St. Ignatius (See Polson)

---

	Scobey
	Northeast corner of Montana at junction of MT 5 and 13 Population: 1,082

Daniels County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 91 Scobey, MT 59263 406-487-2106 Website: http://www.scobey.org

Scobey, the seat of Daniels County, lies 14 miles from the Canadian border in the heart of grain and cattle country. The annual Pioneer Days, and the Prairie Art Show is always held on the last weekend of June.

Activities and/or guided services for this area include hikes, golf, hunting, and history.

---

Attractions:

Daniels County Museum and Pioneer Town
7 West County Road
PO Box 133
Scobey, MT 59263
406-487-5965 or 406-487-5761

Instead of tearing down outdated homestead and storefront architecture from the homesteading era, making way for modern construction, the people of Daniels County moved their ancestors' buildings to the outskirts of Scobey. Today 50 structures have been rescued and preserved to form Pioneer Town, which include a main street, a bank, a doctor's office, general stores, a church, a dentist office, blacksmith shop, Rex Theatre, the Dirty Shame Saloon, and much more. The outdoor museum's collection of steam tractors is highlighted at the annual Pioneer Days, held in late June. Pioneer Town—it's not fake history re-creation, it's the real thing. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Guided group tours. Minimum time: 1 hour. Admission $7/adult, $5/child.

---

	Seeley Lake
	Northwest Montana on US 83, south of Glacier National Park Population: 1,000

Seeley Lake Chamber of Commerce PO Box 516 Seeley Lake, MT 59868 406-677-2880 Website: http://www.seeleylakechamber.com

Beginning at the charming village of Bigfork on the north and ending at Clearwater Junction on the south, this 91-mile stretch of road is commonly known as the "Seeley-Swan Highway" or the "Chain of Lakes." Running between two majestic mountain ranges, and following the Swan and Clearwater rivers past pristine lakes and heavily wooded slopes, MT 83 provides the most scenic route between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks.

Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, hikes, boating, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

---

	Shelby
	36 miles south of Canada at junction of I-15 and US 2 Population: 3,216

Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center PO Box 865 Shelby, MT 59474 406-434-7184 or 406-434-9157 Website: http://www.shelbymtchamber.org

Westward expansion of the Great Northern Railroad gave birth to Shelby, principally a ranching center from 1891 until oil was discovered nearby in 1922. Shelby was the site of the World Heavyweight Championship Fight between Dempsey and Gibbons on July 4, 1923. An excellent Indian artifacts collection is on display at the Toole County Library.

Activities and/or guided services for this area include hikes, hunting, fishing, and golf.

---

Attractions:

Marias Museum of History and Art
206 12th Avenue
PO Box 895
Shelby, MT 59474
406-434-2551

Toole County history is displayed including memorabilia from the Dempsey-Gibbons fight in 1923, musical instruments, oil field and railroad exhibits. A homestead shack, school house, caboose and farm machinery are displayed in the yard. Open May through September Monday through Saturday 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Call to arrange a time for a tour.

---

Sheridan

(See Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce)

---

	Sidney
	8 miles west of North Dakota at junction of MT 16 and 200 Population: 4,774

Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Lewis & Clark Visitor Center
909 S. Central
Sidney, MT 59270
406-433-1916
Fax: 406-433-1127
Website: http://www.sidneymt.com

This eastern Montana town by the Yellowstone River is the center of trade for the area. Oil and agriculture are the prominent industries and crops include grains, sugar beets, corn, beans and hay. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Gift shop and computer access available to the traveling public.

Activities include fishing for many warm water species, including the huge prehistoric paddlefish; agate hunting along the Yellowstone; hunting big game, waterfowl and upland birds; and exploring the famous Lewis & Clark Trail. The lush irrigated valley with the backdrop of bluffs, badlands and red, scoria hills is a photographer's dream.

---

Attractions:

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
21 miles north of Sidney
15550 Highway 1804
Williston, ND 58801
701-572-9083
Website: http://www.nps.gov/fous/

The American Fur Company built Fort Union in 1828, near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. Trade with Indians prospered for 39 years in the Upper Missouri country. Today this site is preserved as a unit of the national park system. Much of the fort has been reconstructed, including the Bougeois House, which serves as a visitor center and museum. A Fur Trade Rendevous is held each year in mid-June. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 8:00am to 8:00pm. Rest of year, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Summer living history program. Guided tours available with advance arrangements. Admission free.

Fort Buford and Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Site
24 miles north of Sidney
15349 39th Lane Northwest
Williston, ND 58801
701-572-9034
Fax: 701-572-9033

Established in 1866, the fort eventually house six companies of infantry and cavalry. Its early years saw frequent actions and numerous fatalities in skirmishes with area natives. The soldiers policed the international boundary and guarded railway construction crews. Indian leaders imprisoned there included Chief Joseph and Sitting Bull. Also here is the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. The center features a permanent exhibit gallery with displays and hands-on activities and artifacts as well as a temporary exhibit gallery that changes annually. Historic Site open May 16 to September 15. The center is open same hours in the summer and reduced hours in the winter. Admission charged.

Mondak Heritage Center
120 3rd Avenue Southeast
PO Box 50
Sidney, MT 59270
Phone/Fax: 406-433-3500

The center features a turn-of-the-century street scene, complete with boardwalks and area artifacts. Two main art galleries house changing exhibits. The History Library contains early history resources, a geneaology department, and area newspapers from 1908. Souvenirs available at the center's gift shop. Open February through December. Summer Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Winter Wednesday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Special tours for groups with advance notice. Minimum time: 1 hour. Admission charged.

---

	Superior
	48 miles from Idaho border on I-90 Population: 893

Mineral County Chamber of Commerce
301 2nd Avenue
PO Box 533
Superior, MT 59872
406-822-4891
Website: http://www.thebigsky.net/mineralchamber/

Superior, county seat of Mineral County, is located along the Clark Fork River and the route of the old Mullan Trail. Mineral County is the site of one of the large gold strikes that helped settle the West. In the 1860s and 1870s, several thousand miners converged on Cedar Creek to earn their fortunes. Long after that strike played out, mining remained a mainstay of the economy. Mining, along with the development of logging and Forest Service activities contribute to the area's interesting history.

Activities and/or guided service for this area include hikes, hunting, and fishing.

---

Attractions:

Mineral County Museum
301 2nd Avenue
PO Box 533
Superior, MT 59872
406-822-4626 (museum volunteers)

Display subjects explore local history and industry, including John Mullan and the Mullan Road. Open Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm to 7:00pm or by appointment. Admission free.

---

	Thompson Falls
	Western Montana on MT 200, 20 miles from Idaho border Population: 321

Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce PO Box 493 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 406-827-4930

Discovered and settled by David Thompson on the banks of the Clark Fork River, Thompson Falls is the county seat and a bustling community. Recreation abounds with the waterways provided by the Clark Fork River through town, as well as many streams and six other rivers in the area. Thompson Falls has a pedestrian bridge to an island in the river with picnic areas and nature trails. All-season recreation is available with golfing, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, and just enjoying the peace and quiet within a reasonable drive from big-city services. We have the best of both worlds.

Attractions:

Old Jail Museum
South Madison
PO Box 774
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
406-827-3496

Sanders County was formed from Missoula County in 1906. Edward Donlan, a timber baron, donated land for the new county courthouse and jail. This two-story Italiante-style jail was built in 1907 at a cost of $5,000. It is Thompson Falls' oldest surviving county building. It was originally divided into incarceration cells on the second level and living quarters for the sheriff and his family on the first level. In the 1950s it was considered the finest jail in the state. Open Mother's Day to Labor Day daily 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Admission: $2/adult, $5/family, $1/child 12 and under.

---

	Three Forks
	Southwest Montana at junction of I-90 and US 287 Population: 1,800

Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Box 1103, Three Forks, MT 59752 406-285-4753 Fax: 406-285-3938 Website: http://www.threeforksmontana.com

Discovered by Lewis and Clark in 1805, Three Forks is located at the historically significant site where the Madison, Jefferson and Gallatin rivers converge to form the Missouri River. Agriculture and tourism are the main industries here.

Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, hikes, boating, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, and golf.

---

Attractions:

Headwaters Heritage Museum
202 South Main
PO Box 116
Three Forks, MT 59752
406-285-4778 (summer) 406-285-3644 (winter)

The museum building, constructed in 1910, originally housed one of the first banks in Three Forks. Damaged by earthquake in 1925, it has been restored to its original design. Displays include replicas of a turn-of-the-century village and thousands of historical artifacts, such as a small anvil salvaged from the ruins of an 1810 Missouri Fur Company trading post. Open June 1 to September 30 Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Year-round by appointment. Special tours for groups. Admission free, donations appreciated.

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
17 miles west of Three Forks on MT 2
PO Box 949
Three Forks, MT 59752
406-287-3541
Fax: 406-287-3034

Montana's first state park features one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Filled with an endless variety of beautiful, colored formations, these spectacular caverns are electrically lighted and safe to visit. Guided tours take about two hours, including time for a leisurely walk along the paved trail leading from the visitor center to the entrance. The entrance trail is 3/4 mile long with a 300-foot rise. Visitors are also required to walk another 3/4 mile inside the caverns, including 500 stairs down and 100 stairs up, plus 1/2 mile back to the visitors center. Many places inside the caverns require low stooping. The Paradise Tour provides an easier option for senior citizens.Open May 1 to June 14 daily 9:00am to 5:00pm. June 15 to Labor Day 9:00am to 7:00pm. Labor Day to September 30 9:00am to 5:00pm. Admission: $10/adult, $5/child.

Madison Buffalo Jump
Off I-90 near Three Forks
c/o Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Parks Division, 1400 South 19th
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-994-4042
Fax: 406-994-4090
Email: rheagney@montana.edu

This buffalo jump vividly demonstrates a hunting technique used in Montana 2,000 years ago. Interpretive displays explain how bison were stampeded over the cliffs. Open year-round during daylight hours. Admission $5/vehicle or bus, $2/person.

Missouri Headwaters State Park
Off I-90 near Three Forks
c/o Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Parks Division, 1400 South 19th
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-994-4042
Fax: 406-994-4090
Email: rheagney@montana.edu

The Lewis and Clark Expedition came upon this junction of rivers on July 27, 1805, and named the three forks of the Missouri River. They named the eastern fork for Albert Gallatin, secretary of the treasury; the middle fork for James Madison, secretary of state; and the western fork for Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States. The headwaters park has historical exhibits, interpretive signs, scenic view points, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Guided interpretive services are available at the park for a minimum charge of $25/bus for a program of up to one hour in length. Contact the park in advance of your visit to schedule a tour. Open year-round during daylight hours. Minimum time: 45 minutes. Admission $5/vehicle, buses $2/person.

---

	Twin Bridges
	26 miles south of Whitehall on MT 41, 30 miles northwest of Virginia City on MT 287 Population: 404

Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
PO Box 134
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Website: http://www.rubyvalleychamber.com

This chamber now represents Silver Star, Twin Bridges, Sheridan, Alder, and Laurin. Nestled between the Tobacco Root and Ruby Mountain ranges, the valley offers many recreational opportunities. Four rivers meander through the region and nearby ghost towns provide a glimpse of the miners and pioneers who settled here.

---

	West Yellowstone
	West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park at junction of US 20 and 287 Population: 1,200

West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center PO Box 458 West Yellowstone, MT 59758 406-646-7701 Fax: 406-646-9691 Website: http://www.westyellowstonechamber.com

The perfect location for touring all of Yellowstone Country. From here it's all so easy. With hundreds of rooms to choose from, you can offer your clients the luxury of spending two or more nights in one location. During summer, both the upper and lower loop tours of Yellowstone National Park are within easy reach. If your schedule permits, you can also include the loop tour to Montana's historic gold mining towns of Nevada City and Virginia City, that also takes in the 1959 Madison River Canyon Earthquake Visitor Center. And evenings? Well, there's IMAX Theatre, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, the Museum of the Yellowstone, and the Playmill Theatre. Winter in Yellowstone is like no other season. We can help you bring this unusual and exciting experience to your clients.

---

Attractions:

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
201 South Canyon
PO Box 996
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-7001 or 800-257-2570
Fax: 406-646-7004
Website: http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org

The Center offers visitors the unique opportunity to see live grizzlies and gray wolves in naturalistic habitats behaving as they would in the wild. Early morning and evening visitors may witness the active wolf pack howling and social interactions. The bears forage for food, play in the water, and play with each other. Naturalists are present to interpret animal behaviors and answer questions. Enjoy a wide range of staff presentations, which include a Karelian bear dog and live birds of prey. Our newest display, Bears: Imagination and Reality compares the bear of myth, art, literature, and folklore with the bear as scientists and researchers know it. In the unique gift shop you'll find the perfect souvenir to remind you of your visit. Open year-round daily 8:00am to dusk. Personalized group presentations available. Call for special group rates. Minimum time: 1 hour.

Museum of the Yellowstone
104 Yellowstone Avenue
PO Box 411
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-1100

The Union Pacific Depot, built in 1909, now houses the Museum of the Yellowstone. Showcasing visitation and transportation to Yellowstone National Park, the museum collections include a wide variety of Yellowstone memorabilia. Items include china, silverware, photos, collectibles, F.J. Haynes photo and postcard material, and transportation items include a 1938 White Touring Bus, one of the 1964 Montana Centennial Train Cars, and two stage coaches one used for touring in Yellowstone. Displays include wildlife dioramas and special exhibits on trains and Yellowstone, 1959 Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake, and the fires of 1988. Videos on the fires of 1988, wildlife, and historic touring of Yellowstone are shown hourly in the theater. The gift shop and bookstore contains items relating to Yellowstone National Park, railroads, and local history. Open mid-May to mid-October daily. Minimum time: 1 hour. Call for group rates.

Playmill Theatre
29 Madison Avenue
PO Box D
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-7757
Website: http://www.playmill.com

College drama students present a variety of classic musicals, comedies and melodramas followed by a variety revue. Past performances include Fiddler on the Roof, See How They Run and Forever Plaid. Shows performed Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday through Saturday 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Admission charged.

Yellowstone IMAX Theatre
101 South Canyon Street
PO Box 504
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-4100
Fax: 406-646-4101

Presented on a six-story-high screen with stereo surround sound, "Yellowstone" interprets the history, wildlife, geothermal activity, and grandeur of our first national park. Together with the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, IMAX is the perfect complement to the Yellowstone experience. Open year-round with additional IMAX features showing daily. Call for off-season hours. Minimum time: 1 hour. Call for shows, times, and reservations.

---

	Whitefish/Flathead Valley
	20 miles west of Glacier National Park on US 93 Population: 5,032

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1120 Whitefish, MT 59937 406-862-3501 or 877-862-3548 Fax: 406-862-9494 Website: http://www.whitefishchamber.org

Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains on the shore of Whitefish Lake, this small, friendly Montana town offers the best in four-season recreation. A 36-hole golf course bordering the lake is beautiful and challenging, while nearby The Big Mountain Ski Resort is a skier's paradise. This picturesque alpine village is home to unique shops, art galleries, and premiere restaurants. Western chuckwagon barbecues, and scenic lake cruises are popular group activities.

---

Attractions:

Alpine Theatre Project
PO Box 1959
600 E 2nd Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-7469
Website: http://www.alpinetheatreproject.org

Founded in 2004 by three Broadway veterans, David Ackroyd, Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath, the Alpine Theatre Project (ATP) has become one of the most respected professional theatres in the Northwest United States. Its roster of world-renowned artists includes Olympia Dukakis, Dawn Didawick, John Lithgow, Harry Groener, Jim Nabors, James Naughton, Henry Winkler and Louis Zorich. ATP presents musicals, plays and concerts throughout the year including regional and world premieres. Using imagination and creativity as tools, ATP seeks to inspire its audience with transformative entertainment that moves the spirit, excites the imagination, challenges assumptions and shifts perspectives.

Whitefish Theatre Company
1 Central Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-5371
Fax: 406-863-9200

After several years of community fundraising, this cultural arts center opened its doors in July of 1998. The state-of-the-art staging and lighting provide an intimate perspective from each of the 300 seats in the house. A year-round calendar of drama and musical events, from Shakespeare to Neil Simon and jazz to multicultural, is offered. Open year-round.

Stumptown Historical Society Museum and the Historical Great Northern Railway Train Depot
Suite 101, BN Depot
North Central Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-0067

Housed in the historic Great Northern Railway Depot, the Stumptown Historical Museum includes many railroad artifacts as well as community memorabilia and photographs. The Depot was restored by the Historical Society in 1990 to its original 1927 Glacier National Park chalet-like appearance. Great Northern Locomotive #181, one of only seven of its kind ever built, can be seen at the museum. Open year-round Monday through Friday 11:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 11:00am to 3:00pm. Sunday (summer only) 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Donations accepted.

Whitefish Pottery Studios
355 Twin Bridges Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-8211
Website: http://www.whitefishpottery.com

Located just five miles west of Whitefish, Whitefish Pottery carries a full line of high-fire functional stoneware pottery suitable for everyday use. One-of-a-kind pieces are also available by the artists who work there. Fully operational studio. Showroom located in town at 240 Central Avenue. Tours available Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm at studio. Admission free.

---

Outdoor Activities:

Big Mountain Ski and Summer Resort
PO Box 1400
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-1900 or 800-858-5439
Fax: 406-862-2955
Website: http://www.bigmtn.com

With more than 3,000 acres of terrain and only 30 miles from Glacier National Park, The Big Mountain is among North America's largest and most scenic ski and summer resorts. One high-speed quad, one fixed-grip quad, five triple chairs, one double chair, and two T-bars whisk guests to terrain rated beginner to expert. Facilities on mountain include lodging that ranges from economy to deluxe, restaurants, bars, Snowsport Instructional Center, snowboard shops, ski and snowboard rentals, photographic and video shop, day care (winter), and grocery store. Summer activities include the most scenic gondola ride in the Northwest, hiking, horseback riding, chuckwagon dinners, village and summit dining, and music, brew, and art festivals. Open June through September 10:00am to 9:00pm. Late November to mid-April 9:00am to 9:00pm. Value season and group rates.

Whitefish Lake City Beach
PO Box 158
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-863-2470

Expanded in 1991, this sandy swimming beach and beautifully landscaped public park on the shores of pristine Whitefish Lake provide picnic tables and barbecues under roofed pavilions, as well as sun bathing, docks, and a public boat launch. Food concessions and water craft rentals available. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day 9:00am to 6:00pm. No admission charged.

Bar W Guest Ranch
2875 Highway 93 West
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-863-9099 866-828-2900

C'mon out and cowboy up at the Bar W Guest Ranch. Let the staff at the Bar W greet you with a true sense of western hospitality. See a true western cattle and roping demonstration in our arena followed by a cowboy/cowgirl dinner with entertainment from a local singer or cowboy poet.

Gaynor's Riverbend Ranch
1992 K M Ranch Rd
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-3802
Website: http://www.gaynorsresorts.com

Gaynor's Riverbend Ranch offers an oustanding opportunity for visitors looking to experience Montana hospitality. Our ranch dinners include delicious steaks hot off the grill, with potatoes, salad, veggies, bread and dessert. Activities at the ranch include wagon rides, trail rides, roping lessons, wildlife talks, and campfire sing-a-longs. The ranch is located on the Stillwater River near Whitefish and is a beautiful place to just relax for a few hours while taking in the view. We can create a custom experience that will compliment any tour itinerary.

---

	White Sulphur Springs
	Central Montana at junction of US 89 and 12 Population: 984

White Sulphur Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 356
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
406-547-2250
Website: http://www.meagherchamber.com

Come to White Sulphur Springs and soak in our hot pools after a day of outdoor activities. We are a full-service community with excellent skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking nearby. Visit one of the many historical sites in Meagher County or atten our Labor Day Rodeo. We are located on scenic Highway 89, halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier parks.

---

Attractions:

The Castle
310 2nd Avenue Northeast
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
406-547-3366 or 406-547-2324

The Castle is a prominent landmark on the hilltop overlooking town. The gray stone chateau-style structure, furnished with antiques, was built in 1892 as the home of a stockman and mine owner. Open May 15 to September 15 10:00am to 6:00pm. Admission $3/adult, $2/senior and under 12, $2/each for group of 10 or more.

---

Outdoor Activities:

Showdown Ski Area
PO Box 92
Neihart, MT 59465
406-236-5522
Fax: 406-236-5523
Website: http://www.showdownmontana.com

Relaxed and uncrowded, Showdown is a friendly, down-home ski area located just 25 miles north of White Sulphur Springs. Showdown offers 1,400 vertical feet of tree-lined trails and open slopes. The area receives an average snowfall of 25 feet, and is served by a triple chair and double chair, poma lift and rope tow. The lifts accommodate 3,200 skiers per hour on the 34 slopes. Facilities on the mountain include a cafeteria, ski school, saloon, mountaintop deli, rental and pro shop. Open early December to early April Wednesday through Sunday and holidays 9:30am to 4:00pm.

---

	Wibaux
	Eastern Montana on I-94 Population: 567

Wibaux Visitor Information Center 500 North 2nd Avenue East Wibaux, MT 59353 406-796-2253

Wibaux is your gateway to Montana. The first town in Montana on Interstate 94, Wibaux (pronounced wee-bo) offers a visitor information center with free maps and brochures and a friendly, helpful staff ready to direct your to the best Big Sky Country vacations. Wibaux itself deserves a spot on your vacation plans. Its historic downtown commercial district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are the Pierre Wibaux House/Museum, the old rock-faced St. Peter's Catholic Church, and the Pierre Wibaux Statue. They're all on a self-guided walking tour of the town. Wibaux has plenty of shade, picnic tables, and playground equipment. Local businesses offer antiques, crafts, and great food. Wild turkey, beaver, and whitetail deer can often be seen right in town. The Wibaux County Chamber of Commerce offers information year-round at 406-796-2412. Visitor Information Center open Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday through Sunday 8:00am to 8:00pm.

Wibaux Museum Complex
PO Box 74
Wibaux, MT 59353
406-796-9969
Website: http://www.museum.wibaux.us

At the eastern gateway to Montana, the Wibaux Museum Complex features the office commemorating the founder of the town, a 1900s barber shop, a livery stable, and a railroad car that was part of the Montana Territorial Centennial Train. Open May 1 to September 30 Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Minimum time: 1 hour. Admission free.

---

	Wolf Point
	Northeast Montana at junction of US 2 and MT 13 Population: 2,663

Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce PO Box 237 Wolf Point, MT 59201 406-653-2012 Website: http://www.wolfpoint.com

During the colorful and romantic age of the grand Missouri River steamboats, Wolf Point was a refueling stop for the big wood burners. In 1885, the Great Northern Railroad pushed into Montana and the river boats were gone forever. Wolf Point's economy today is primarily agricultural with large wheat farms and cattle ranches dotting the plains landscape. Montana's oldest rodeo, the Wild Horse Stampede, is held every July. Future home of the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Western Heritage Center. Check http://www.montanacowboyfame.com for updates.

---

Attractions:

Wolf Point Museum
220 2nd Avenue South
PO Box 977
Wolf Point, MT 59201
406-653-1912 or 406-653-1379

Located on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, the museum features exhibits of Indian artifacts, heirlooms, antiques, and an Archie Graber statue of Charlie Russell. Open June 1 to September 1 Monday through Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm. Admission free.

Louis Toavs' John Deere Tractor Collection
1 mile west and 15 miles north of Wolf Point on Highway 250
406-392-5294

One of the largest, most complete collections of John Deere tractors with more than 200 tractors available for viewing. The collection startswith the Waterloo Boy, the 1923 D, and progresses up to the 30 series of the late 1950s. See the two-cylinder tractors that made John Deere famous, including many rare models. Open by appointment.

---

This site is a service of the Travel Montana, Department of Commerce.
Please send comments and suggestions to webmaster@visitmt.com.
All contents copyright 2006, Travel Montana. All rights reserved.
Please visit us again at http://montanagroups.com.