Pictograph Cave State Park

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Pictograph cave state park. Binoculars are recommended to best see the rock art in pictograph cave and to enjoy the area s wildlife birds and spectacular scenery. All park fees go toward park operations and improvements. Visitors will learn about the rock art and artifacts found here which dates. 392 reviews 6 of 57 things to do in billings.

Pictograph cave state park. Pictograph cave is an area of three caves pictograph middle and ghost caves located 5 miles 8 0 km south of billings montana united states preserved and protected in the 23 acre 9 3 ha pictograph cave state park. However when and how they arrived is still a mystery. Pictograph cave state park 2300 lake elmo drive billings montana 59105 phone.

Non residents pay a nominal fee. Billings pompey s pillar big horn battlefield day tour from billings. Pictograph cave state park is a place to contemplate the origins of human habitation in montana. Pictograph cave state park.

Today s visitors can enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the mystery of this extraordinary site and tour the new visitor. Our most popular tours and activities. The pictograph cave site was designated as a national historic landmark in 1964 because of its archeological significance. Pictograph cave state park is a place to contemplate the origins of human habitation in montana.

Additional details about pictograph cave state park located just southeast of billings montana just off i 90 pictograph cave state park and pictograph cave national historic landmark is found on coburn road about 6 miles south of the lockwood exit. More parks 1 top state parks. Humans are but recent newcomers to this place now called montana. Get the full experience and book a tour.

Excavation of the three caves began in 1937 and they were the site of some of montana s first professional archeological studies. The pictograph cave site was designated as a national historic landmark in 1964 because of its archeolshow more. The park has paved trails to the caves with interpretative displays along the route identifying and explaining the natural features the prehistoric paintings and vegetation found in the area. Montana state parks fee schedule 356 kb a detailed list of montana state park fees including campsite reservation fees boat slip rental facility and group use and other fees.

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