Landmark

The Berkely Pit, started in 1955, was a large truck-operated open-pit copper mine until mining ceased in 1982. By 1980 nearly 1.5 billion tons of material had been removed from the Pit, including more than 290 million tons of copper ore.

Clark camped near this area (near present day Park City) in July 1806 and constructed two dug-out canoes from the cottonwood trees there. During this six day stay, July 19-24, they completed the canoes, replaced a supply of dried meat, and had half their horses stolen.

Designed and sculpted by local artist, Gary Temple, the Chief Joseph Monument was erected to commemorate Chief Joseph's 1877 battle with the Calvary north of Laurel as he led his tribe to asylum in Canada.

Clark's Fork and the 'Lodge Where All Danced' - After leaving the site south of Park City (near Buffalo Mirage Access) on July 24, 1806, the Clark party stopped at the mouth of the Clark's Fork to dry out the contents of the two dug-out canoes which had taken water over the si

Imagine canoeing against the Missouri's current never sure of what may be around the bend. The red-hued cliffs on the west side of the Missouri River must have been a pleasant surprise for the Corps of Discovery on that early summer morning of late July.

The Alta Ranger Station was built between 1937 and 1939 and was the first official ranger station in Darby. Between 1965 and 1990 this building was used by the Bitterroot Hot Shot Fire Crew. In 1991 it was converted into the Historical Visitors Center.

By driving up Helena's Last Chance Gulch, you arrive at Grizzly Gulch, lined by old diggings. Four miles beyond is Unionville, around which are several old gold mines, including the Spring Hill and Whitlatch Union.

Land for this ranger station was purchased from a homesteader for $100, the cost of improvements. Granville 'Granny' Gordon, cowboy and friend of Teddy Roosevelt, was appointed the first District Ranger in 1907.

The Hoodoos are very impressive sandstone formations jutting out from an inlet along Lake Koocanusa. Easily seen via boat, they can also be viewed from the west side of Highway 37.

This bridge is the tallest and longest in Montana. It spans the entire width of Lake Koocanusa, giving access to the Amish community on the west side and the Yaak Valley in the northwest portion of the Forest. A parking and viewing area is available. The elevation is 3,000 feet.