Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1921.
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
The
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
(69316 U.S. 93, 406/644-3435,
www.ninepipesmuseum.org
,
10am-5pm Mon.-Sat. Apr.-Oct., $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $4
students, $2.50 children 12 and under) is located halfway between Missoula and Kalispell
next to the Ninepipe waterfowl refuge. It documents daily life on the Flathead Reservation
over the last 100 years and even includes a complete replica of a Native American camp. In
addition to Native American life, the history of early trappers, miners, loggers, and ranch-
ers is on display. There are photos, artwork, costumes, and artifacts from people in these
different walks of life. Recently the museum has had trouble obtaining the funding it needs
to continue operating; call ahead to make sure it is open.
At the western edge of the reservation, in the shadow of Baldy Mountain, Hot Springs (pop-
ulation 545, elevation 2,829 feet) is a town whose main attraction is evident from its name.
