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.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Winter in the Park

The park is open year round, as is the visitors center,  however, the switchbacks are closed during the winter. The lower portion of the park is available for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The Bluebird Trail located next to the visitors center is an easy hike year round. Watch out for ice and bring some good winter hiking boots.
 
Bluebird Trail 2015
 
Bridge is a little icy in the winter but still accessible.
 

A woodpecker just chilling on the bird feeder located at the
 visitors center near the Bluebird Trail.
 

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