Just downstream from Billings’ popular Riverfront Park along the Yellowstone River is a site that has now been recognized by the United States Board of Geographic Names as Clarks Crossing. The site, narrowed down to be close to an island across the river from the Billings Motorcycle Club, is where Sgt. Nathaniel Pryor and two other Corps of Discovery members crossed 26 horses on July 24, 1806. The Corps of Discovery, also known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was split in two by then. Capt. Meriwether Lewis was up north, following the Blackfoot River up and over onto the Rocky Mountain Front and then down the Missouri. Capt. William Clark and his team were exploring the Yellowstone. By July 24, Clark’s team had split as two of the members were trailing horses with the idea to trade them later when reaching Fort Mandan. The rest of the crew was paddling down the Yellowstone in canoes made of cottonwood trees near present-day Park City. Recognition of the site points to the variety of history close to Billings, one that many people know little about. To read more about the story, click on this link: http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/site-of-corps-of-discovery-horse-crossing-now-official/article_0831bfec-7516-5892-bdbc-6e5c56ab5d2c.html
(Written by Brett French – Outdoors Editor for the Billings Gazette)
Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Report (4/12/2021)
By angelamontana
Sixth Mussel Boat Intercepted at Anaconda Station
Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 10th, 2021
Ice conditions still exist on popular Spring Lakes
Montana Fish Species Distribution Map
Yellowstone-area grizzly bear deaths up from 2019
Two New Awards for Walleyes Unlimited Fort Peck Championship Series
Woman injured in Virginia City moose encounter
By Moosetrack Megan
2021 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
Select Yellowstone National Park roads and services open April 16
Pictograph Cave State Park reopens to public
Venison Corn Dogs for Everybody!
Yellowstone River Report 4/10/2021
VITAMIN O!!!
By Montana Grant
LONDON BROIL!!!
BEAR SPRAY 101!!!
BOBBERS!!!
Spring Turkey Opener 2021 – Listen to Last Weeks Show 4/10/21
By Kamp Cook
Montana Fishing Reports for 4/10/21
FWP sites in Carter, Richland, Wibaux counties enter Stage 1 fire restrictions
FWP announces change to walleye regulation in section of Missouri River, Canyon Ferry and Hauser reservoirs
DPHHS Confirms First Hantavirus Case for 2021
Why is Crooked Creek Marina Boat Ramp tough to launch a boat?
Big Hole River Fishing Report 4.8.21