Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center staff announce August events
Event Description
FORT BENTON, Mont. – Rangers with the Bureau of Land Management’s Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center invite the public to attend family-friendly fun activities during August, officials with the BLM’s Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument announced, today.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2, noon to 5 p.m. – You’ll find us at the Montana State Fair at the Expo Park, 400 3rd Street N.W., in Great Falls, Montana. Don’t miss our exhibit in the Nature’s Den area where monument staff can help you plan your next adventure, and youngsters can enjoy fun crafts that teach them about the importance of pollinators.
Fridays, Aug. 8 and 22, 1-2 p.m. – Stop by the MBIC, 701 7th Street, in Fort Benton, Montana, for “Birding in Montana and along the Missouri River.” Wear your walking shoes, as this interpretive program includes a short, guided tour along scenic trails near the center. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Learn about the local species and how to get started with this wonderful hobby.
Saturdays, Aug. 9 and 16, 2-3 p.m. – Join staff at the MBIC, 701 7th Street, for a ranger chat – “Meandering along the Missouri.” Learn more about the monument and let us help you plan your next adventure!
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to noon – Learn about ancient art and paintmaking 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.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to noon – Find out what you never knew about “Bighorn Sheep in the Breaks” during this ranger program at the MBIC, 701 7th Street. This program will outline the status and history of the bighorn sheep of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument and introduces the bighorn's diet, size, habits, habitat, and other unique characteristics. With careful management, Montana’s bighorn sheep population is one of the nation's largest.
Looking for something more outdoorsy? We’ve got you covered! 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. Or, you can stop by and chat in person -- the MBIC is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including holidays, all summer long. Admission is free for all ages. 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.
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The BLM manages about 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.