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OUT HERE, BIG SKY
MEETS BIG ADVENTURE.
In Southeast Montana, adventure comes with the territory. Panoramic landscapes intertwine
with the rich history of the Old West and generous traces of the dinosaur to offer a treasure
trove of discovery and recreation. Natural landscapes inspire unrivaled exploration and small
towns extend just the kind of hospitality you'd expect. This is the place to slow your pace
and fall in love with Montana.
Begin your adventure in Glendive, nestled between the wide and winding
Yellowstone River and the jagged rock formations of Big Sky Country's
badlands. This Southeast Montana hub community offers the perfect mix
of culture and recreation, like fishing, hiking, biking, bird-watching and
agate hunting. Galleries and museums captivate with artful displays of
Glendive's—and Montana's—storied past.
Walk where dinosaurs once roamed among fascinating juniper and
pine-studded badlands. Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops fossil
remains have been unearthed in Makoshika State Park—the largest
state park in Montana. Choose your adventure with more than 20
miles of hiking trails, on-site archery, interpretive exhibits and scenic
drives, or catch a performance of Shakespeare in the Park. Make it an
overnight and camp out under the stars—perhaps you'll even get a
glimpse of the northern lights.
A member of the Montana Dinosaur Trail, the Frontier Gateway Museum
offers a walk back in time with a full-size Stegoceras replica, plus an
DIGGING FOR FOSSILS AT BAISCH RANCH IN GLENDIVE. LYNN DONALDSON
