Montana State Parks are "Real Montana, Real Close." These parks annually offer a rich selection of ways to experience and learn about Montana including storytelling, demonstrations, presentations on biology, archaeology, history, and even a sleep over for kids at Ulm Pishkun State Park. Read on for a sampling of upcoming events.
For a full list of events scheduled at Montana State Parks this summer, please visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks web site at fwp.mt.gov on the Parks and Recreation page.
Wet Wonders Children’s Program Missouri Headwaters State Park June 22 at 11 a.m.
Explore aquatic insects and other creatures living in the shallows along the Gallatin River as part of this summer’s Friday morning Young Explorers series for children 5-10 and their caregivers. For details, call: 406-285-3610.
Memorable Mountain Men
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
June 22 at 8 p.m.
Who were these trappers and traders? How did they endure the hunger, loneliness and predators. Carla Wambach answers these questions. For details, call: 406-287-3541.
Montana Raptors Live!
Missouri Headwaters State Park
June 23 at 7 p.m.
Jeannie Hermes of the Montana Raptor Conservation Center brings live ambassador birds to the park. She will talk about types of raptors living in southwest Montana and their importance in the ecosystem. The presentation will be followed by a marshmallow roast campfire social. For details, call: 406-285-3610.
The Cowboy Way
Bannack State Park
June 23 at 7 p.m.
Share an evening of tall tales and songs of the west with cowboy poets and musicians John Westbrook and Val Phrophet. For details, call: 406-834-3413.
Personalities in the Park
Giant Springs State Park
June 28 at 7 p.m.
"Janey on the Lewis & Clark Expedition" is one in series of programs titled "Personalities in the Park." Learn about the fascinating life of the Native American woman with the Corps of Discovery and her brush with death near Great Falls. For details, call: 406-454-5870.
All About Beavers Children’s Program
Missouri Headwaters State Park
June 29 at 11 a.m.
Beavers create their own unique environment to live in and have many special adaptations to help them in their wet world. Explore beaver habitat at the park and examine sample hides and skulls. This program is part of the Friday morning Young Explorers series for children ages 5-10 and their caregivers. For details, call: 406-285-3610.
Dutch Oven Cooking
Bannack State Park
June 30 at 2 p.m.
Becky DeBoer will share her years of experience with Dutch oven cooking and pass on skills needed to prepare delicious Dutch oven dishes using this time-honored pioneer cooking method.
Night At The Pishkun
Ulm Pishkun State Park
June 30 at 6 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to hike the Ulm Pishkun trail at sunset, listen to traditional stories after dark and sleep all night in the Ulm Pishkun Visitor Center. Children ages 9-12 are invited to do so. Registration is required. For details, call: 406-866-2217.
The First Crow Agency
Missouri Headwaters State Park
June 30 at 7 p.m.
Kevin Kooistra-Manning presents "A Meeting by the River: The Crow Agency, 1869-1875." This story conveys the dynamic relationship between the Crow and their allies and enemies, fur trappers, fledgling entrepreneurs and the U.S. government, as revealed by federal agency records. For details, call: 406-285-3610.
The Little Shell Tribe
Ulm Pishkun State Park
July 5 at 7 p.m.
"Little Known About The Little Shell Tribe" is a presentation on this important Native American Tribe and their history. For details, call: 406-866-2217.
Great Falls of the Missouri River Park Ranger Hour
Giant Springs State Park
July 6 at 1 p.m.
A Park Ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls in the Island Park picnic area. Maps and brochures will be available. For details, call: 406-454-5870.
Western Music
Bannack State Park
July 7 at 7 p.m.
Come hear Jamie Baker serenade her audience with beautiful, classic Western songs. For details, call: 406-834-3413.
18 th Annual Lewis & Clark Festival
Giant Springs State Park
July 7 at 11 a.m.
Part of the Lewis & Clark Festival will take place at Giant Springs State Park. The Lewis & Clark Encampment demonstrates the practices of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. For details, call: 406-454-5870.
Traditional Blacksmithing
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
July 13 at 7 p.m.
Harry Black, traditional blacksmith and bladesmith, demonstrates these arts in a "museum comes to life." For details, call: 406-287-3541.
Wildlife of Montana
Bannack State Park
July 14 at 2 p.m.
You never know what live animals Vince Yannon will bring with him, but you can be certain he will provide a lively and informative program. For details, call: 406-834-3413.
Cardboard Cup Regatta
Spring Meadow Lake State Park
July 14 at 11 a.m.
Proceeds go to benefit environmental improvements at Spring Meadow Resources, a nonprofit organization that helps adults with disabilities. There will be seven different awards for boats of corrugated cardboard that are propelled in any manner except with motor power. For details, call: 406-443-2376.
Owl Oddities Children’s Program
Missouri Headwaters State Park
July 20 at 11 a.m.
What an animal eats tells us a great deal about their habits, adaptations, and lifestyle. Owls are quite specialized predators. Learn about their unique adaptations and dissect an owl pellet to discover what they eat. For details, call: 406-285-3610.
The History Of The Chinese In The Region
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
July 20 at 8 p.m.
A show and tell type of delivery makes this an extraordinary history program. Members of the Butte Mai Wah Society share their knowledge and selected items from their museum. For details, call: 406-287-3541.
Bannack Days!
Bannack State Park July 21-22
Come celebrate the pioneer life on the Montana frontier. Enjoy traditional music, skill and craft demonstrations, gunfights and much more. Witness the hold-up of the stage as it enters Bannack. For details, call: 406-834-3413.
Montana State Park summer programs continue throughout the summer. Please contact the state park you plan to visit for a full schedule of upcoming programs.
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