Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T L Y M O N T A N A M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 44 BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREA Y E LLO W STO NE R I V E R B I G HOR N RIV E R 310 212 12 12 12 12 212 87 90 90 90 94 94 87 313 41 314 ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD PICTOGRAPH CAVES CHIEF PLENTY COUPS Billings Laurel Broadview Roundup Custer Ingomar Melstone Red Lodge Belfry Bridger Lavina Huntley Hardin Lodge Grass Busby Saint Xavier Crow Agency Fort Smith Pryor CROW INDIAN RESERVATION Columbus Reed Point Absarokee Joliet Roberts Hysham NORTHERN INDIAN 26.4 Miles to LAKE ELMO BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREA Y E LLO W STO NE R I V E R B I G HOR N RIV E R 310 212 12 12 12 12 212 87 90 90 90 94 94 87 313 41 314 ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD PICTOGRAPH CAVES CHIEF PLENTY COUPS Billings Laurel Broadview Roundup Custer Ingomar Melstone Red Lodge Belfry Bridger Lavina Huntley Hardin Lodge Grass Busby Saint Xavier Crow Agency Fort Smith Pryor CROW INDIAN RESERVATION Columbus Reed Point Absarokee Joliet Roberts Hysham NORTHERN INDIAN 26.4 Miles to LAKE ELMO WIDE- OPEN SPACES + WILD WESTERN PLACES Out here, it's easy to hit the scenic, open roads and keep driving. But then you are missing the real story of Montana – the people who see beauty where the mountains meet the prairies and the endless skies offer infinite inspiration. These deeply-rooted communities hold generations of grit and a pride of place that surpasses most modern understanding. Like the land, on the surface they may appear unyielding and imposing. But a closer look can foster understanding. So, slow down, take the two-land roads and ask questions – you will be amazed with the answers. In Southeast Montana, the rich history of the Old West melds with legendary hospitality to offer uncommon opportunities. Fascinating landscapes inspire exploration. Small towns provide opportunities to rub elbows with locals and make new friends. Begin your journey along the Yellowstone River in a town that's easy to get to and hard to leave—Miles City. It's the kind of place to slow your pace and fall in love with Montana. From there, make your way to Glendive. This Southeast Montana community offers the perfect mix of dinosaur adventures and outdoor fun. After a day of recreation, explore downtown shops and restaurants. Make it a loop, exploring more small towns and attractions around the entire region. This little tour offers unexpected adventures. Explore fascinating rock formations, discover prehistoric fossils, scour the earth for agates and, when you're done for the day, mosey on up to the bar at Montana's most famous saloon or visit a local brewery. There you may meet a stranger, but you'll be sure to make a friend. 15 90 90 15 90 Glendive Miles City SOUTHEAST MONTANA Yellowstone National Park Glacier National Park 94 Billings 1 MILES CITY SADDLERY 2 WATERWORKS ART MUSEUM 3 RANGE RIDERS MUSEUM 4 TERRY BADLANDS 5 PRAIRIE COUNTY MUSEUM AND EVELYN CAMERON GALLERY 6 MAKOSHIKA STATE PARK 7 GLENDIVE DINOSAUR & FOSSIL MUSEUM 8 FRONTIER GATEWAY MUSEUM 9 YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISHING 10 PIERRE WIBAUX MUSEUM 11 O'FALLON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 12 MEDICINE ROCKS STATE PARK 13 CARTER COUNTY MUSEUM 14 MONTANA BAR 15 TONGUE RIVER WINERY IF YOU MISS SOUTHEAST MONTANA, WELL, YOU'LL MISS MONTANA. EXPLORE SOUTHEAST MONTANA Inset Photos – Above – Makoshika State Park – Glendive, Nathan Satran Photography; 1. Miles City Saddlery – Miles City, Megan Richter; 3. Range Riders Museum – Miles City, Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development; 4. Terry Badlands - Terry, Nathan Satran Photography; 6. Makoshika State Park – Glendive, Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development; 7. Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum, Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development; 12. Medicine Rocks State Park – Ekalaka, Nathan Satran Photography; 13. Carter County Museum – Ekalaka, Nathan Satran Photography POINTS OF INTEREST

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