The staff was amazing. Rented out the whole bus to go up after my dads service…read more Everything was decorated so beautifully for our picnic. Thanks for making our sad day so beautiful!

The bus ride was incredibly bumpy which was never disclosed. My head almost hit the ceiling…read moremultiple times and I am 5'4. I understand the road is washed out, but there was no disclaimer for the bus ride. This could be extremely dangerous for anyone, let alone elderly and disabled people. The tour guide was kind, but we couldn't hear him during the bus ride. They need a speaker. The statue is awesome and it's a great view. I guess my complaints are only because the tickets were a little steep in price.

Folks in town are proud of the monument that was built to honor the men that died in a mining…read moreaccident back in 1917. This was apparent when my friend and I were looking for it and a passerby happily drove out of his way to lead us to the entrance. It sits atop a hill, overlooking the valley, and has a small parking lot. There are multiple plaques and even interactive audio elements that tell the story of that fateful day. It's very well done. On the ground, there are bricks with names of the individuals who died that day. It's a lovely memorial and tribute to the historic tragedy. If you find yourself traveling through Butte, take a short detour and spend a few minutes at the memorial honoring these people.

One of the most interesting things to see in Butte with a great view but a sad history lots of…read moreplaques that tell the story of the mine fire. It's on top of the hill in the city with lots of interesting surrounds. Worth stopping

What a sight to behold! You can't miss this if you're in town or driving by. It's on a hill and…read morestands at 585 feet tall. It's the tallest surviving masonry structure in the world, and 30 feet taller than the Washington Monument. Unlike the Washington Monument, you can't walk up to the stack's base, as the soil around it is still hazardous due to metal and elemental contamination from its use. You can only photograph it in its entirety from a distance. Do note that there are taller chimneys that still exist are made of reinforced concrete, but this stack is made from bricks and terra cotta coating.

This site is dedicated to the men and women who worked at the Washoe smelter plant. The stacks…read morestill stands as a reminder and a tribute of respect. You can see it from miles away is definitely worth the stop and check out the Anaconda rest stop while you're there

Excellent resource for genealogy research. Began using them back around 2005, but hadn't been here…read morein a couple of years. The building is completely renovated in and out, and the staff is very friendly and willing to help in your research. Highly recommend stopping in for any historic research you need for Butte/Silver Bow County

Wow these folks have everything, they know their stuff, and everyone is so positive and helpful…read more They have sanitizing going on all the time (at least continuously for the hour I was there) and masks are required.

Dude. Everyone in my family felt something there. Amazing. Whether you're into paranormal…read moreinvestigations or a history fanatic you will definitely enjoy this tour.

So much rich history and such an interesting story. This mansion is featured in the show 1923…read more(S1,E4 Yellowstone prequel) - which makes it even more fun to visit. My husband and I visited and were absolutely were enthralled by the beauty and craftsman that make up the inside of this home. They offer self guided tours for $15 with a pamphlet that takes you through the vast majority of the house, telling you about each room you visit. We will definitely be coming back in the summer to see it in full bloom.

The Montana Folk Festival is one of the Northwest's Largest Free Outdoor Music Festivals…read more The Montana Folk Festival is held in Uptown Butte Montana, featured performances and demonstrations by over 200 of the nation's finest musicians, dancers, and craftspeople. It showcased multiple performances by more than 20 Artists/groups on six stages including a dance pavilion dedicated to participatory dancing, a family stage with performances appealing to children of all ages, and a Montana folk life stage. In addition to the performance stages, there are several themed festival areas: the Montana Folk life Area, the Family Area, two Festival Marketplaces and the Festival Food Courts. The festival site is situated in the heart of the nation's largest National Historic Landmark District in Butte, Montana. Open air and tented sites provide a variety of performance venues ranging from intimate stages to amphitheater-sized venues. The Original Stage, which offers a panoramic view of Butte's historic high rise buildings and the surrounding mountains, is located on the site of the historic Original Mine Yard, with its dramatic headframe that is a remnant of Butte's early days as an underground copper mining center. The next scheduled date of the festival is: 07/10-12/20.

Disappointed!! Well, it does have a great story behind them but it stops there. At $15.00 per…read moreperson, pretty pricey. While I agree that it's always best to keep an old historical building in its original condition, preservation. Is important. But, the new owners took control In 2018, and they still have so many rooms still being used for storage. Very disorganized. It smells horrible and the damp floors were soft and in some places, it felt like the floorboards were going to collapse from under me. I'm actually surprised, the City hasn't condemned it yet. Interestingly, it was the longest running Brothel in the US.... 1890-1982 !! The downstairs area, as told, has been kept original, including booze bottles, curtains & cigarette butts. Rugs, wet walls & I'm sure the bedding is what is smelling. But.....by being on the Historical Records, it should not allow the extensive condition of this place. I don't know.., but, there has to be Reconstruction Grants available. I wouldn't pay that price for this condition of a museum. Very sad.

One of my favorite museums to visit in Montana, the Dumas Brothel is currently the longest running…read morebrothel in the U.S., and it has a unique history that speaks to Butte's history and the history of women's labor. Our guide, who owns the building with her husband, was friendly and super knowledgeable about history, the women who worked at the brothel, the brothel's founders, and the building's architecture. We learned that the brothel is built in the Victorian style, and it was constructed specifically to be a brothel. Many of the rooms contain relics from the past that you can check out, including clothing, makeup, bedding, furniture, and more. I know the owners are still working on restoring the place and it's looking great. My favorite part was either the upstairs, where you could see red lights and the Madame's room, or the basement, which was a bit harrowing and slightly haunted, in my humble opinion. It was really interesting to think about the circumstances surrounding women's labor in Butte, and how this line of work could have both empowering and difficult elements. In terms of Butte museums, this was the one I enjoyed most.

Solitude. What does…read moreit mean to you? To me, solitude is a snow-covered ski trail framed by dense pine forests on top of the North American continental divide, located 7300 feet above sea level. A light snow is falling and there are six inches of fresh wet powder covering everything. I glide silently through forests, ridges, and meadows, accompanied by the sound of the wind and the occasional scent of spruce. At times, animal tracks cross the trail but otherwise all is empty and white. The snow absorbs everything but my steady breathing and elevated heartbeat. I am alone on historic ground near to where Chief Joseph and a party of 800 Nez Pierce men, women, and children retreated across the Bitterroot Mountains in 1877, chased and hunted by U.S. federal troops. I finish the Lost Trail loop and turn left up Broadway towards a two-story log cabin in the woods - the Gordon Reese warming hut, which is staffed in winter by a succession of eager volunteers. They keep the fire going and kitchen stocked with hot drinks and water. It's like something out of a Robert Frost poem, except on a Western scale, not a New England one. Inside the cabin, a trio from Spokane are sitting around the communal table playing cribbage. I hang my wet clothes to dry by the cast-iron wood stove and ask to join them. We play a round together and share stories. I finish my tea ("Montana Gold," a rooibos, orange peel, and cinnamon blend) and head out for another circuit, past Windy Corner, along the Timber Trail, through the Sunny Meadow Loop, and back on Broadway to the parking lot. My car is covered in a thick layer of snow by the time I return. The skies have cleared a bit, and I change clothes for the 90 mile drive home, down the Bitterroot Valley back to Missoula. This is not easy country. It's a high mountain pass above 7000 feet from which the head waters of the Columbia and the Missouri flow in opposite directions to reach their Pacific and Atlantic destinations. On my drive up in the morning, I literally saw falling rocks tumbling down the steep cliff to my left, and on the way down I passed an SUV upside down on the shoulder, its passengers thankfully uninjured on the side with state police and a tow truck to assist them. The trail network at Chief Joseph is 25 kilometers long, well marked, mapped, and maintained by volunteers of the Bitterroot Ski Club. On good weather weekends, there might be a few dozen skiers on the trails, which are restricted to classical (Nordic) only and snowmobiles are not allowed. But, if you crave solitude the way that I do, you'll find a way to come on a Friday morning when the rains fall in the valley and snow piles up in the mountains, where your tracks will be covered by the time you return, and where you will disappear into the trees heading down narrow, single-track trails. But you're not really alone: the warming hut is always open, and a few hardy solitude seekers are bound to appear by mid-morning or afternoon. Solitude does not mean seeking separation from the world, but the opposite. It's when you discover a deep connection to the land around you: to the remote but accessible places on our common planet that are steeped in history and inhabited by wild creatures. Places like Chief Joseph Pass, where you are always welcome to visit, because it belongs to us all as national forest. Even the warming hut. In some parts of America, they are eagerly anticipating the start of spring. Here, in Montana, we're celebrating the last days of winter in solitude, but in style. Come ski with me next time, at Chief Joseph. Solitude loves company. There is snow enough for everyone, and the cabin's fire is warm.

Parking by the information center and the base of the stack is nearby…read more You can't get close to the stack, but you can see it closer with the scope. Lots of information about the mining in the circle.

Lots of information and you can't miss the smoke stack as your driving in to town. Nice place to…read morestop and take pictures you don't see smokestacks like this everyday.

Must stop if your in town to see lots of the local history really interesting artifacts plus you…read morecan walk around the property that has historic buildings on it. It's located downtown with lots of parking and after visiting there are a lot of interesting sites with in walking distance. Lots of restaurants too

Dillon, Montana…read more Montana has the second lowest humans per size in America, maybe third behind Wyoming. Making the assumption that Montana is similar in various aspects is incorrect. We can generalize such as peoples living in the Plains (East), High Desert (South), Mountains (North), etc. This museum provides the lifestyles of First Nationals (aka Native Americans/Indians) and pioneers from yesteryears around the Beaverhead County region. The museum showcases rail, mining, lifestyle, nature, businesses, local figures, etc. Good for kids with plenty space to run amock and you don't have to worry about crazy people running the kids or animals over. I did see what appears to be younger vagrants, but unsure if that hobo look is a cultural fashion statement for millenials in the region. Access/Roads: A Dillion is a civilized town w/ pavement. Super slow speed limit. Avg is 25 mph w/ visible constables (cops) everywhere. Parking: A Plenty street parking. Small town so it's not busy. Distance: F It's Montana. Pretty much F all over. Stuff is scattered. Located off I-15 in the puny town called Dillon. Butte, MT - 65 Miles North. Idaho Falls, ID - 142 Miles South Los Angeles, CA - Appx 1,000 Miles Away. Costs: Unknown Museum was closed when I visited. However, the majority is outdoors and I just walked around. Nearby Attractions: Nothing. I mean... There are some, but, it's a niche attraction for historians. Will add to my blog if I ever get around to it. Nature-wise - This is Montana~! Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and related activities are relatively close by. Butte & Deer Lodge has several museums and historical things. Small, wooden based towns are everywhere like Anaconda or Wisdom. Conclusion: Travel safely. Low speed limit in Dillon. Plenty gas, food, restaurants, micro-breweries, etc. Dillon is home to the University of Western Montana so there is stuff. @cigarcpa https://www.facebook.com/SiRTurbo/media_set?set=a.10157272657352324&type=3 for pics www.cleeshyun.com