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There are more than 73 miles of hiking trails in the recreation area, many of which are also open to horseback riders, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers.
Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is a United States national recreation area located 4 miles north of Missoula, Montana in the Rattlesnake Creek drainage area. It is administered by the Lolo National Forest and is adjacent to the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Both the recreation area and the wilderness area were established by the U.S. Congress on October 19, 1980.
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The park is a hub of city festivities and intimate concerts, with brick plazas, restrooms and a pavilion. It is on land reclaimed when the Higgins Avenue Bridge was widened in 1962. Next to the park is A Carousel for Missoula, a wooden, hand-carved and volunteer-built carousel.
Rotating permanent collection and outside artwork. Website has a campus artwalk map. The collections held in several buildings, check website for current locations.
Enjoy a Pioneer League baseball game at Orgren Park at Allegiance Field.
Worth a visit. Knowing that it could never outbid its big-city counterparts for works by famous artists, the museum has instead hosts regularly-rotated exhibits of Western art and works closely with community arts groups. Furthermore, the price is right for visitors, as demonstrated by its slogan: Free Expression, Free Admission.
Extensive trail system covering 27 miles is open to any non-motorized use. Used by cross-country skiers in winter. Nearby disc golf course. Picnic area with vault toilets, but no water, at trailhead.
City owned waterpark. Three 3-story waterslides, lazy river, play structures plus Olympic sized pool. Café and grill.