(Pryor, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) invites the community to an early opening of Chief Plenty Coups State Park to photograph the plants, wildlife, and surroundings on Friday, August 4 from 6am to 8pm.
Come out early to photograph the park in the glow of the morning light. The park will open two hours early for photographers to capture images of this truly unique place. Photographers of all skills and abilities are welcome. Light refreshments such as coffee and bagels will be provided in the visitor center.
For more information, call Lena Fontana at (406) 252-1289.
What: Early Bird Photography Special
Where: Chief Plenty Coups State Park Visitor Center, 1 Edgar Rd. Pryor, MT 59066
http://stateparks.mt.gov/chief-plenty-coups/
When: Friday, August 4 from 6am to 8pm
Contact: Lena Fontana, AmeriCorps Member, (406) 252-1289.
Cost: Free
Chief Plenty Coups State Park is located within the Crow Indian Reservation in south-central Montana, 40 minutes south of Billings. It is a day-use park that preserves the log home, sacred spring, and farmstead of Chief Plenty Coups. This state park is a National Historic Landmark. The park has a visitor center, picnic tables, and is a beautiful place to come and explore at. Furthermore, Chief Plenty Coups offers a wonderful variety of educational and interpretive programs.
Visit Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) and enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and more and discover some of the greatest natural and cultural treasures on earth.
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A division of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
stateparks.mt.gov
Contact:
Lena Fontana
AmeriCorps Member,
Chief Plenty Coups State Park
(406) 252-1289
chiefplentycoups.americorps@gmail.com
