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    Barkmeyer Park

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Chief Plenty Coups State Park - Chief Plenty Coups State Park Visitor Center

    Chief Plenty Coups State Park

    4.3(3 reviews)
    34.4 mi

    A relatively short drive out of Billings, this State Park is on the Crow Indian reservation. It's…read morea beautiful spot, part of the land deeded to Chief Plenty Coups through the Dawes Act. Plenty Coups' story is equally fascinating: honored as the last of the traditional chiefs of his tribe, his story is entwined with this park, part of his original land allotment and place upon which he built his home (modeled on Mt. Vernon according to the details). As one of the first to understand the loss of the way of life of the Native American tribes, he settled in this location after seeing it in a vision. The cabin is larger than a standard log home of the era, and has an upstairs, as well. Also included on the property is separate building used as a community store, according to the descriptions. The park itself also has a teepee set up next to the home, and a museum and visitor center that does a great job describing the park and the residents of the surrounding area. It's a nice historical park with a short (less than a mile) trail around the property and along the creek, and also offers a picnic area. There's an audio tour available, but the markers along the path and around the home provide a nice self-guided tour if that's your preference.

    Very, very child friendly! Nice easy walk with beautiful views. Interesting and well kept…read more Definitely 5 stars from this mamma!

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    Chief Plenty Coups State Park - Day of Honor 2016

    Day of Honor 2016

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    The song sparrows have been out and calling daily.

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