Located about 25 miles west of Billings Montana, Pompeys Pillar National Monument protects an outcropping that houses the signature of William Clark. William Clark of the Lewis and Clark duo, famed explorer, rested here on his return trip to St. Louis. Scaling the rock he chose a spot near Native rock carvings to add his signature to the rock as … [Read more...]
Category: Montana
National Park Sites: Montana
Montana contains 10 National Park sites within this large state. Two of the parks are among the major 63 national parks, along with 2 national trails, and 6 other national park units. National Parks Two of the 63 major National Parks can be found within Montana. Yellowstone only has a small section of the park in Montana with the … [Read more...]
Guide to the Iceberg Lake Trail Hike in Glacier NP
The Iceberg Lake trail is one of the most beautiful and popular trails. It is located in the Many Glaciers section of Glacier National park and takes you to a glacial lake. About the Iceberg Lake Trail Distance: 9.3 miles | Type: Out & Back | Elev. Gain: 1,450 ft. | Avg. Time: 4 hours | Difficulty: Moderate The Iceberg Lake … [Read more...]
Guide to the Ptarmigan Tunnel Hike – Glacier National Park
There are a lot of great hikes in Glacier National Park, but few have something as cool as Ptarmigan Tunnel. While it was not my ultimate favorite hike, I really did find the tunnel to be very cool, and the view out of this world. If I had more time I would have combined the hike with the larger multi-day hike that leads people further into the … [Read more...]