Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park announces July interpretive programs

Come discover why Lewis & Clark Caverns is more than just a cave

WHITEHALL – Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park has more fun interpretive programs planned this month that highlight the wildlife, night skies and more from Montana’s first state park.

Each of these Saturday programs will begin at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater and last about an hour. Join park ranger Ramona Radonich for the following programs:

• July 8: “Goodness Snakes Alive!”: Learn about the prairie rattlesnake native to the park’s ecosystem and how to stay safe in rattlesnake country.
• July 15: “Night Skies at Lewis & Clark Caverns”: Stories behind the stars and constellations of Montana’s night sky.
• July 22: “Wildlife Skins & Skulls”: Discover what different forms of skulls and hides can teach us about how Montana’s animals live and function in their environment.
• July 29: Ranger’s choice: This program will be announced at the time of the event.

In the event of adverse weather, these programs will move to a sheltered area. Notification of a change in location due to weather will be posted on the signboard at the amphitheater entrance 30 minutes before the program starts.

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.