Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Montana
We're planning on a trip mid-September through Montana including the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway East of Lost Trail Pass and the Big Hole Battlefield. I've found a lot of information, but am lo...
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Islandman wrote:
An interesting stop on the way from Chief Joseph Pass going towards Wisdom and Wise River is the Big Hole Battlefield. You will learn a lot about the Nez Perce and their famous trek from their homeland in Idaho and Oregon over to the Bear Paw Mountains, where Chief Joseph declared he would fight no more; it's a tragic story that is well worth your time. Good camping at the USFS May Creek campround just a couple miles west of the battlefield; one of our favorite places.
Years back when traveling north towards Missoula, we took a detour to visit Big Hole. It was fascinating. We stayed for several hours. We then returned to Hwy 93 and continued on to Missoula. It's good to know about May Creek CG. Just in case we arrive in the latter part of the day, knowing a CG is close by helps. Thank you.
