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Montana’s First State Park

March 5, 2019May 29, 2014 by Bert Carlstrom

lightning storm, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Montana

Despite its name, Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park has nothing to do with Lewis and Clark. They didn’t find it, they didn’t see it, they didn’t hear about it. They did row up the Jefferson River in the canyon below, but they had nothing to do with the Caverns. So, beyond its name, … Read more

The Clark Fork Farmers’ Market–Missoula, May 24, 2014

February 13, 2015May 27, 2014 by Bert Carlstrom

Clark Fork Farmers Market, Missoula, Montana

National Bison Range

March 5, 2019May 23, 2014 by Bert Carlstrom

Founded in 1908, the National Bison Range celebrates its 106th birthday today, May 23, 2014. For information and directions, visit the Virtual Montana website.

Makoshika State Park

March 5, 2019May 20, 2014 by Bert Carlstrom

To celebrate 75 years of State Parks, Virtual Montana is going to profile a state park each week. Here’s the first in our series: Makoshika, outside of Glendive, Montana.

Yellowstone’s Winter Animals

March 5, 2019May 19, 2014 by Bert Carlstrom

It may be hard to believe, but spring is creeping into Yellowstone. Baby bison are bouncing around, and shaggy elk are getting more active. But you may wonder how Yellowstone’s animals weather the winter cold. Here’s a list of some of the Park’s most iconic winter residents. With temperatures that usually hover around zero (Fahrenheit) … Read more