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Rocks, Caves and more

Southwest Montana is rich with geologic formations including the Boulder batholith and Humbug Spires.  This geologic story not only gave Southwest Montana with a heritage of mining for precious metals, but also with unique formations that can keep novice and expert rockhounds busy with many days of exploration.

 

Lewis and Clark Caverns

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

East of Butte is Lewis and Clark Caverns, Montana's first and best-known state park. Naturally air conditioned, these spectacular caves, lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helicitites. Take a tour to gain an insight into the delicate ecology of this world without light. Plan to spend a minimum of two hours to hike two miles on a guided tour through the caverns

 

 

Ringing Rocks

BLM

Located 15 miles east of Butte at the Pipestone exit, visitors can enjoy this unique rock formation where the rocks chime when tapped with a hammer.  High clearance vehicles area recommended, but the area is open for hikers as well. 

 

Humbug Spires

BLM

Humbug Spires offers great opportunities for rock climbing.  Located 6 miles off Interstate 15 at Melrose, the area offers a unique experience to climb the spires which offers great vistas of the Pioneer Mountains.

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Crystal Park

Dillon Ranger District

Crystal Park is located on the Pioneer Mountains National Scenic Byway between Wise River and Polaris.  Enjoy a day of digging for your own smoky and amethyst quartz crystals.  A $5 fee is charged for each vehicle.

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Butte Trolley

The fastest and most colorful way to learn about Butte is a Trolley Tour. In about two hours, you’ll see where the characters, famous folk, miners and scoundrels lived and worked. Plus, you’ll hear how they made Butte the lively, urban center it was. Drivers are especially chosen because of their knowledge of Butte history [...]

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Butte Urban Safari Tours

“Dare to roll with the unexpected!” … Roll with us in our “tricked out” transports on an “Urban Safari” tour of Butt, MT.  Learn about Butte’s past, present, and future, along with the unexpected tidbit.  We go where others can’t and tell you what other won’t!  Trust in B.U.S.T. Tours depart daily at:  10am, 12:30pm, [...]

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Campgrounds/Picnic Sites

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks have picnic areas and campgrounds for visitors.  From forest landscapes to the Big Hole River, a variety of activities are available for visitors at these sites. Sheepshead Recreation Area Picnic Area Butte Ranger District Activities include paved walking trails, fishing in [...]

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