Monday, March 23, 2015

Beaverhead County + Elkhorn Area Attractions



1. Crystal Park - just up the road from Elkhorn Hot Springs on the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.  It has a granite bedrock with single crystals spread throughout the 30 acres of digging. Crystal Park Info





 
2. Bannack State Park - Another just up the road attraction from Elkhorn.  It was the 1st Territorial Capital of Montana and also where my Great, Great, Great Grandfather ended up from England as a Butcher.  Once a thriving gold mining community, Bannack is now a ghost town with a rich and haunting history. Bannack Info


3. Big Hole Battlefield - West of Wisdom on Highway 43.  Part of the Nez Perce War in 1877 is really, a beautiful place to see.


4. Beaverhead Rock - A stopping place for Lewis + Clark. Located on Highway 41 heading towards Twin Bridges from Dillon.  It bears the namesake of Beaverhead County.


5. Jackson Hot Springs - Another great Hot Springs spot close by! www.jacksonhotsprings.com


6. There are 3 major fishing rivers around Dillon - The Beaverhead, The Big Hole, + The Blacktail.