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a herd of wild bison. The Foundation donated the land that con-
tains Judith Landing, and the state took it from there. By the time
you read this, the state park may be open for business, but given
last year's federal funding debacle, completion of the work may
still be a ways off.
The plan is to develop Judith Landing as a rustic state park, meaning
little in the way of amenities. These will include a graveled access
road, parking for 20 vehicles including multiple accessible parking
spots, a vault toilet, picnic shelter and tables. Plans also include one
mile of universally accessible trails leading to the picnic shelter, the
historic buildings and all interpretive signage. A second, mile-long
trail will provide easy access to PN Island, winding through the nat-
ural landscape along the south bank of the Missouri River.
All in all, Judith Landing state park will be a simple beauty. Its rich
tapestry of Montana history makes it a fascinating destination, and
its remote location will likely keep the summertime crowds to a min-
imum. As you look to the north you can see the Bears Paw Moun-
tains announcing the Hi-Line. Westward, toward Fort Benton, lie
the Highwoods, and the Judith Mountains loom up to the south.
Whether you're camping, fishing, or just floating on through, you'll
surely see the very same appeal of this oasis along the Mighty Mis-
souri that so many have for thousands of years.
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