06-17-2008, 11:10 AM
BILLINGS - Crow Indians who painted and carved their stories into the sandstone cliffs of the Yellowstone River Valley are the topic of a campfire program Saturday, June 21, at Pictograph Cave State Park.
<br>The program starts at 7 p.m. at the state park south of Billings.<br>
<br>Montana historian Howard Boggess will talk about the Crow people, who have lived in the region for more than 1,000 years.<br>
<br>Pictograph Cave State Park is built around a series of sandstone caves that feature ancient Indian artwork. Boggess will talk about many of the Indians who lived and left their marks in the valley.<br>
<br>The program is free. Admission to Pictograph Cave State Park is free for Montana residents, however park fees apply to non-residents.<br>
<br>Also, Saturdays and Sundays through August, rangers will lead hour-long interpretive trail tours of Pictograph Cave State Park at 10 a.m. and noon. Tours begin at the picnic area and follow the half-mile loop trail to Pictograph Cave and past Middle and Ghost caves. The family-friendly program focuses on the park's geology, archeology, plants, wildlife and the early people who left their marks at Pictograph Cave. No reservations are required for the free tours.<br>
<br>For more information, call Pictograph Cave State Park at (406) 245-0227 or the Region 5 Fish, Wildlife and Parks office in Billings at (406) 247-2940<br>
<br>Pictograph Cave State Park is one of 50 state parks in Montana. With numerous parks spread throughout the diverse terrain of the state, residents can experience Real Montana without leaving their backyard. For more information about Montana State Parks, please visit fwp.mt.gov and click on "Parks and Recreation."
<br>The program starts at 7 p.m. at the state park south of Billings.<br>
<br>Montana historian Howard Boggess will talk about the Crow people, who have lived in the region for more than 1,000 years.<br>
<br>Pictograph Cave State Park is built around a series of sandstone caves that feature ancient Indian artwork. Boggess will talk about many of the Indians who lived and left their marks in the valley.<br>
<br>The program is free. Admission to Pictograph Cave State Park is free for Montana residents, however park fees apply to non-residents.<br>
<br>Also, Saturdays and Sundays through August, rangers will lead hour-long interpretive trail tours of Pictograph Cave State Park at 10 a.m. and noon. Tours begin at the picnic area and follow the half-mile loop trail to Pictograph Cave and past Middle and Ghost caves. The family-friendly program focuses on the park's geology, archeology, plants, wildlife and the early people who left their marks at Pictograph Cave. No reservations are required for the free tours.<br>
<br>For more information, call Pictograph Cave State Park at (406) 245-0227 or the Region 5 Fish, Wildlife and Parks office in Billings at (406) 247-2940<br>
<br>Pictograph Cave State Park is one of 50 state parks in Montana. With numerous parks spread throughout the diverse terrain of the state, residents can experience Real Montana without leaving their backyard. For more information about Montana State Parks, please visit fwp.mt.gov and click on "Parks and Recreation."