Makoshika State Park

Makoshika State Park ("ma-KO-sh(ih)kuh") is derived from the Lakota meaning "bad earth" or "land of bad spirits". Makoshika is one of the greatest probably little known places in Montana to go hiking, exploring, camping, blue bird watching, look for dinosaur bones, and much more. What does Montana's largest state park (11,531 sq acres) have to offer besides spectacular views, landscapes and rock formations? Amazing trails that wind through natural prehistoric landscapes offering up scenic vistas where you can see for miles, you may find dinosaur bones and maybe even an arrow head or two. (It is illegal to remove artifacts from the park, so please leave for others to find...but take all the pictures you want!) There is also RV camping on the lower portion and tent camping available on the upper portion. The best things to see can not be seen from your car window. Get out, walk the trails, explore and have fun! Oh, and bring water. Water is currently not easily accessible in the park. Check in at the visitor Center located at the entrance to the park. The rangers are knowledgeable and can give you information regarding trails and camping information. The gift shop is a great place to pick up a souvenir from your trip. All photographs are my own work unless stated otherwise. Please give credit if reposting.

Bluebird Stats 2015

Bluebird/ Bird Stats 2015

Makoshika Bird Stats as reported by Lew Melby, July 20, 2015. Friends of Makoshika, monthly meeting report: "Record high bluebird count due to good weather. We did lose a few due to early cold storms."  Damage to some houses from the horses roaming the park.

Fledged:
Mountain bluebirds 104
Swallows                   58
Wrens                        66

Lew attended the State Bluebird Conference in Lewistown, MT and picked up 26 free bluebird houses. They will be added to some of the new trails in the spring.

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