Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center announces June events
FORT BENTON, Mont. – Rangers with the Bureau of Land Management’s Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center invite the public to attend FREE, family-friendly fun activities during June, officials with the BLM’s Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument announced, today.
Saturday, June 7, 1-2 p.m. – Celebrate National Trails Day with the MBIC and the Chouteau County Library, Fort Benton branch. Meet at the library, 1518 Main Street, to learn about local trails, responsible recreation, and more.
Fridays, June 13 and 20, 1-2 p.m. – Stop by the MBIC, 701 7th Street, for “Birding in Montana and along the Missouri River.” Bring your sturdy shoes, as this interpretive program includes a short, guided walk along scenic trails near the center.
Saturday, June 14, 2-3 p.m. – Join staff at the MBIC for a ranger chat – “Meandering along the Missouri.” Learn more about the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, and let us help you plan your next adventure!
Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to noon – Learn about ancient art and paint making with MBIC and Chouteau County Library, Fort Benton branch, staff. Rock art has been present in Montana for hundreds of years, and now you have the chance to make your own. Meet at the library, 1518 Main Street.
Saturday, June 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Stop by the Great Falls Lewis & Clark Festival, 4201 Giant Springs Road, and say, “Hi,” to the BLM monument staff and our U.S. Forest Service friends at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, as we share the history about the Lewis & Clark Expedition as it traveled through Montana. Don’t miss the MBIC’s special presentation at noon!
Saturday, June 28, noon through early afternoon – Visit with monument staff and teammates from our BLM North Central Montana District at our downtown warehouse, 1718 Front Street, during the Fort Benton Summer Celebration. We’ll have fun ranger-led activities for the kids, and you’ll see us in the downtown parade.
Weekends don’t fit your schedule? No worries! You can still visit the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center, Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including holidays, all summer long. Admission is free for all ages.
Don’t like being tied down to a schedule? We’ve got you covered on that, too! There’s about 377,000 acres of BLM-administered public land within the monument, with land and water features that can satisfy just about everyone’s favorite outdoor recreation activity. From Fort Benton to the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, the monument spans 149 miles of the Upper Missouri River, the adjacent Breaks country, and portions of Arrow Creek, Antelope Creek, and the Judith River.
Planning a Trip? Call the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center for help with planning your visit at 406-622-4000. Be sure to review our trip planning information, and be ready to have some fun in the monument!
Providing recreational opportunities is central to the BLM’s mission to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Lands within the monument are managed not only for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and other multiple uses within the BLM’s mission, but also to preserve landscapes associated with Lewis and Clarks' journey across the United States, the Nez Perce Trail, wilderness study areas, and wild and scenic rivers.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.