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Montana State Parks @MTStateParks

54 parks showcasing Montana's cultural, natural and recreational heritage

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Fire crews are hard @ work on a wildfire near Bannack State Park. Access to Bannack Road between the Group Use Area & the far east parking lot is restricted. The Birdseye View Trail is closed due to fire activity near sections of the trail. Thank you for your patience.
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80 Things...#9 Plan a Field Trip Teachers, make a state park your next school field trip. Kids can explore a variety of topics from Native culture and Montana history to geology and wildlife biology. For more visit: bit.ly/2GL0PcH
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Unfortunately, we have to announce a temporary closure for Smith River State Park due to excessive amounts of ice & snow. The river impassable & unsafe. We'll continue to monitor conditions. For closure updates visit: stateparks.mt.gov/smith-rive…
Looking east toward upper boat launch

ALT Looking east toward upper boat launch

Smith River adjacent to lower boat launch and mouth of Sheep Creek

ALT Smith River adjacent to lower boat launch and mouth of Sheep Creek
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No. 7: Explore Native American Culture - Throw an atlatl, play traditional native games or learn a traditional skill like peyote bead stitching. Montana State Parks offers many ways for visitors to connect with Native American culture. bit.ly/1g3HodB
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80 Things #6 Winter Wildlife Tracking-Montana's state parks are home to many animals, but spotting them can be tricky. Some are secretive or only come out at night. Examining tracks can tell you what animals visit the park even if you never see them. stateparks.mt.gov/
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#5 Float the Smith River: Experience one of Montana's most iconic rivers. Float permits are awarded by lottery & apps are due 2/14/19. Feeling lucky? Super Permit chances available until 3/14/19. To apply visit: stateparks.mt.gov/ #MTExploreMore
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Awesome list of places to explore this year. What's on your 2019 bucket list? #MtExploreMore
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17 Jan 2019
Replying to @publiclandlvr @LatinoOutdoors @MTStateParks
Sure!!! mamabearoutdoors.com/2019/01…
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# 2 of 80 Things to Discover... is National Winter Trails Day on January 19. This annual event at Lone Pine State Park celebrates winter outdoor recreation with guided interpretive hikes. For event details visit: bit.ly/2FsNJkN
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#1 of 80 Things... Bannack Skating Pond. Grab your skates or a loaner pair at the park & hit the ice for a lap or a pick-up hockey game. Warming fire & concessions available. Open weekends from 10am to 4pm while weather allows. Call 406-834-3413 for ice conditions.
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Help us celebrate 80 years in 2019 with 80 Things to Discover at Montana State Parks. Throughout the year, we’ll share our list of fun and unique experiences that you can find at your state parks. Stay tuned!
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Smith River Floaters rejoice! The park has reopened! bit.ly/2IIozfG
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Only one day left to apply to float Smith River State Park in 2018. Get your apps in before midnight on 2/15. stateparks.mt.gov/
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Congratulations to Beth Shumate on her new position as Montana State Parks Administrator. bit.ly/2znztHl
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Travelers' Rest State Park, once endangered historic site, now a park with bright future... parkhttp://bit.ly/2qxmZbD
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#blarney
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Won't you be our valentine?#happy #valentine
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Proudly offering hikes at 11 parks across MT. Visit s.ripl.com/ihj8u3 #MontanaStateParks #FirstDayHikes
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AVALANCHE WARNING for mountains near Cooke City, Lionhead near W. Yellowstone, S. Madison & S. Gallatin Range. bit.ly/2g2YARo
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Join us on 9/24/16 for #NPLD America's largest volunteer event for our public lands. bit.ly/1A4Z0QG
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...but none of the fires affected park operations. As fire danger goes up, we remind everyone to be careful while enjoying your state parks
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