Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park presents talks on bats, night skies and orienteering

WHITEHALL – More exciting events are happening this weekend at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park.

A full list of this summer’s events at the Caverns can be found online at fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns.

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s speaker series welcomes Bryce Maxell, who will speak about bats on Friday, Aug. 12. Bryce’s program will begin at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, park ranger Ramona Radonich will present “Night Skies at Lewis & Clark Caverns” at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. This is a fun tour through the constellations and stars that you see when you look up at the night sky from the park. Among the wonders you’ll meet is a star that powered the lights to open the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, as well as the famous “double-double.” As an added bonus, it is the night of the Perseid Meteor shower.

On Sunday, Aug. 14, ranger Radonich will teach an orienteering course. Learn how to use a compass then set out on a course to see if you can find your way home again. Compasses will be provided for those who do not have one. Meet at the main visitor center at 9 a.m.

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is about 15 miles southeast of Whitehall, along Montana Highway 2. For more information about the park, please visit stateparks.mt.gov/lewis-and-clark-caverns or call 406-287-3541.