90, and then going a short distance northeast you will find Butte, another former boom town. The World Museum of Mining and Hell Roarin' Gulch offer an up-close view of an old mining town and actual mining specimens.
Driving tours include the Pintler Scenic Loop, a circuitous route that winds over high mountain passes and through the historic mining towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg. Visitors can enjoy Anaconda's three historic districts by joining a walking tour of its turn-of-the-century buildings. Georgetown Lake, 10 miles from Philipsburg is a favorite boating destination.
The Beavehead-Deerlodge National Forest offers numerous camping opportunities, with recreation areas salted throughout. State parks include the Lewis and Clark Caverns south of Butte and the Painted Rocks State Park, off Highway 93. The region's many rivers provide ideal settings for fly fishing and river rafting.
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Gold West
Country
This site was created in co-operation with the State of Montana. Has
information on historic and scenic attractions, and family and winter
activities.
Alder
Upper Canyon Outfitters. PO Box 109 Alder, MT 59710. Phone: 1-800-735-3973. E-mail
Anaconda
Augusta
Ford
Creek Guest Ranch
Offers a variety of daily activities but specialize in fly fishing and
horseback trips. Access to more than 30 pristine waters to fish on a daily
basis. Many are accessible by vehicle and some are reached by horseback in
the 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness just 3 miles from the ranch.
Cabins are located 15 feet from Ford Creek and set in a highly romantic
atmosphere with a 40' waterfall in front.
Butte (Click link for Butte page.)
Cameron
Cameron
Cameron was named for the pioneering Cameron family. The settlement was
originally known as Bear Creek. Addison Bovey Cameron and his brother James
took up desert claims here in 1886. Add Cameron had the first post office in
his home from 1890 to 1893. Later he and Josie had a store and post office
on the ground floor of a building and a dance or community hall on the upper
floor. In 1919 the Cameron store building was purchased by Frank Falbaum,
who moved it six miles down the road to take advantage of the highway
business generated by tourists traveling between Ennis and Yellowstone Park.
Deer Lodge
Discover Deer Lodge
This Powell County Chamber of Commerce site includes information on Deer
Lodge as the "museum capital of Montana", as well as Great-Kohrs Ranch, and
the area's history and recreation.
Dillon (Click link for Dillon page.)
Ennis
Diamond J Ranch. PO Box 577, Ennis, MT 59729. Phone: 406-682-4867; Toll-free: 1-877-929-4867. E-mail
Glen
Arrow Cross Cabins and Shuttles. PO Box 320027, Glen, MT 59732. Phone: 406-835-2103.
Helena (Click link for Helena page.)
Helmville
Philipsburg (Click link for Phillipsburg page.)
Pony
Hollowtop Outdoor Primitive School. PO Box 697, Pony, MT 59747-0697. Phone: 406-685-3222. E-mail
Twin Bridges (Click link for Twin Bridges page.)
Virginia City (Click link for Virginia City page.)
Wisdom
Big Hole National Battlefield - Nez Perce National Historical Park
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