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City in Montana, United States
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Three Forks is a town in Montana along the Lewis and Clark Trail. About 2,000 people live there. It is where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers converge, forming the start of the Missouri River.
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These limestone caverns, coated in stalactites and filled with intricate columns, make up Montana's first state park. There are two tour options: the Classic Cave Tour is 2 mi and lasts two hours with over 600 stairs, the Paradise Tour is 1 mi and about an hour long. The approaches to the cave are a walk from the main visitor center and are usually hot with little shade, so bring water and sunscreen.
Situated on the edge of a valley created by the Madison River, this high cliff was used by Native Americans for at least 2,000 years. Native people stampeded vast herds of bison off this cliff, using them for food, clothing and shelter.
At the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers, this is where Lewis and Clark stayed in their historic exploration of the west in 1805.
The Three Forks Rodeo and Parade offers two evenings of real rodeo action in a small town setting. There is music, food, bull and bronc riding, crafts, a hometown parade.
Microbrewery with Montana food. Hosts outdoor concerts and has camping sites available.
Hotel has been tastefully renovated to feel at once inviting, up to date and rustic.
Charming old school motel with clean and pleasant rooms, free wifi, complimentary shampoo and soap.
Three Forks is on Interstate 90. Exit 278 is the intersection for Montana Highway 2.
Read in the guideThree Forks is small enough to walk. You will need a car to see any nearby sites.
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