Bannack is the site of the first discovery of gold in Montana, in 1862!  However, after the gold rush, it was abandoned. Bannack is now a ghost town. Fortunately, many of the original buildings have…

See the “Old West” come alive again at the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862 and Montana’s first territorial capital. Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of…

Situated in Western Montana, Beaverhead County lies along the Beaverhead River, which flows into the Jefferson River and ultimately into the Great Missouri River.  Beaverhead County is home to Clark’s Lookout State Park, where William…

This wonderful local museum aims to collect and preserve the natural, physical, and human history of Beaverhead County, Montana, and to ensure this history is made accessible to all people. More than a collection of…

Located at Clark Canyon Reservoir, Camp Fortunate Overlook is considered as one of the most notable spots of great historic interest along the Lewis and Clark Trail. The camp was established in 1805 near present…

Clark’s Lookout State Park is located above the Beaverhead River. It is a place that provided the Lewis and Clark Expedition with a view of the route ahead. On August 13, 1805, Captain William Clark…