The Granite County Museum and Cultural Center gives a look at the history of Granite County, Montana. Through exhibits and education. One of the richest silver strikes in our country helped to shape life in Granite County in the 1860’s. The museum has a replica of the underground mine, depicting the everyday life of…
Horseback Trail Rides Royal Tine Outfitters offers horseback trail rides during the months of July, August and September. Trail rides are a great way to spend some relaxing time riding horses with friends and family in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Montana. So, grab some pals or loved ones and get out of town and…
Georgetown Lake is located half way between Philipsburg and Anaconda, Montana along Scenic Highway 1. At 6,337 ft. elevation, this area gets plenty of snow for winter recreation. Head toward Discovery Basin Ski Area and follow the signs for either of the two Echo Lake Trail Heads. One Trail Head is accessed by the parking…
The image above is one of five hand-painted backdrops that were painted by Edgar S. Paxon in the lat 1800’s and early 1900’s. In the spring of 1877 Edgar came to Montana where he worked as a cowboy, shotgun rider and military scout. A few years later Paxson and his wife settled in nearby Deer…