Fort Benton is the oldest continuously inhabited community in Montana. Lewis and Clark landed here in 1805, opening up the territory to trappers, traders, and all the riff-raff and characters the Wild West had to offer. Fort Benton played such a critical role in the growth of the West that the entire town is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
In 1847 the community was christened Fort Clay and the present name was instituted in 1
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Experiences - Wildlife - Montana
CM Russell National Wildlife Refuge
This prairie habitat once covered 25% of the U.S.
By Dana Ranes
If you love to hunt with a camera, and you’ve never seen huge herds of elk, then Montana's CM Russell National Wildlife Refuge is the place for you. Visitors to the Refuge, the second largest wildlife sanctuary in the western United States, can experience wildlife and surroundings almost untouched since the Lewis and Clark expedition came through the area in 1805. In fact, this grasslands area preserves the now dwindling prairie habitat that o
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