CLaRK FoRK RIVeR
SINCE WELL BEFORE Montana was a state, the Clark Fork River
region attracted explorers, including Lewis and Clark and Canadian David
Thompson.Two centuries later, it still does. Motorcyclists and RVers cruise
Highway 200, pulling off to gawk at distant peaks and peer at bighorn
sheep. Kayakers paddle stretches of whitewater through Alberton Gorge,
and anglers battle fish in the shadows of towering cliffs. Boaters cruise
Noxon Reservoir and collect rocks along the shore. Cyclists ride the Hiawatha
Rail-Trail through tunnels and over trestle bridges. Hikers pick huckleberries
in the mountains above Trout Creek.
In winter, the spirit of discovery remains undaunted, with
skiing at Lookout Pass, backcountry snowmobiling, and long soaks in the
natural hot springs of Paradise and Hot Springs, Montana.
Of course, today’s explorers will uncover things their
predecessors did not. Friendly towns bustle with festivals, events and
shoppers. Area museums, historic buildings and cultural attractions reveal
the explorers who came before you. Plus, there are a variety of hotels,
lodges, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants to ensure you need never sleep
on the ground or hunt for your own food.
Clark Fork River Area Images
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