Destination Red Lodge

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D ES TINATIO N RED LO D G E
Destination Red Lodge is published by Creative
Design Works, 15 East 13th Street, Red Lodge, MT
59068, 406-855-3961, www.redlodge.com
| TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
This guide is produced with the endorsement of the Red
Lodge Lodging Association and the Red Lodge Area
Chamber of Commerce.
BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY HISTORY & TRAVEL INFO ...................... 2
Copyright 2011 by Creative Design
Works. All Rights Reserved. For Free
Distribution Only.
LODGING ....................................................................................................... 11
Special thanks to: Merv Coleman, Tom
Egenes, Gene Rodman and Anne Laird for the
generous use of their beautiful photographs and
Kari Clayton for writing.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ............................................................................. 7
RECREATION................................................................................................ 17
CITY/LOCAL PARKS .................................................................................. 20
SUMMER SKIING ....................................................................................... 23
DINING ........................................................................................................... 25
COVER PHOTO CREDITS
Yellow Bus Visitors© Tom Egenes/Carbon
County Historical Society
Beartooth Mountains © Merv Coleman
CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & HISTORY ....................................... 33
FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHTS ................................................................... 36
SHOPPING .................................................................................................... 39
SERVICES & RELOCATION ..................................................................... 45
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changes sometimes occur after publication. Destination Red Lodge and its publisher, Creative Design
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listed advertisers. Please contact appropriate agencies for fishing and hunting information, and please
follow all regulations. Weather conditions change quickly, and caution should be taken when traveling to
higher elevations or by streams and rivers. Wild animals are considered dangerous and should never be
approached. Please follow the advice of your physician when participating in outdoor activities.
WEDDINGS, REUNIONS & MEETINGS ............................................. 51
COOKE CITY, SILVER GATE & OTHER AREA TRIPS ..................... 54
LOCAL FACTS & INFORMATION ......................................................... 59
GETTING AROUND/MAPS ..................................................................... 60
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BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY | D E S T I N AT I O N R ED LO D G E
Highway To The Sky
A MAN AND HIS DREAM It’s safe
to say that if a man named J.C.F. “Doc”
Siegfriedt had listened to what anybody
was telling him in the 1920s – anybody
at all – the Beartooth Highway, that
spectacular 68 mile stretch of winding,
cliff-hugging, cloud-skimming road,
simply would not exist. But by all
accounts, Doc was a force of nature, and
from the time he arrived here, he had his
heart set on building a road that would
connect this area with the wonderland
of Yellowstone National Park. It took
him seventeen years and countless
thousands of dollars to make it happen,
but this summer we celebrate the 75th
Anniversary of his dream come true.
Siegfriedt started out as a doctor for the
mines in Bearcreek, and over the years
served as mayor to both Bearcreek (5
terms) and Red Lodge (1937 until his
death in 1940), as well as state senator
for Carbon County (1920-24). Siegfriedt
loved hunting, fishing and playing
the zither (a stringed instrument
likely brought to this area by Eastern
European immigrants) and was a
tireless promoter of the beauty of the
Beartooths.
FIRST ATTEMPT: BLACK AND
WHITE TRAIL STARTING FROM
BEARCREEK Doc’s first plan, hatched
in the years before World War I, was
to build a road from Billings through
Bridger and Belfry and from there
up the east side of Mount Maurice to
Cooke City – bypassing Red Lodge. He
called it the Black and White Trail, after
a similar route found on early 1900s
Forest Service maps. Ever the promoter,
he assured supporters that Red Lodge
would be able to connect to this road
and benefit from the tourists that were
sure to flood the area.
In early July of 1919, he took advantage
of a strike in the Bearcreek mines to get
his project started. He and a volunteer
crew of 7 men with 6 teams of horses
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built the first 2100 feet
of road in four days.
started
That summer, they
it.” The paper added that
reached the saddle
within a few years the
just east of Mount
hopelessness was clear
Maurice in a total of
to all but Siegfriedt and
13 switchbacks, which
Shelley.
are still faintly visible
But the town continued
from atop the Bearcreek
to back them up. Every
hill. But Siegfriedt was
year from 1925 until
raising money for his
1931, the people of Red
project through popular
Siegfriedt with ancient fossil.
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Lodge put together
subscription and soon
another $2,500 to send
ran out of funds. His
Shelley
to
D.C.
to lobby Congress for
election to the state senate in 1920 may
the road. And each year, a businessman
have given him ideas for getting serious
recalled, Shelley had one more senator
about securing funding, though.
on his side.
“SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE…” By
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the winter of 1924, things in Red Lodge
CREEK MOST EXPENSIVE BY 15%
were looking pretty bleak. One of the
By
1927, Shelley had stirred up enough
two mines had just closed, and miners’
interest in a new Cooke City road that
demands for better working conditions
the government surveyed several routes:
and higher wages had mine owners
the current route up the Rock Creek
looking for cheaper sources of coal. But
drainage was going to cost $1.14 million
Doc Siegfriedt wasn’t about to let Red
to build ($14.4 million in 2011 dollars);
Lodge go bust like so many western
a second route up the Stillwater valley
boom towns before it. He and a group
to Big Timber came in at $985,000; and
of like-minded men including O.H.P.
a third up the Clark Fork valley to Cody,
Shelley – editor of the Carbon County
Wyoming was $915,000.
News – got together with a single goal:
to convince the federal government to
There’s little record of how Siegfriedt
build their road.
and Shelley took decidedly unwelcome
news, but over the next five years,
It was a tough sell. The Billings Gazette
their efforts must have been collossal.
once claimed “that it was a seemingly
Because in early 1931, a “Park Approach
hopeless attempt from the start was
Act” passed both houses of Congress
apparent to everyone but the men who
allowing the government to fund
National Park Approach roads. When
the news reached Red Lodge that
President Hoover had signed the bill,
“the announcement touched off the
greatest celebration this mining town
has ever known,” wrote The Billings
Gazette.
The Act was written to appear
generic, but it had so many specific
qualifications that few roads would ever
qualify for this funding. In fact, when
the chosen route up the Rock Creek
valley was surveyed a final time, it was
discovered that even it didn’t qualify
for the government
funds: the Act
allowed for roads
of no more than
60 miles. When the
Red Lodge-Cooke
City route was
finalized, it totalled
68.58 miles long.
Further bureaucratic
wrangling placed
those extra 8.58
miles under the
jurisdiction of the
Forest Service,
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narrowly averting
yet another major
setback.
MAKING LIFE COZY IN THE
CONSTRUCTION CAMPS Once
funding came through, the project
was divided into sections and three
construction companies set to work:
Morrison-Knudsen from Boise, Idaho;
McNutt and Pyle of Eugene, Oregon
and The Winston Brothers from
Minnesota. Morrison-Knudsen built
the Red Lodge side from the base
to the West Summit, and had their
construction camp along Rock Creek
at the spot now home to the M-K
Campground.
Their “camp” was more like a small city
for the 170-plus men who lived there.
It had a 5,000-watt electric plant that
powered the 12 family cabins, along
with the cookhouse, four bunkhouses,
warehouses, toolhouses and other
buildings and a string of street lights
running down the center; there was also
a water system set up with a faucet for
every two cabins, and a central coalbin
for camp use, all of which was included
in the cost of rent.
But for some men, that rent seemed
high. Charles Barbiaux was one of
several men who decided they weren’t
going to pay the $1.35/day for room
and board, and instead set up lean-to
tents and tables in the woods. They slept
near their tables to keep animals away
from their food stores during the night,
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By the Numbers
68.58
10,947
10
135
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20
19
2
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total length of the Beartooth
Highway in miles
Highest elevation
in feet
Miles above treeline
Average number of days
open for traffic each year
Years under construction:
June 27, 1931 -June 14,1936)
Number of lakes visible
from the Summit
Number of switchbacks
Fatalities during construction
Number of convenience stores/gas
stations along the route
and on days off they
fished for food. There’s
no record of whether
they came back to the
bunkhouse when the
snows hit.
A Mrs. Tom Knox left a
wonderful record of life
in the camp. “After living
in a tent in Yellowstone
Park [building Park
roads] these little cabins
seemed like paradise.
The inside was of rough
lumber with a little
partition making the
two rooms. I covered
the floors of the cabin
with bright linoleum
and had bright curtains
and oilcloth to match.
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Highway to the Sky
Plan on at least three hours driving time to
make the trip between Yellowstone and Red
Lodge – more if you really want to experience
the beauty of the Absaroka-Beartooth Range.
Due to extreme conditions, the highway is
only open Memorial
Day weekend through
early October. Contact
the US Forest Service
at 406-446-2103
or the Red Lodge
Visitor’s Center at
888-281-0625 for
opening and closing
dates.
It was as cheery and bright a home as
anyone could ask for. We planted hardy
flowers around our cabins and carried
water to them religiously. The men
fished in their idle moments and we
had fish fries. On Sundays we would
put up our lunch and go to one of the
numerous small lakes and spend the
day fishing and picnicking.”
John Yurkovich recalled that despite the
grueling work schedule, some men would
hike the 15 miles into Red Lodge for a
dance, returning by dawn the next day.
To download a
map with highway
points of interest
go to www.
redlodge.com/
downloads/
bthighway.pdf.
© Tom Egenes
Buses of Yellowstone
Preservation Trust
Our historical society is dedicated to
preserving and restoring the iconic
Yellowstone Park buses which once
carried thousands of travelers throughout
Yellowstone National Park. While we are not
typically available for hire, we offer occasional
trips up the Beartooth Highway as part of
our fundraising and hold Open Houses /Tours
of our bus storage facility here in Red Lodge
throughout the year. That information can be
found on our website (www.BOYPT.org) or by
calling (406) 839-8702.
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ROAD BUILDING AT ALTITUDE
HAD ITS OWN CHALLENGES Work
began in September of 1931 and only
stopped when forced to by the weather.
On the plateau, that meant when the
ground froze. But since the switchbacks
were solid rock, frozen ground didn’t
make a difference – only high winds,
cold and snow shut the crew down. As
Mrs. Knox tells it, “The last three days
of August it snowed. After that, winter
came fast and furious. The amount
of clothing the men wore was almost
unbelievable. How they could ever
work after they got up on the job was a
source of wonder to me. It was almost
unbearable but time was getting short
and the job had to be finished. My
husband would come home at night
almost frozen. His hands, after being
clasped around the levers all day, could
hardly be straightened out. He wore
several pairs of gloves covered by a
huge pair of leather sheep-lined mitts.
After he dressed for work he moved
about like a mechanical man, he was so
stuffed.”
In 1934, records show that the men
were paid $1/hr for skilled labor, down
to $.60/hour for unskilled. In bad winter
weather, they got an additional ten cents
per hour.
The job started with the men
clearing trees and brush with hand
tools: hacksaws, picks, shovels. Then
dynamiters came in and blasted rock
away so the big power shovels could
rough out the road. The blasted rock
was either reused to build up sections
of road, or carried off in dump trucks.
Then with the help of more power
shovels, bulldozers and scrapers, the
road was finished off to the final grade.
Tom Knox was a power shovel driver,
and the man responsible for “Knox
Point” or, as we know it today, Vista
Point. Tom worked a Bucyrus Erie steam
shovel, like the kind used to dig the
Panama Canal. But by the time Tom’s
Erie found its way from Yellowstone
Park road construction to the Beartooth
Highway job, it was already ancient.
His crewmembers nicknamed it the
“Tomato Can,” but Tom seemed proud
of the beast. In his wife’s memoir, “They
had battled their way through many
a rock cut together, always coming
out with a good yardage at the end of
the shift.” Tom felt particularly proud
when the company’s brand-new steam
shovel broke down under heavy work
and the Tomato Can was called in to
finish the job. The brand-new shovel
was then dubbed “White Elephant,” with
some prankster even painting a white
elephant on the side.
OPENING DAY In the summer of
1935 more than 14,000 people visited
Knox Point, even though the road
wouldn’t officially open until June 14
of the next year. When it did open at a
total cost of $1.25 million, it entered the
ranks of America’s engineering marvels
like San Francisco’s Golden Gate and
Bay Bridges and the Hoover Dam. Few
who drive it can ever forget its scenic
vistas, sheer drop-offs, and miles of
alpine beauty. (Information courtesy Carbon County
Historical Society and Museum.)
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stories, it often comes with its share
of scrapes and notoriety. Jim Avent,
past crewmember, related one of those
mishaps. “Four to 5 feet came down in
June and we had to go up by the state
line because there were some tourists
stranded. On top there was a snow pole
and I chose the wrong side of it – and
went off. That truck stayed there four or
five days, I think, before we could get it
out.” He added that normally the poles
show some remnant of the road, but
they’re not always intact by the time the
crew gets up there.
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TOURISTS FLOCK TO THE NEW
RED LODGE HIGH ROAD Railroads
and National Parks go together in our
history like peanut butter & jelly. The
Union Pacific Railroad had seen its
business skyrocket when Yosemite was
set aside as a national Preserve in the
1860s, so when the 1870 Washburn
survey came in describing Yellowstone’s
unique features and stunning grandeur,
Northern Pacific financier Jay Cooke
began his relentless lobby for the
creation of Yellowstone as a tourist
destination for his future passengers.
bus traffic in and
around the Park
declined. The
buses were sold at
auction and have
landed in private
collections around the country. You
can still see some of the original buses
around Red Lodge in the summertime.
A group of private owners have formed
an historic preservation trust to keep
this fun piece of history alive. Watch
for them on display in parades and at
special events throughout the year.
Tourists would board the train in
Minneapolis, and when they got to one
of the Park’s gateway cities, they’d be
able to choose a 3½ to 4 day bus tour
of Yellowstone. With the opening of
the Beartooth Highway, though, rail
visitors were still 68 miles from the
Park. So both the railroad company and
the Park Service had buses that would
pick up passengers at Red Lodge’s depot
and take them over the pass to the top
of the world and into Yellowstone. In
1938, Northern Pacific advertised to its
Park customers, “Experience the new
Red Lodge Entrance.... It’s the talk of
the country.” Their one-day “Red Lodge
High Road” tour cost $4.
OPENING THE ROAD FOR
SUMMER TRAFFIC TAKES NERVES
OF STEEL Have you ever wondered
about those tall, narrow poles attached
to the road markers all along the
Highway? They’re snow poles, and they
mark where the road is. Easy ‘nuf. But
can you imagine what it must be like,
going up there to clear the road in a
3-ton snowplow, when all you can see in
any direction is white, and all you’ve got
are those teensy markers to show you
where to go? The Highway snowplow
crew out of Carbon County is not a
faint-hearted lot. When asked how they
manage to find the road each spring,
they laugh and say “from experience.”
But how do they get that experience?
Based on their grins and half-told
When people started driving their own
cars more and more after World War II,
Jim went on to say
that “Randy Baum
[ex-supervisor] taught
Shawn Mains and me
the dos and don’ts of
this machine when
we took over for him.”
Namely, Stay away
ffrom the edge! “You
start up high on the
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inside, and knock the
snow down to 6-8 feet.”
The winter of ’96-’97 was an especially
heavy snow year, and Jim remembered
that “knocking the snow down” under
those conditions meant climbing the
Caterpillar up on top of a 43-foot drift
overlooking the abyss with no definition
of a road and pushing snow toward the
edge of the cliff and off. Then backing
up and doing it again. Through 35 feet
of snow. “When you’re opening it with
the Cat, it’ll get your adrenaline going,”
Jim says. “You keep pushing the snow
out to the edge, and when you’re sitting
on that new snow and it settles – even
just 3 or 4 inches – sheesh! You don’t
forget that right away.” He went a little
bit white just talking about it.
When they get it knocked down to 6
or 8 feet deep – the height of the snow
poles – they bring up the blower and,
like you do with your snowblower on
your front sidewalk, chuck the rest out
of the way.
Excerpted from The Local Rag, June 2005. For full article, go
to www.BeartoothHighway.net
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#1 Motorcyling Road in America
THE BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY,
VOTED NO. 1 MOTORCYCLING
ROAD IN AMERICA BY THE
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST
ASSOCIATION
WHY IT’S GREAT: This stretch of U.S.
Highway 212 between Red Lodge and
Cooke City, Montana zigzags across the
Montana-Wyoming border through
a series of steep switchbacks, rising
from about 5,000 feet to 10,947 feet
at the Beartooth Pass. It’s so high that
it’s closed in winter due to snow, but
in the summer months offers the best
motorcycling in the country.
COMMENTS: “One of the most scenic
rides in the United States, the route
features breathtaking views of the
Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains,
and open, high alpine plateaus dotted
with countless glacial lakes, forested
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valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
The Beartooth All-American
Road provides easy access to
Yellowstone National Park at
its Northeast entrance. Pass
elevation is 10,947 feet!” - Les
Hedquist
“Great curves,
spectacular scenery.
Cooke City and Red
Lodge are great western
towns with their own
flavor” – Jeff Clark
“Awesome corners and low traffic,
beautiful scenery and new pavement
on a large portion of the Beartooth
Pass make the ride better than ever! –
Darrell Riley
As unforgettable as the Highway is
for those of us who’ve experienced it
The Beartooth Highway, Voted No. 1
Motorcycling Road in America by the
American Motorcyclist Association
“in a cage,” there’s a feeling even more
enduring and inexplicable to those who
take it on two wheels. Long-time local
and biker Ray Castellani defines the
road he fell in love with as; “It’s like a
woman: Dangerous and beautiful.”
For more information and to read Ray’s
story or to share yours go to: www.
beartoothhighway.net/motorcycling
Calendar of Events
BEARTOOTH SCENIC BYWAY
OPENS FOR TRAVEL
May 27, 2011 – The opening of the sky-high
Beartooth Scenic Byway is always weather-dependent.
Call the Red Lodge Visitor’s Center to confirm, 406446-1718. www.beartoothhighway.com
BEARCREEK DOWNS PIG RACING
RED LODGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
17TH ANNUAL BEARTOOTH RALLY
June 4-12, 2011 – Talented young musicians from
across the country gather in Red Lodge to learn from
and perform with some of classical music’s most
accomplished players. Faculty and student recitals are
held nightly and are open to the public.
www.redlodgemusicfestival.org
July 15-17, 2011 – You’d swear you were in Sturgis
during the Beartooth Rally when Harley-Davidson
motorcycles line the streets and black leather is the
fashion statement of choice. Activities include a
riotous street dance and the legendary Iron Horse
Rodeo. www.beartoothrally.com
HOME OF CHAMPIONS
RODEO AND PARADE
Thurs-Sundays, May 27 - September 4, 2011 – Horse
racing make you ho-hum? Head to the Bearcreek
Saloon and Steakhouse just east of Red Lodge to
watch porkers race their way through the Bearcreek
Downs. www.redlodge.com/
bearcreek
July 2-4, 2011 – The Home of Champions Rodeo
draws some of the best cowboys and cowgirls in
the cou
country for three days of excitement that’s pure
Old We
West. Bareback, bull and saddlebronc riding,
calf roping,
rop steer wrestling and barrel racing are
guaranteed
guaran
to get you sitting on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss
m the parade, held downtown each day at
noon. www.redlodgerodeo.com
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July 9, 2011 – “Art in the Beartooths” features
local
loca artists painting on-site – all to be auctioned
that
tha evening. A catered summer supper and
lib
libations are included in the evening, along with
a silent auction of more of than 50 Guild Artists’
artwork,
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along with guest artist Ben Steele.
www.carboncountydepotgallery.org
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RENDEZVOUS AT RED LODGE
July 22 - 31, 2011 – Step back in time to the sights and
sounds of the fur-trade era of the American West.
Events at this historical reenactment include staged
gunfights, music and melodrama, plus period arts and
crafts up for sale and barter at Trader’s Row. www.
redlodge.com/rendezvous
CRUISEN’ RED LODGE
July 22-24, 2011 – Annual cruise night and show for
car and motorcycle enthusiasts.
www.redlodge.com/cruisen
GOTTA GIG GOTTA GO
July 23, 2011 – Annual Billy Waldo and the Flying
Grizzlies reunion concert, along with a two-day
golf tournament. All proceeds benefit local youth
programs and scholarships. www.stanobustos.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | D E S T I N AT I O N R E D LO D G E
RED LODGE
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
August 5-6, 2011 – For over 50 years, the Festival of
Nations has celebrated Red Lodge’s diverse ethnic
heritage with music, dancing, costumes and food
from around the globe. All events are open to the
public.
www.festivalofnations.us
BEARTOOTH RUN TO THE SUN
August 20-21, 2011 – Come to Red Lodge
for a classic car and motorcycle weekend.
This family friendly event with free
admission to spectators includes a welcome
shindig, poker cruise, slower scenic ride,
parade, and car show finale.
www.redlodge.com/runtothesun
13TH ANNUAL BEARTOOTH
RENDEZVOUS BMW RALLY
August 18-21, 2011 – This annual gathering at the
Lion’s Club Camp south of Red Lodge provides BMW
riders and others with a chance to socialize, ride the
Beartooth and Chief Joseph highways, and enjoy live
music and entertainment.
www.beartoothbeemers.org
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BEARTOOTH RIDE
August 6-7, 2011 – A 4.2 and
8.4 mile race starting at the
foot of the Beartooth Pass and
ending at Vista Point. This run
ascends 2000 feet in altitude
over the eight mile course,
with breathtaking scenery and
a challenge to even the best
runners. A hill climb bicycle
challenge has been added on
Sunday.
www.beartoothevents.com
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features. www.redlodgefunrun.org
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OKTOBERFEST
September 10, 2011 – Join Red Lodge Ales for
beer, brats, and other delicious German food while
listening to the Oompah band. Compete in the
Oktoberfest Olympics with games such as the Keg
Toss or Best Legs in Liederhosen.
www.redlodgeales.com
THE HOEDOWN
September 17, 2011 – Carbon County Historical
Society and Museum’s Annual Fundraiser. Dining,
silent auction, live auction, entertainment and
dancing. Don’t miss this “heel-kickin” event.
www.carboncountyhistory.com
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8TH ANNUAL DSVS FUNDRAISER
WINTER CARNIVAL
72ND ANNUAL WHITE STAG RACE
October 28, 2011 - Join Domestic and Sexual Violence
Services for it’s 8th annual fundraiser. Always a
night of great food, dancing, and fun. Past themes
have included a Sushi Night, Masquerade, Sangria
and Tapas, Samba!, and the movie premier of “An
Unfinished Life.” Renowned chefs cater the event,
creating memorable feasts like no other. Details to
follow on this year’s event. For more information call
446-2296 or visit www.dsvsmontana.org
February 24-25, 2012 (tentative) – From parades to
treasure hunts, this annual tradition offers snow-filled
fun and games for the entire family. Compete for
prizes in the Cardboard Classic, a fiercely competitive
downhill event featuring racing crafts constructed
from cardboard, duct tape and glue.
www.redlodgemountain.com
April 2012 – Join in the oldest continuously running
citizen race in the US, for individuals or teams.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHEFS
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October 31, 2011 – Red Lodge at its craziest! Fun
activities for kids and adults alike on the scariest night
of the year. Area bars feature live music and costume
contests with cash prizes.
March 2012 (tentative) – Chef Eric Trager of Bridge
Creek and a guest chef will be teaming up to plan
an evening of extraordinary cuisine and wine. The
event is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Red
Lodge. www.eatfooddrinkwine.com
RED LODGE MOUNTAIN OPENING DAY
NATIONAL FINALS SKIJORING RACES
November 25, 2011 – Be the first on the slopes. Ski
Red Lodge Mountain’s 70 trails on 1600 acres serviced
by 8 lifts including two high-speed detachable
quads. Red Lodge Mountain features terrain for
all ability levels and also has a terrain park. www.
redlodgemountain.com
March 10-11, 2012 – With Scandinavian roots, this
sport teams up human and equine athletes who must
work together to navigate a course of slalom gates and
jumps at breakneck speed. Competitions and prizes
for all ages and abilities.
www.redlodge.com/ski-joring
CHRISTMAS STROLL
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
December 2-3, 2011 – This annual event draws a festive
crowd to downtown Red Lodge for two nights of
shopping, decadent goodies, caroling and other
holiday merry-making.
www.redlodge.com/stroll
March 17, 2012 – The town becomes “Green Lodge”
for a day when all Irish inhabitants, (and those who
wish they were Irish), participate in the fun and
frivolities of the day!
PEAKS TO PRAIRIE ADVENTURE RACE
April 2012 – This adventure race challenges runners,
bikers and boaters to nearly 75 miles from the
Beartooth Mountain outside of Red Lodge to Coulson
Park in Billings. www.peakstoprairie.org
Beartooth Highway
75th Anniversary
Celebration
Starting Friday, June 10 and continuing
through Sunday, June 12, 2011 events will be
held throughout Red Lodge to celebrate the
Beartooth Highway’s 7th Anniversary. Events
include free admission to the Carbon County
Historical Society Museum, presentations,
parade, free barbeque, bike and walking
tours, live music and much more! Check out
all the weekend’s happenings at www.
beartoothhighway.net/celebration.
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LO D G I N G
Any local
will tell you, Red Lodge is a hard place to leave. What do you think
we’re all doing here, anyway? (Of course, there are those stories of the guy who ran out of gas at the
bottom of the hill and has been here ever since…but that’s not normal.) Luckily for you, however,
Red Lodge has got hotels and guesthouses galore, to make staying that one more day oh-so-easy.
Whether you’re looking for the peace and quiet of a secluded mountain hideaway, or want to stay
right downtown in the middle of it all, Red Lodge has got accommodations to fit your style and
budget.
Live like a local in your own restored Victorian home, or get to know your hosts by staying at a
charming B&B. Or, if golf is more your thing, the views from the tee-side condominiums just might
make you want to extend your stay indefinitely. Whatever your style, there’s someone here just
waiting to accommodate you.
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AAA RED LODGE RENTALS
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Adventure starts here! AAA Red Lodge Rentals
offers a large variety of the finest vacation home
around. Come to Red Lodge and stay! Whether it
be a quaint historic cabin in the foothills or a luxury
condo on Rock Creek, we have a unique selection of
quality homes. Relax in the hot tub after a long day
of skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, touring
Yellowstone National Park or driving the gorgeous
Beartooth All-American Road,or shop and dine on
main street.
Specializing in romantic getaways for two! Secluded,
luxury cabins with 5 star amenities & spectacular
views of the mountains & abundant wildlife. Try
our fluffy, king size, feather bed or a cushy pillow
top. Relax in a romantic whirlpool tub surrounded
by candlelight or a soothing two-person shower with
body sprays. The complete kitchens come stocked
with breakfast preparations and all your condiments.
Try fly fishing in our private trout pond or hiking
and mountain biking in the nearby wilderness. Very
unique, very private, very quiet! “Cabin fever never
felt so good”!
We offer 16 2-floor, 2-bedroom condo-style
apartments and eight studio rooms. All units have
kitchens. The 2-bedroom family size units have
fireplaces in the living room, along with a full kitchen
and dining area. A sliding glass door leads to a BBQ
picnic area in the backyard. An indoor heated pool
and spa offer refreshing relaxation. A spacious lounge
with a large natural stone fireplace is available for
guests’ use, and for meetings and receptions.
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The Alpine Lodge Motel depicts the rich history of
Red Lodge. Located at the north entrance of town,
our quiet, clean and comfortable motel features an
outdoor hot tub, in-room coffee, cable TV, wireless
internet, and rooms with ground level access. The
basketball court, large picnic area with tables and
grills as well as catering services provide the perfect
setting for wedding receptions and reuntions. Cabins
also available. Sorry, no pets.
This beautiful log Inn sits along the spectacular
Beartooth Highway just 2 miles South of Red Lodge.
Featuring a grand two story fireplace, direct ski
access storage, and hot tub, the Inn is sure to provide
a comfortable and memorable stay. Each room is
tastefully decorated with hand-crafted lodgepole pine
furniture, cozy comforters and private baths. You’ll
find the Inn provides a perfect retreat for a romantic
weekend or a fun family getaway.
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New home of www.redlodgereservations.com and
specialists in property management services – that’s
ALL we do! Our full time staff is dedicated to your
property management needs for vacation, residential
and commercial rental properties. Largest inventory
of rentals in Red Lodge and largest staff of full time
professionals to serve your needs. We are the property
management pros!
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activities online or with one phone call. From luxury to
economy, from vacation homes to bungalows, from condos
to bunk houses, we can handle your lodging. We will
also book your recreational activities including, skiing, fly
fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, atvs and golf.
Go online or call today to begin your Red Lodge Country
Adventure!
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Rentals has great accommodations for up to 40 guests,
with meeting room/banquet facilities, served with lots
of western hospitality. An awesome getaway, outfitted
for family reunions, weddings, retreats or group
gatherings. Wonderful Rock Creek and Beartooth
Scenic Highway location. Spacious 12 acre grounds
bordering Rock Creek, offering mountain views,
woods and open meadows. Conveniently located
for day trips to Yellowstone, Bozeman, Livingston,
Billings, and Cody, WY. Make Medicine Flower Lodge
& Vacation Rentals your headquarters in Red Lodge.
Open year round. Great group rates.
PERRY’S RV AND CAMPGROUNDS
6664 South Hwy 212, Red Lodge
(406) 446-2722
www. perrysrv.com
Our park is located just two miles south of Red
Lodge on Hwy 212. Although right off the highway,
the location of our sites gives you the sense you are
hidden in the woods. Most of our sites are on Rock
Creek. RV sites: $35, 2-people tent sites: $20, 2-people
cabins sleep 3-4 people: $40, small teepees: $30, large
teepees: $40. We honor all club cards, 10% discount
for seniors.
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THE POLLARD HOTEL
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The Pollard, the historic hotel in the heart of Red
Lodge, offers comfortable rooms, good food, and
a central location. Totally renovated in 1994, and
updated since, the hotel has earned positive reviews
from Frommer’s, and recognition from magazines
and organizations in the hospitality industry. Relax
and meet friends in our History Room, work out
in the Health Club, enjoy the fireplace. Call us for
reservations.
The Red Lodge Inn offers large, clean, non-smoking
rooms. Guests will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with
outdoor hot tub, barbeque facilities, motorcycle
washing station, and free continental breakfast.
Rooms include mini-fridges, microwaves, cable TV,
Wi-Fi and parking right outside your door. We are
located across from Rock Creek on the south end of
town, five blocks from downtown and 10 minutes to
skiing or golf. Come experience local hospitality at its
best. Pet friendly.
Relax in a creekside home, golf course retreat or
a downtown home. Most homes have private hot
tubs and fireplaces and are stuffed with amenities. It
is our goal to provide you with clean, comfortable,
hassle-free and friendly service. You may plan to stay
a weekend but don’t be surprised if it turns into a
lifetime. Red Lodge Rental Properties…a branch of
Prudential Red Lodge Real Estate.
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Book your Red Lodge vacation online at www.
redlodgereservations.com or call and deal personally
with our well trained and courteous staff. The
oldest, most established booking site in Red Lodge
offers all types of vacation rental properties from
cabins to castles in town, country, golf course and
creekside settings. Our homes offer a variety of
amenities from hot tubs to saunas and pool tables to
barbeques. Owned and operated by Lazy M Property
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in town, out of town, golf course, mountain views,
hot tubs, fireplaces and more. Red Lodge Vacation
Rentals is your source for clean, quality lodging and
affordable rates.
Value rates April 15 – May 31 and Sept 1 – Dec 15.
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Quietly located on Rock Creek and a pleasant stroll
from downtown, the Shoo Inn is your vacation
spot! Your suite awaits in this lovingly cared for
Finnish home built in 1901. Cozy, comfortable and
well appointed. A rare combination of personalized
attention from your Innkeeper and the autonomy that
a private suite affords you. The private entrance and
warm ambiance of your accommodations ensures
quiet solitude when desired. Breakfast includes
culinary delights made by hand from local sustainable
farmers.
Premier lodging along beautiful Rock Creek
includes Rooms, Suites, Condos and Honeymoon
Cabin. Amenities include Free Wireless Internet,
Indoor Pool, Hot Tubs, Sauna, Health Club, Tennis,
Playground, Catch & Release Fish Pond, Fabulous
Shopping and Fine Dining. Short drive to golf or ski.
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Located within walking distance of downtown shops
and restaurants, the Rocky Fork Inn Bed & Breakfast
epitomizes western hospitality. From each luxuriously
appointed room you will hear the babbling of Rock
Creek and enjoy true, soul healing relaxation. After
you’ve forgotten your worries in the oversized jacuzzi,
you may enjoy the local recreational activities,
cultural centers, shopping or dining establishments.
Come and stay with us!
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ROSCOE RIVERSIDE RETREAT
www.roscoeriversideretreat.com
Located in beautiful Roscoe, Montana in the foothills
of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Just 60 miles from
Billings International Airport. Area amenities include
hiking, fishing, skiing, ATV riding, white water rafting
and horseback riding and Yellowstone National Park
is 60 miles away. Red Lodge, Montana is just 14 miles
to the south. This vacation home features two units,
both are 2 bedroom 1 ½ bath. Rent one or both. Daily
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Located on the famous Beartooth Highway. 3 blocks
from historic downtown Red Lodge and 6 miles from
Red Lode Mountain ski resort. Exterior porches,
in-room steam baths, jacuzzi rooms, large hot tub,
WI-FI, refrigerators, microwave, cable TV, HBO. Local
owners: Mac & Tulsa Dean.
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you have to know about Red Lodge is that it’s got a serious sense of
Play. Peek into any garage or mudroom in town, and you’re sure to find an old pair of skis or six
(the new ones are carefully stowed in the living room), several pairs of muddy hiking boots, tackle
boxes spilling lures and line, motorcycle helmets, bicycles, ice skates, and a pile of dog-chewed folf
discs. And those are just the toys we used last week!
R E C R E AT I O N
One thing
Living here is all about tackling the Great Outdoors, and we make it easy for you to join in the
fun. Just ask your waiter or hotel clerk where they go when they’ve got an hour free (or a day, or a
week!), and you’re sure to get an insider’s peek into the best there is.
And for those of you who can’t wait that long, allow us to whet your Adventure Appetite with
a couple of our favorites: For the story you won’t quit telling, it doesn’t get better than the hairraising, guardrail-free, are-you-sure-we’re-gonna-make-it climb up to Hellroaring Plateau at
elevation 10,000 ft-plus. Or if you’re more of the ask-a-million-questions-along-the-way type,
hook up with a guide from the following pages, and prepare yourself to get personal with your new
favorite playground.
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SIGHTSEEING Take
a walking tour of
downtown Red Lodge
(see page 36 for more
information). Or, hop in
the car and take in the
scenery. The Beartooth
All-American Road is a
sure bet, or check out one
of our other area trips on
page 54.
WILDLIFE WATCHING The
Beartooth Mountains are home to
grizzly and black bears, as well as elk,
deer, moose, Bighorn Sheep, Rocky
Mountain Goats, mountain lions and
bobcats. Remember to keep a respectful
– and safe – distance between you and
our wild neighbors.
Try a visit to the SILVER RUN ELK
VIEWING AREA located on Ski Run
road just before the West Fork turnoff.
The site includes interpretive plaques
and a handicap-accessible telescope for
viewing the winter range of the Silver
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traffic, offering hikers magnificent
mountain scenery as well as trout-filled
lakes, stunning waterfalls and abundant
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MOUNTAINEERING &
BACKPACKING The AbsarokaBeartooth Wilderness is home to
hundreds of miles of trails and a wide
variety of terrain for rock and ice
climbing. It’s also where you’ll find
Montana’s tallest peaks, including
Granite Peak, the state’s highest point
at 12,799 feet. Local guides can help
you learn the fundamentals of alpine
mountaineering and provide guiding
services to summits throughout
the Beartooths. Log onto www.
beartoothmountainguides.com for
more information.
BIKING Red Lodge offers access to
diverse cycling terrain for both fat and
skinny tires. For a mellow mountain
bike ride chock full of scenery (and
a few good hills), follow the unpaved
Meeteetse Trail just south of town.
If you prefer the pavement, follow
Highway 212 south of town to the foot
of the Beartooth Scenic Byway. We dare
you to climb to the top!
GOLFING Just west of town, Red
Lodge Mountain Resort’s 18-hole golf
course provides 100-mile views and a
challenging terrain crisscrossed with
tree-lined streams. Call 446-3344 for
more information.
HORSEBACK RIDING If you prefer
to let someone else do the walking, try
venturing into the backcountry or the
foothills on horseback. Local guides and
outfitters offer a variety of trips, from
hour-long trail rides in the foothills of
the Beartooths to week-long pack trips
in the spectacular Absaroka-Beartooth
Wilderness.
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FLY FISHING Our
backyard provides
fantastic fishing
opportunities yearround. From midMarch through
December, area
creeks offer Rainbow,
Brown, Cutthroat and
Brook trout, while the
big waters of the Bighorn can be fished
on all but the most bitter of winter
days. Rock Creek public fishing access
sites are well marked and plentiful, or
follow Highway 78 to the East Rosebud,
Stillwater and West Rosebud rivers.
Fishing licenses are available at Red
Lodge True Value, 406-446-1847.
ALPINE SKIING & SNOW
BOARDING During the winter
months, bountiful snow and
shimmering blue skies make for
great fun on the slopes. Open from
mid-November through mid-April,
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(www.beartoothtrails.org). Then there’s
backcountry skiing and snowboarding
on and off the trails of Custer National
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ATVS Miles of Forest Service roads and
trails are open to ATVs in the Beartooth
and Pryor mountains, offering easy
access to some of the area’s hardest
to reach locations. In the Beartooths,
destinations include Iron Mountain and
Benbow Road, west of Red Lodge in
Stillwater County. Home to abundant
wildlife and gorgeous scenery, both
options offer terrain for riders of all
levels. For information on the Benbow
area, contact Benbow ATV Rentals
(328-4352).
RIVER RAFTING When summer
temperatures peak, there’s nothing like
a river trip to cool you down. Thrill
seekers will enjoy the upper section of
the Stillwater River. For those with a
more relaxed trip in mind, the lower
Stillwater and the Yellowstone River
offer fewer rapids, great scenery and
wildlife-viewing opportunities.
CANOEING & KAYAKING From
the snowy peaks and plateaus of the
Beartooths, pristine waters tumble and
flow through magnificent canyons and
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valleys offering a variety of boating
experiences, from the mildest of canoe
trips to the wildest of whitewater.
The Stillwater River features long,
extended rock garden areas, some
good-sized waves and countless eddies.
For experienced kayakers, the wild
and scenic Clarks Fork offers Class IV
and Class V waters. To the north, the
Yellowstone River’s quieter waters offer
tranquil canoeing and kayaking as well
as rafting and motor boating.
HUNTING From the mountains south
of town to the grasslands to the east, the
wild country surrounding Red Lodge
offers a wide range of hunting territory.
The diversity of the land offers a variety
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of hunts, including upland
and
game birds, deer, bear and
elk. For details on hunting
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regulations, online licenses,
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deep powder sledding
and hill climbing
accompanied by
spectacular scenery.
Over the Pass, Cooke
City offers nearly 100
miles of groomed and
ungroomed trails. And
then, of course, there’s
Yellowstone National
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fe and
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stunning scenery.
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Absaroka River Adventures is a family owned and
operated business dedicated to giving personalized
high-quality river trips. We offer half and full day
rafting trips on the lower Stillwater River, as well as
half day trips on the Upper Stillwater. We also have
inflatable kayaks for the more adventurous. Group
discounts are available to parties of 10 or more. The
Stillwater River is a great introduction for newcomers
to the sport of whitewater rafting.
Beartooth Bike Tours is Red Lodge’s one and only
bike company! We offer guided trips down the
beautiful Beartooth Pass. We start at nearly 11,000
feet and descend on comfortable cruiser bikes to Red
Lodge 5,500 feet below! We have sunrise, morning
and afternoon tours with fun and knowledgeable
guides for the whole family! We provide new bikes,
helmets and hot drinks in the morning. We are the
most unique and exciting way to see the Beartooth
Pass!
Add excitement to your day in the mountains on
an ATV! 4-wheeler enthusiasts will find miles of
roads & trails to explore in the beautiful Beartooth
Mountains near Dean, Montana. Spectacular scenery,
wildlife and terrain for inexperienced or expert
riders. Choose between our Honda Ranchers (350cc,
electric shift) and our CanAm Outlanders (400cc,
fully automatic, 2-person). Hourly, half day and full
day rates.
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Established in 1993, Adventure Whitewater, AAA
rated and featured on ESPN, OLN, National
Geographic and Outside Magazine is a rafting
company specializing in FUN! All trips are on the
Stillwater River. From mild to wild, we do it all! Our
guides are hired as much for personality as expertise.
Groups, custom and private trips available. Montana’s
best paddle-n-saddle with Paintbrush Adventures
(AAA) at the same location. Private parking and
launch. See why Adventure Whitewater is “RED
LODGE’S RAFTING CO!”
BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN GUIDES
www.beartoothmountainguides.com
Beartooth Mountain Guides is a climbing school and
guide service. We teach and lead rock climbing, ice
climbing, mountaineering and ski mountaineering
activities in the Beartooth Wilderness. Operating
out of Red Lodge, Montana, Beartooth Mountain
Guides is locally owned by guides who have climbed,
guided and recreated in the Beartooth Mountains,
throughout the West and internationally for many
years.
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Looking for a fun adventure on the river? Local flyfishing expert, Andy Szofran offers guided float or
wade trips on the Yellowstone, Stillwater, Rock Creek
and other local waters. Each trip is customized to fit
the anglers individual needs, abilities and schedule.
All gear, lunch, and transportation are provided. This
outfitter has over 25 years of fly-fishing and tying
experience. Formerly Yellowstone Troutfitters Fly Shop.
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the undiscovered water of south central Montana.
With this outfit the emphasis is on fun! Whether
you’re 6 or 60, been fishin’ forever or never ever, we
can customize a trip just for you. Bring the whole
family! Catch and release only. Find us on Facebook
(Montana Trout Scout) and Twitter (mtroutscout).
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Why do families of skiers and snowboarders keep
returning to Red Lodge Mountain Resort every year?
Start with a value- oriented resort with a true Ski
Town’ feeling; stir in the quaint historic village of Red
Lodge, friendly faces and great terrain. Add to that
over 70 named trails spread out over 1600 acres on
two mountain peaks, 7 lifts and the biggest capacity
snowmaking in the state of Montana. It all adds up to
one great ski vacation with prices to fit any budget!
Red Lodge’s Original Fly-Fishing Outfitter (License
#936) With 30 years of fishing the Beartooth Face,
we can show you an experience of a lifetime. We
feature full day float trips and half or full day wading
trips in the area’s premier waters. Maximize your
angling opportunities while enjoying the beautiful
surroundings. We regularly fish the Stillwater,
Yellowstone, and Clark’s Forks Rivers, Rock Creek, or
private waters. Flies included on all trips. Equipment
available.
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Just try to keep your eye on the ball! The Red Lodge
Mountain Resort Golf Course sits at the foot of the
spectacular Beartooth Mountains, with views of Red
Lodge Mountain Resort and surrounding vistas.
This par 72 championship golf course offers great
weekday rates and incredible group and tournament
discounts. The course has 18 scenic holes, a driving
range, putting green, cart & club rentals, pro shop, and
is fully licensed.
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Come ride with us where the eagles soar, and the
deer and antelope play. Rides start from the ranch
and head for the rolling hills where you will see
four mountain ranges. The head wrangler is 3rd
generation on the ranch. We offer rides with or
without lunch or dinner, riding lessons, self discovery
retreats and half day family fun. Head wrangler
certified in equine-assisted learning. We specialize in
timid and traumatized riders. Open year round. Call
for reservations.
How ‘bout some Summer Skiing?
For skiers from Cody to Kalispell and
beyond, Opening Day on the Highway
means more than pretty scenery: it
means time to load up the skis and
tackle some of the steepest, wildest,
openest backcountry terrain in the
Lower 48.
Ever since construction crews first
granted access to this high country in
1931, skiers have flocked to its steep
headwalls and narrow chutes to make
the most of the late-season snow.
In the early ‘30s, the favorite spot was
above Dead Man’s Curve, overlooking
Long Lake. (Skiers now use this point
to access the legendary Reefer Ridge.)
Later, a primitive tow rope was installed
on Gardner Headwall, which is still one
of the favorite spots for getting in some
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quick turns. If you’re willing to hike it
out, that is.
But if you’re not a hiker the Red Lodge
International Ski and Snowboard Camp,
with its permanent lift at Twin Lakes
Headwall is the place for you. For less
than $50, you can ski all day from
mid-May through July 4th, conditions
permitting. But when making your
plans, take note: they don’t rent
equipment or sell food, so make sure to
bring your own.
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Montana at the Twin Lakes Headwall on the Beartooth Pass. Established in the mid-1960’s by Austrians Pepi
Gramshammer, Eric Sailer and Anderl Molterer. The Red Lodge International Ski and Snowboard Camp is
one of North America’s oldest training areas.
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This area provides 600 acres of skiing terrain and varies in pitch from 15 degrees to 50 degrees. The elevation
is 10,900 feet with 1.000 vertical feet of lift serviced terrain. Surrounding terrain offers 3,000 vertical
feet of shuttled access including: huge head walls, massive bowls, chutes, steeps, cliffs, gullies and cornice
drops. Skiing is open to the public and can start in April and go through July.
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DINING
In Red Lodge,
eating out gives a whole new meaning to the term:
contact sport. It’s not that your waiter is going to tackle you at the table or arm-wrestle you for the
bill, though that has been known to happen. But most of the time, eating out is what locals do to
connect with each other. And more often that not, we’ll extend that to include you.
Strike up a conversation with Lee and Teresa’s table of eight on Friday nights, or Don’s entourage
at the high tables any night of the week. Because whether your tastes are more burgers-n-fries or
bouillabaisse, you’re sure to find welcome smiles and genuine hospitality wherever you go.
Dig into succulent steak, or clam chowder you’lllll
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Established in 1975, Bogart’s restaurant has become
the family favorite. Montana sized portions
of authentic Mexican food, homemade pizza,
sandwiches, and burgers are served in a friendly
rustic atmosphere. Bogart’s also offers award winning
margaritas, extensive Tequila selection and full bar.
Come visit Bogart’s for a dining experience you won’t
want to miss!
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‘Come as you are’ to enjoy extraordinary Montana
cuisine and an award-wining wine list. At Bridge
Creek, the key to great food is freshness and
simplicity. We pride ourselves on making sure every
meal transcends the ordinary. Our lunch menu is
packed with salads, sandwiches, wraps and burgers.
Our soups, breads and desserts are made fresh daily.
Dinner is truly a unique dining experience, offering a
large selection of steaks, seafood, pastas and salads.
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CARBON COUNTY STEAKHOUSE
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Well known for both excellent food & service, the
Carbon County Steakhouse welcomes you with
hometown courtesy and the best naturally-raised
beef in the west - from sirloin to succulent prime rib.
Fresh seafood arrives weekly ranging from mussels
to Alaskan salmon and King Crab. Specialty pastas
and salads complete the menu. Full service bar,
award winning wine list, and locally brewed ales on
tap. Open for lunch and dinner. Dinner reservations
recommended. Ask about our catering and banquet
services.
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China Garden’s chefs use only the highest quality
meats and freshest vegetables and spices. No MSG
added. Try our mouthwatering Chef’s Specials
including Mongolian Triple, General Chao Chicken,
Honey Walnut Shrimp, Seafood Combination or a Pu
Pu Platter appetizer. If you have a large party or wish
to celebrate a special occasion at China Garden please
call in advance. For reservations or for take-out,
please call 406-446-9909. Open daily.
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Coffee Factory Roasters features award winning
freshly roasted coffee by the cup or by the pound.
We offer a full espresso bar, fresh baked goodies,
sandwiches and cinnamon almonds. Or cool off with
a frappaccino, smoothie or iced mocha. The Coffee
Factory is open seven days a week with plenty of
room to sit and relax. Wireless internet is available for
customers.
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atmosphere for all ages. With an affordable late
night menu and exclusive selection of beer, wine and
cocktails, Foster and Logan’s keeps people returning
time and time again. Come experience our friendly
staff and great food and see why “Fo Lo’s” is a local
favorite.
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Relax in a comfortable old pub atmosphere featuring
classic cocktails, tasty martinis, and a wide variety
of single malt scotch. We also offer a large selection
of draft beers including locally made ‘Red Lodge
Ales.’ Grab a bucket of peanuts as you walk in the
door or order appetizers and entrees from our full
bar menu. Enjoy an evening at the Front Bar where
the hospitality is evident as you join our skilled
bartending staff in this cozy pub.
Historic and intimate dining room along beautiful
Rock Creek. Featuring our famous Weiner Schnitzel,
mouth-watering Prime Rib and other culinary
delights. Enjoy your favorite beverage in our
charmingly rustic bar. Try our fabulous Sunday
Brunch (9 am-1 pm). Reservations recommended.
PIZANO’S PIZZA
406-446-4444
Come and try the newest pizza parlor in Red Lodge
where everything is made to order. Our pizza crust
is homemade using Wheat Montana flour. You can
choose between regular and thin crust as well as
a large variety of toppings or even gluten free. We
now have pasta, beer and wine. Pizano’s is a family
business and we are there to greet you when you
arrive. Come try the best pizza in the west! Dine in,
carry out, or use our free delivery. Look for our bright
red and green door and large parking lot on the south
end of town. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and
dinner.
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Prindy’s is a family friendly place serving great
food by our super friendly staff. Huge breakfasts
and handmade charbroiled burgers, fries and great
sandwiches made to order along with daily specials.
We do custom orders at Prindy’s, the impossible just
takes a little longer. Open 7 days a week ‘cuz breakfast
doesn’t get a day off! (Hippies please use back door.)
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The Dining Room at the Pollard Hotel features
regional fare with a continental flourish, served in
a casually elegant setting. We invite you to discover
what generations of Montanans have known, that the
Pollard’s Dining Room is truly an experience, not just
a meal. The Pollard Hotel is located in the heart of
downtown Red Lodge.
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Come eat by the creek at Red Lodge’s oldest and most
unique fast food restaurant nestled within an actual
100-year-old boxcar! Since 1972, people have enjoyed
freshly grilled hamburgers, fries and refreshing ice
cream treats at reasonable prices. Try one of our
specialties – homemade onion rings or an Indian taco.
Our friendly staff is waiting to prepare a tasty meal
for you while you relax on the deck or stroll down by
the creek. Inside seating now available rain or shine!
Enjoy a fresh, local beer! Red Lodge Ales continues
the town’s tradition of brewing beer with the pure
water of the Beartooth Mountains. Sample our fine
beers and deli sandwiches in Sam’s Tap Room while
you connect to the people and history of Red Lodge.
Ask for our brews on tap and in 6 packs throughout
Red Lodge, the Yellowstone region and western
Montana. Check our website for Sam’s Tap Room and
Deli Hours.
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Have a sweet tooth? Scoops is the place to go for an
ice cream sundae or a root beer float served from our
1919 Soda Fountain. Our old fashioned ice cream
shop is uniquely decorated with a one-of-a-kind style
you won’t find anywhere else. Scoops is also home
to the “famous” Red Lodge web cam. Scoops is now
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C U LT U R E & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Like a lot
of mining boom towns, Red Lodge has seen its share of charlatans
and miscreants, though these days we like to call them “characters” or “creative types.” It must be
something in the air, or in that crystal-clear water, for this area has always attracted people with
their own creative take on the world.
From Sheriff Liver Eatin’ Johnston who – legend has it – made a name for himself by eating the
livers of his foes, to today’s internationally acclaimed artist Kevin Red Star, famous for his paintings
from Crow culture, Red Lodge art and history have long made their stamp on the West.
Catch the spirit of today at one of the many art and photographic galleries in town, or saunter into
the history museum and find out for yourself just how the West was wild. But keep a sharp eye out:
you might even meet a “character” or two along the way.
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ANNE LAIRD PHOTOGRAPHY
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Through Anne Laird’s photographs you will explore a
world of incredible beauty and intimacy with nature
– evoking an emotional connection between the
subject and the human soul – a connection of spirits
– yours with nature. Anne Laird is an internationally
published photographer whose beautiful nature and
wildlife photographs have brought accolades and
awards from regional and national art communities,
as well as California Wildlife Photographer of the
Year, The Nature Conservancy, Audubon and The
Sierra Club. Anne’s Fine Art Photographic prints are
exhibited in galleries and museums nationally, as well
as available in stores locally along with her note card
collection. Studio visits are available by appointment.
Located in the heart of historic downtown Red
Lodge, our fine art gallery showcases the talents of
world-renowned artists. Works include original oils,
sculptures, hand- blown glass, pottery, textiles, jewelry
and more. Our Western Art collection includes
contemporary pieces by R. Tom Gilleon and Harry
Koyama, Kira Fercho, landscape works by Rusti
Warner, Jerry Inman, Ron Ukrainetz, Nick Oberling,
and Neil Patterson, cowboy intaglio and oils by Bob
Coronato, Laurie Stevens, Echo Ukrainetz, Clark
Kelley Price and Jennifer Li. Open daily from 10am
to 10pm.
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A native of the Rock Creek Valley, Dick Forehand has
spent his entire life in the outdoors of Montana and
Wyoming. His love of nature led, at an early age, to
wanting to capture those features with a camera. As
a result, he has thousands of images, about 40 years
worth, which show the beauty of the landscapes and
wildlife that are so abundant in this area. Please visit
our gallery. We offer packaging and shipping services.
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The Beartooth Nature Center is one of only a
few public facilities in Montana to house native
animals that cannot be returned to the wild due
to injury or human interference. See more than
70 animals including wolves, mountain lions,
black bear, eagles, elk, bobcat, lynx, fox, coyote
and more. Open 7 days a week
year round at 10am. Admission
is $6/adults, $5/seniors and$2.50/
children 5-15, under 5 free.
11 West 8th Street, Red Lodge
406-446-1370
Stroll the galleries in the historic 1889 Rock fork &
Cooke City Railway Depot and enjoy Western and
contemporary art from over 200 regional artists. Take
in a workshop, an art lecture, or the newest Main
Gallery exhibit. Enjoy “Art in the Beartooths,” a live
Shakespearean play, and the annual Labor Day Arts
Fair. Get a glimpse of the region’s cultural and historic
treasures all under one roof. Call for hours. Free
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The Carbon County Historical Society and Museum
is housed in the 1909 historic Labor Temple in
downtown Red Lodge, Montana and is home to
the Champion Rodeo Greenough and Linderman
collections, Liver Eatin’ Johnston information, Waples
family gun collection, an interactive coal and hard
rock mine exhibit, the Carbon County archives, and
much more. The staff assists with family genealogy
and historic research. The gift shop has a large variety
of historical books and gifts. Memorial Day to
Columbus Day: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Columbus
Day to Memorial Day: Thursday and Friday, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed
Sundays thru Wednesday. Research archives available
Monday - Wednesday by appointment.
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of both nature and portrait photography. He was
honored as Photographer of the Year in 1996 and
1998 by the Montana Professional Photographers
Association and was winner of the animal portrait
category of the prestigious international BG Wildlife
Photographer of the Year 2001 competition. The
gallery and studio offers fine art photography and
notecards, indoor/outdoor portraits, wedding
photography and custom framing. Please come in.
You are always welcome.
Montana Photographic Arts Fine Art Gallery and
Portrait Studio is located just 5 miles north of Red
Lodge. A soothing sanctuary for nature lovers.
Created for all who love the timeless appeal of
nature’s beauties. Heirloom portraits and artwork
carefully created with the highest sense of ingenuity,
craftmanship, and luxury. Destined to be cherished
for generations. The gallery displays the work of
regional photographers with new exhibits showing
regularly. Classes are also taught on a variety of
subjects. Please check our website for our latest
exhibits and reception dates. All new customers
who mention this ad will receive a free gift with no
purchase necessary (while supplies last) when they
visit the gallery.
RED LODGE CLAY CENTER
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The Red Lodge Clay Center Gallery features
handmade one-of-a-kind fine ceramics. More than
70 locally and nationally recognized artists are
represented in the main gallery and through monthly
exhibitions. Find the perfect gift for weddings,
birthdays or for yourself. Professional packing and
shipping services are available. Please visit the gallery
at 123 South Broadway.
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History
THERE ARE A LOT OF LEGENDS
from the past that need
simply to be taken
for granted and not
scrutinized too
closely. The legend
of John “Liver
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Here’s a guy who
reportedly earned his
nickname by carving
out and eating the
livers of men who
harmed him. Among
his many frontier
exploits, he served as
the Red Lodge deputy
sheriff for a period of
time just before the turn of the century.
The sheriff ’s gig was probably easy
compared to all that carving and eating
– only his close friends knew for sure.
Still, he gets a nod for originality and
his log cabin now stands next to the Red
Lodge Visitor’s Center on the north end
of town.
By the way, how did the town of Red
Lodge get its name? One theory stems
from the fact that Crow Indians used
this part of the country as a summer
camp. They came to worship, rest and
hunt – apparently living in lodges
that were colored red. For the other
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RED LODGE’S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
For those of you wanting to explore Red Lodge’s historically
ded walking tour is available
rich neighborhoods up close, a self-guided
thanks to the Carbon County Historicall Society. The tour will take you
to the site of the Sundance Kid’s 1897 bank robbery. It will teach you about
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the town’s mining boom and the bootlegging heyday that followed the
bust.
It will guide you to the Victorian “castles” of the Hi Bug district and to the
once glorious Theatorium decorated with marble statues imported from Italy.
With neighborhoods dubbed “Little Italy” and “Finn Town,” and many buildings
on the National Historic Register, Red Lodge is a fascinating place to explore.
For a copy of the walking tour contact the Carbon County Historical Museum at 406-446-3667.
Or, download a copy online at www.redlodge.com/tours.
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bootleg liquor. Known as “cough
syrup,” the concoction replaced coal
as the town’s economic mainstay,
supplying “patients” from the Midwest
to California.
Just in time and at an appropriate
juncture, it became apparent that people
wanted to come here to take a look
around and have some fun. Tourism,
recreation and ranching became the
area’s primary means of support, and
they still are today. The next chapter is
up to you!
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No treadmill?
No problem. While you’re here, you’ll discover a whole new
way to stay in shape: Power Shopping. Who needs to stare at the same old wall for hours at a stretch,
when you could spend the day buzzing from shop to shop down Broadway, checking out unique
clothing, furnishings, and décor you just won’t find back home?
From antiquing to quilting, or home-made fudge to hand-made toys, these unique and charming
shops are sure to delight your shopper’s heart. Throw in the fact that all of these locally owned
stores are run by helpful, knowledgeable staff, and it’s hard to go wrong. Most of them will even
package and ship your treasures home for you. So what are you waiting for? Lace up those trainers
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Discover Red Lodge’s exciting new specialty food and
wine store. Located a few steps west of Broadway in
a restored former bordello, Babcock & Miles offers
imported and artisanal foods from around the world:
cheese, olive oils, pasta, herbs and spices, chocolates,
charcuterie, and more. We also carry a wide selection
of fine wines and craft brewed beers for your
enjoyment. Visit and see why we are “Merchants of
the Delectable”.
Beartooth Harley-Davidson/Buell has 3 locations in
Red Lodge MT, Billings MT, and Cody WY. Our Red
Lodge location carries Genuine Harley-Davidson
Motorclothes® and merchandise along with a limited
assortment of parts and accessories. Beartooth
Harley-Davidson/Buell also carries a variety of other
technical riding gear to accommodate the riders who
venture over the Beartooth Pass. We are located 2
doors down from the historic Pollard Hotel.
BONE DADDY’S CUSTOM CYCLE
210 North Broadway, Red Lodge
406-446-2022
www.bonedaddyscustomcycle.com
If you’re ridin you want to be ridin’ in Bone Daddy’s
Biker Wear! Get your famous Bone Daddy’s custom
biker wear along with bike accessories, HarleyDavidson certified mechanic and much more. We are
the official headquarters for the annual Beartooth
Rally... stop in for more information or check out
www.beartoothrally.com.
BOOMERANG
“TRADERS OF THE EXOTIC”
406-446-2008
www.boomerangbeads.com
Tucked behind the purple picket fence is a magical
cottage filled with surprises. Boomerang features the
most comprehensive range of beads and findings in
the region, including collectible and sterling beads
and components. In addition to beads, Boomerang
has a vast inventory of world imports, music, designer
jewelry, hip fashion, candles, incense and aromatic
delights to arouse the senses. Design and repair
service and classes available. “Best bead shop this side
of the continental divide.” – Billings Gazette
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“Ye local liquor store” – Located in historic downtown
Red Lodge, across the street from The Pollard Hotel,
close to shopping and dining. We offer a variety of
scotches, liqueurs, wines, and other spirits at low
prices consistent with other Montana State Liquor
Stores. We are open Monday through Thursday, 10 am
- 6:30 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 8 pm; closed
Sundays, with extended summer hours. Convenient
parking available in the back of the building. Come
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photography by Tom Egenes. Digital and
film cameras and supplies, digital one hour
photo lab, custom framing, frames, Native
American and western art and décor,
historic black and white Red Lodge photos.
Shop Fla
Flash’s Photography – established 1938.
THE GLASS RABBIT
www.theglassrabbit.com
A visit to The Glass Rabbit will bring years of fond
memories long after you return home. Unique
selection of Native American jewelry, all natural
aromatherapy products from candles to bath and
beauty accessories. Fine selection of European
pottery, soaps, lotions and linens. Gourmet chocolate
sauce made in Red Lodge. Decorative accent pieces
to warm your home or office. Share the memories of
Montana with gifts for that special someone. Open
daily year round, will ship.
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THE GUN ROOM AT
RED LODGE ANTIQUE MALL
For over eight years, we have been the area’s premier
multi-dealer antique mall. Glassware, furniture,
primitives, advertising items and more. Now featuring
knives, military collectibles,Western and WWII
firearms in the Gun Room. Open 10 am to 6 pm
every day but Christmas!
KIBLER AND KIRCH
406-446-2226
www.kiblerandkirch.com
Visit Kibler & Kirch for an experience you will always
remember! The beautiful vignettes feature everything
from relaxing sectionals, leather sofas and recliners
for your cabin to sophisticated fabrics and accessories
for your home. Check out the cozy bedding, colorful
dishware, eco-friendly linens, fabulous lamps and wall
art to suit all tastes. We have everything you need to
furnish your special home and a great staff that is
always here to help you.
MONTANA CANDY EMPORIUM
Montana Candy Emporium in downtown Red Lodge
was built in 1917 in the heart of the historic district.
Old fashioned candies like Walnettos, Mary Janes,
Kits, BB Bats, and Squirrel Nut Zippers are featured.
Open every day. You haven’t been to Red Lodge ‘til
you’ve been here!
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RED LODGE BOOKS
RED LODGE SPAS & RECREATION
406-446-2742
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406-446-4688
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Red Lodge Books is a full-service independent book
and toy store with a focus in local, Western, and
nature-oriented books. We also have great fiction
and children’s sections, current bestsellers, a large
magazine selection, and all the local maps you might
need. We stock stuffed animals, coffee from the local
monastery, a broad variety of organic and gourmet
teas, cigars, pipes, and pipe tobaccos. Check the event
calendar on our website for book signings. Proudly
serving Red Lodge since 1987.
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Stop in and check out Red Lodge’s largest selection of
locally designed imprinted and embroidered t-shirts,
sweat shirts and other garments. You can also “stuff”
and dress your very own collectible animal. We are
located in the heart of downtown Red Lodge.
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Bringing Red Lodge Mountain Resort to downtown
Red Lodge, visit our store for lift tickets, tee times,
logo apparel, accessories, and gifts. Or come just come
to enjoy our entertainment center, complete with big
screen TV, ski movies, and a Wii.
Red Lodge Spas and Recreation is your local spa
headquarters. We have a full line of award winning
Artesian Spas and Nordic Hot Tubs as well as
Vermont Castings Barbecues, Helo Saunas, game
tables, outdoor swings, spa chemicals and accessories.
Red Lodge Spas also offers a valet water service.
Brenda Martin, CPO, will balance your spa weekly.
Also, come see us for all your motorcycle, atv and
snowmobile parts and accessories. Red Lodge Spas &
Recreation… Our goal is to get you in hot water!
REDLODGETICKETS.COM
Your ticket to fun in Red Lodge is one click away....
Find concerts, parties, Home of Champion Rodeo
tickets and good times are available online at www.
redlodgetickets.com.
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Red Lodge’s source for sporting goods, hunting and
fishing licenses, hardware, plumbing, electrical, paint,
housewares, domestics, automotive and pet supplies
and toys. A general store with a little bit of everything.
Helpful courteous service with a smile. Also home to
Just Ask Tool & Party Rental – Buy what you want…
Rent what you need! Open Mon-Sat from 8 am to 6
pm and Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm.
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RED RAVEN GIFTS & JEWELRY
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Capturing the essence of Montana Style, Twin Elk
at Rock Creek Resort offers an eclectic melange
of furniture, accessories, and gifts. Step through
the door to excite your senses through delicious
fragrances, a unique selection of gifts, and the latest
clothing collections. Our philosophy is to present the
highest quality of merchandise in a very pleasing and
stimulating way! Ideas are Free...and our designer has
lots of them!
We are located in the heart of downtown Washoe,
just 4 little miles east of Red Lodge and 2 miles west
of Bearcreek on Hwy. 308. We are in a former mine
office. We have fabric, kits, patterns, books, and
classes. We are open Sunday-Friday from 10 am to 6
pm, closed on Saturdays. We have scheduled classes,
but private classes can be arranged. We also have
quilts to sell, and will make custom quilts.
Don’t miss Red Raven for the best shopping in
Red Lodge. Red Raven boasts unique merchandise
including home decor, apparel, gifts and souvenirs as
well as specializing in Montana Made products. You
will find the finest Native American jewelry as well as
Montana agate, Montana sapphire and copper jewelry
by local artisans!
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Find Red Lodge in the comfort of your own living
room. T-shirts, logo wear, souvenirs and memories
from local businesses are available on line at www.
shopredlodge.com
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enjoying the great outdoors! We carry top quality
gear, clothing and footwear from brands like Marmot,
Mountain Hardwear, Smartwool, Chaco and Keen.
Summertime brings a store full of backpacking and
day hiking supplies and gear, while wintertime brings
cross-country and telemark skis and snowshoes. Stop
in or call and let our knowledgeable “gear junkie”
staff give you hints on the best day hike, or the best
powder skiing!
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The Village Shoppe is Red Lodge’s finest clothing
store for the entire family. With quality outdoor
brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, Woolrich,
Filson and Columbia we got ya covered for any
outdoor activity from a day hike to a week long
camping and fishing trip. And if you are in town for
a taste of the old west come check out the newest in
western fashions from Wrangler, Ariat, Stetson and
Montana Silversmith. Stop in and see the latest and
experience what customer service used to be. Yep,
we outfit Mom, Dad, and the kids too. Located next
to the Roman Theater and open 7 days a week, year
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majestic mountains, expansive outdoors and wildlife
and the memories created therein. Gift wrapping and
shipping services are also available.
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in the life of every visitor, when,
as you watch this valley grow smaller in your rear-view mirror, you ease your foot off the gas pedal
and you ask yourself the fateful question: “What would it take…?”
S E R V I C E S & R E LO C AT I O N
There comes a moment
We call it “the bug.” And you’ve just caught it. But don’t worry, we’ve all been there. (No, really…
we’ve all been there!) What may seem to you like a hypothetical, never-in-a-million-years fantasy
has hooked more of us than we’d care to admit.
So when that day comes – and it will for the best of you – take comfort in the fact that we know
the answers. From designing your dream home to connecting with a new doctor you can trust,
relocating to Red Lodge is all about the people. And on the following pages are professionals to
walk you through every step of the process. So take a deep breath, close your eyes if you have to,
and make the call.
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When you join Altana Federal Credit Union you
become a member of a not-for-profit financial
cooperative. Once you are a member, you can benefit
from our personal Free Checking accounts or Free
Business Checking, free internet banking and free
online bill pay. We offer mortgages, construction
loans, vehicle financing and home equities. We have a
variety of retirement accounts, such as IRAs, Money
Markets, and Certificates. Come see us today!
Our local, full-time real estate professionals can
help you find your Montana dream – vacant land,
residential, commercial, farm-ranch and investment
properties. We take the time to get to know you and
your needs. We welcome the opportunity to meet with
you and show you why… there is NO place like Red
Lodge! Visit our website to view all listed properties
in and around Red Lodge and Billings, or give us a
call and let us do the searching for you.
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We are now located in our brand new medical
facility just north of Red Lodge. Clinic, Hospital and
expanded 24/7 Emergency Department are under one
roof for your complete health care needs. We offer
convenient clinic hours -- 7:30 am – 6:00 pm -- plus
walk-ins are welcome. If you have an emergency or
are not well, our board certified family physicians and
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COAL CREEK REALTY
406-446-2266
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Coal Creek Realty can help with your Montana real
estate needs ranging from commercial property
investment decisions, to a desire to relocate to the
breathtaking beautiful Rocky Mountain region. Four
full-time, dedicated real estate professionals staff the
office. All are members of the National Association of
Realtors and the Red Lodge Multiple Listing Service.
Coal Creek Realty brokers take pride in their high
level of professionalism and the personal touch they
offer their valued clients.
COUNTRY CABINET DESIGNS
220 Highway 78, Red Lodge
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We carry Huntwood Custom Cabinets and Dakota
Kitchen & Bath Custom Crafted Cabinetry for the
entire home. Every cabinet is built to order. We can
provide drawings and 3-D elevations of all your
cabinet projects. Country Cabinet Designs also offers
a variety of laminate, solid surface, granite and quartz
counter tops. Showroom is located at 220 Hwy 78 in
Red Lodge.
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Flooring and window covering specialists. Red Lodge
is proud to host its own floor and window covering
store! We specialize in carpet, tile, laminate, vinyl,
linoleum and hardwood by makers such as Mohawk,
Shaw, Beaulieu and Kahrs. We offer window coverings
by Hunter Douglas, Graber and Skandia. Residential
and Commercial; Remodels and New Construction.
Free estimates. Local installation. Family owned and
operated since 2002.
At First Interstate Bank, taking care of our employees,
our customers and our communities has always been
our top priority. And over the years, that promise
hasn’t changed. We’ve worked hard to provide awardwinning service and products to our customers
in Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota and are
committed to that pledge for years to come. Our
customers and our communities have helped us
become one of the region’s strongest banks, and for
that we are truly grateful.
H Bar S Real Estate owners Anner Marble and Phil
Mankin feel it is important to recognize the unique
needs of each client. Everyone has their own version
of paradise, we’re confident we can find yours. We
offer a large selection of properties available in
the Red Lodge/Carbon County area, as well as full
service property management with Lazy M Property
Management. With more than 20 years professional
experience, we KNOW the Red Lodge market. Our
staff of friendly associates strives to provide top
quality, professional, personalized service to every
client. MAKE H BAR S REAL ESTATE YOUR
BRAND OF REAL ESTATE.
GREATER MONTANA REALTY
www.greatermontanarealty.com
We will provide the opportunity for you, our new
friend and neighbor, to find your new home. We
will accomplish this through our hard work and
honest concern for your well being. Contact Greater
Montana Realty and let us do the work for you. So
enjoy your life experience more by making Red Lodge
your community and remember, whatever your Real
Estate needs are, “We Will Find You A Place To Hang
Your Hat.”
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Island at Rock Creek provides location, location,
location... offering maintenance free town homes and
lots on Rock Creek just 3 blocks from Downtown
Red Lodge. This 37 acre paradise offers walking trails,
waterfalls, ponds, streams and historic mine ruins
topped off with majestic mountains views. Limited
luxury vacation rentals available. Go east on 9th or
13th streets. Open Daily.
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Idea, Concept, Design, Publish..... Adventure. This
local up and coming media studio stems its bold look
from the amazing wilderness that surrounds Red
Lodge. Looking for a wedding video, brochure, logo,
or website that stands apart from the rest? Headwaters
Studio is there for you.
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Lights on Broadway (and much more) is proud to
offer Red Lodge and our surrounding communities
a full service lighting store. We have a showroom
featuring lighting for all areas of your home including
unique chandeliers, pendants, bath and outdoor
lighting, as well as a large selection of table and floor
lamps. We also carry many different shapes and sizes
of lamp shades. Our store offers an ever expanding
line of gift items for your home, including hand
stitched pillows that we can customize or choose one
of our own “Red Lodge” designs! Visit us for help
selecting lighting, lamps, kitchen & bath hardware
or that special gift. We specialize in the very best
customer service and free on-site consultation. Stop
in and see us at Lights on Broadway… your local
lighting source!
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At Petersen Building, Inc. our goal is to build a quality
home for you. With over fifteen years of custom
home building experience, we’ll build your dream
home. We specialize in custom homes, additions,
remodels and log work. No project is too large or
small. Petersen Building, Inc. will meet your building
needs.
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Since 1991, Porth Architects has delivered high
quality, personalized residential design services. We
listen, learn, create, and refine; we deliver designs
that delight. For us, the most successful designs occur
when a client’s particular wishes are embodied in a
form that is carefully integrated into the fabric of the
neighborhood, community, and region in which it
belongs. Stop by our office or visit us on the web to
discuss your project or view our portfolio.
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Looking for enhanced quality of life, unlimited
recreation, mountains, and creeks…then Red Lodge
is your calling. Our prices have adjusted and our
sellers are reasonable. Expect quality service from
knowledgeable professionals who, just plain and
simple, “get it.” This is our pledge from Prudential
Red Lodge Real Estate to you. Stay for a lifetime or a
weekend ~ we can accommodate you. We welcome
you to enjoy our state and our community for all it
has to offer.
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Whether you are buying or selling real estate, let the
staff at Red Lodge Country Real Estate make it a
“moving” experience for you. We are knowledgeable
in all areas of the real estate market and would be
happy to visit with you about your real estate needs.
Montana is indeed “the last frontier” with pristine air,
blue skies, gentle breezes and friendly folks. There’s
no place like it! Come join us!
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and gravel and provide light excavation. Our friendly,
local crew provides customer satisfaction.
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Ullom’s Automotive specializes in quality Autobody
and Restoration work. His fully operational
automotive repair shop is open 7 days a week and
provides service for Classic Cars and Trucks, custom
Hot rods and Motorcycles. He also offers Auto
detailing. Owned and operated by Brian Ullom, he
began working on cars with his father when he was a
teenager. Brian decided to take his hobby and create a
business out of it in 2010. He finished his own Classic
Car, a 41’ Chevy and the current project is a 57’ Ford
Fairlane. Ullom along with several friends started the
Cruisen’ Red Lodge car show in 2009 and it has been
growing every year. The 2011 Cruisen’ Red Lodge
will be July 22-24th so Cruise’ on down and we’ll see
you there.
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to be perfect, and beautiful, and elegant, and fun, and beautiful, and….
WEDDINGS, REUNIONS & MEETINGS
So you fell in love
Well before you hyperventilate, have a seat, take a deep breath, and relax. We’ve got you covered.
From the pictures of your cake to your flower girl’s curls, Red Lodge professionals will make sure
your day comes off without a, well, … a hitch. Exchange your vows on a grassy field, against a
backdrop of majestic peaks or a tumbling stream. Or slip inside a cozy gazebo for your “I do’s,”
surrounded by your nearest and dearest.
Whatever your vision, you’ll find that planning a wedding, reunion, conference, or other gathering
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Carbon County Catering offers on-site catering for
weddings, family reunions, fundraisers, company
picnics, and private parties. A wide variety of menu
selections are available as well as full bar services;
perfect for any occasion. Whether you are in Red
Lodge, Billings or Columbus areas our friendly,
professional staff provides exceptional service.
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Medicine Flower Lodge Retreat Center & Vacation
Rentals has great accommodations for up to 40 guests,
with meeting room/banquet facilities, served with lots
of western hospitality. An awesome getaway, outfitted
for family reunions, weddings, retreats or group
gatherings. Wonderful Rock Creek and Beartooth
Scenic Highway location. Spacious 12 acre grounds,
offering mountain views, woods and open meadows.
Conveniently located for day trips to Yellowstone,
Bozeman, Livingston, Billings, and Cody, WY. Make
Medicine Flower Lodge & Vacation Rentals your
headquarters in Red Lodge. Open year round. Great
group rates.
D E S T I N ATIO N RED LO D G E
| WEDDINGS, REUNIONS & MEETINGS
NATALI’S BANQUET & PARTY ROOM
THE POLLARD HOTEL
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Remodeled to its original historic splendor, Natali’s
banquet room is perfect for any occasion. With its
elegant tin ceiling and hardwood maple floors, it’s a
wonderful place for a rehearsal dinner or wedding
reception, yet comfortable enough for a family
reunion or school gathering. This private banquet
room can seat up to 70 people. We offer a wide variety
of menu options or can tailor a menu to fit your
specific needs.
The Pollard Hotel offers elegance, tradition, and warm
western hospitality for your wedding or meeting.
The Pollard Hotel has several meeting spaces that
accommodate groups ranging from 20 to 75 guests.
We have 38 elegantly appointed guest rooms that
convey all the charm of a country inn, with the
services of a grand hotel. Montana Magazine named
the Pollard Hotel as one of the 55 things they love
most about Montana. We are located in the heart of
downtown Red Lodge.
Say ‘I Do’ in a beautiful mountain setting located in
the heart of the Beartooth Mountains. Wildflower
Gardens is a pristine wedding venue with running
waterfalls, glistening pond, and babbling brook amidst
vibrant flowers. We offer outdoor ceremonies and
tented receptions. Wedding planning & coordinating
is also available to make your day stress-free. Contact
us to set up a free wedding consultation and let us
weed out the work for you!
GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE
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With an emphasis on friendly, professional service,
great experiences and value, the Clubhouse makes
for a perfect setting for any occasion that begs for a
great view! Nestled into the base of the Beartooth
Mountains at Red Lodge Mountain Resort Golf
Course, it’s an ideal venue for all sizes of wedding
ceremonies, receptions, conferences and more. Visit
our website for information on menus, pricing and
facilities.
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AREA TRIPS | D E S T I N AT I O N R E D LO D G E
Area Trips
COAL MINES, FLYING PIGS AND
BANANA CREAM PIE
Follow Highway 308 up and out
of Red Lodge for a lovely
bird’s eye view of town
and, beyond it, a wide
sweep of landscape
that’s pure Montana:
snowcapped
mountains, verdant
foothills and
forget-me-not skies.
Continue east on
308 and the scenery
changes entirely
to the thirsty,
sagebrush-dotted
bluffs and plateaus
of rattlesnake country. Here you can
see clear to Wyoming and the Pryor
and Bighorn mountains that rim the
horizon. Just a few miles from Red
Lodge are the coal mines of Washoe and
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Bearcreek. Markers
offer geologic and
historic details,
including the story
of the Smith Mine
Disaster of 1942. Don’t
miss the pig races at
the Bearcreek Saloon
and Steakhouse. Next
door, at the Hungry
Bear Cafe, the banana
cream pie is a hit.
ROLLING HILLS,
POTTERS AND THE
TERRITORY’S BIGGEST
BURGER
The drive west from Red Lodge on
Highway 78 to the tiny
ranchin communities of
ranching
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kind of lush green
country that’s the
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close enough to reach out and touch.
There are no services in Luther; still,
it’s worth the detour for the views and
the sweet little schoolhouse. Home to
the famous Grizzly Bar and its equally
famous fare, Roscoe is also home to
noted potters Janet Hero Dodge and
Julie Dickinson. Visit their downtownRoscoe gallery, Pioneer Pottery, at 11
Aspen Lane. If you have time to dally,
follow the signs from Roscoe to East
Rosebud Lake, which is so picturesque
you’ll swear you’ve landed in a scene
from Heidi.
CODY, WYOMING  COWBOY AND
WESTERN HISTORY
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THE LOOP TRIP  TWO LANES HAVE
NEVER LOOKED THIS GOOD!
Imagine rolling green hills dotted with
cows, horses and sheep, wide open
spaces, sparkling rivers and streams –
all against the grand and wild backdrop
of Montana’s highest peaks. Along the
way, you’ll find interesting historical
markers and museums, funky galleries
and antiques shops, and plenty of cafés
and saloons. The Loop follows Highway
78 west from Red Lodge towards
| AREA TRIPS
Absarokee. The route takes you north
along the Stillwater River to the
Yellowstone River valley. From
there it travels east to Highway
212 and the Rock Creek watershed
and finally to Red Lodge again.
It can be driven in just over two
hours, but don’t rush. This is the
stuff of postcards. Download the
full route at www.redlodge.com/
tours.
Located only 65 miles from Red Lodge,
Cody, Wyoming is the perfect day-trip
for those of you who want to hit the
open road and soak up a little bit of
the Wild West through the eyes of true
frontiersman and legend, Buffalo Bill.
Cody’s Buffalo Bill Historical Center
houses The Buffalo Bill Museum, The
Whitney Gallery of Western Art, The
Plains Indian Museum, The Cody
Firearms Museum, and The Draper
Museum of Natural History. With all
of these great museums under one roof,
Cody keeps history alive and promises
fun for the whole family. The drive is
sure to be unforgettable, with some
of the area’s most stunning
mountains framing the
scene just west of the
Belfry Hwy.
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Cooke City & Silver Gate:
An Over-The-Top Day Trip
No summertime visit to the Yellowstone
area is complete without a drive over
the Beartooth Highway and a stop in
the bustling, historic towns of Cooke
City and Silver Gate. Though we often
think of them as a single destination,
they actually got their start in very
different ways. The towns boast that
they have a year-round population of
about 100 people and 300 people in the
summer. Today, both towns still offer a
hearty dose of rugged frontier character,
complete with warm hospitality and
service that ensures no visit is ever your
last.
Whether your stop includes burgers
or steaks, coffee or another kind of
brew, you can’t go wrong up here. (It
must be something about the altitude
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– everything just
tastes better when
you’re almost a
mile and a half
high.)
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On your next ski trip,
plan a few extra days
and head up (via
Gardiner, MT) for
the legendary Sweet
Corn Festival in
April, a backcountry
ski and snowboard
weekend named
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early spring?). We promise, you won’t
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unparalleled views into Yellowstone and
across the Beartooths. Snowmobiling
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boating, horseback riding, camping or
just lazing, ask around in town for the
destination that’ll best suit your time
and interest, pick up maps and supplies
and head out into the wild. Because
as spectacular as the Top of the World
is from a car, it’ll take your breath
away when all you can hear is the rush
of water in the creek and the breeze
through the pines.
Cooke City
around Cooke City runs from
November through May and even June,
some years, so make your plans now.
And if you are visiting in the summer,
there’s no end of adventure waiting
for you. Bordered by three National
Forests – Shoshone, Custer and Gallatin
-- and literally more lakes, rivers and
scenic vistas than you can shake a
stick at, all you need is your sense of
adventure and a sturdy pair of boots,
and solitude is yours within minutes
of leaving the pavement. Whether
you’re up for fishing, hiking, biking,
Prospectors found gold in 1870, and
by 1883 the quickly booming town laid
claim to more than 230 people who
were able to keep the two smelters,
two sawmills, three general stores, two
hotels, two livery stables and a local
meat market busy. At one point, Cooke
City was said to have as many as a
thousand inhabitants.
But what was the big draw? The
mountains surrounding Cooke are
exceptionally rich in mineral deposits:
Stories of gold, silver, lead, copper
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and zinc drew adventurers from far
and wide to this remote corner of
Montana. But shipping the ore was
always a problem, often costing more
than the value of the ore itself. Until the
completion of the Beartooth Highway,
the nearest railhead was north of
Gardiner, Montana which required
travel through Yellowstone National
Park.
It was probably this talk of gold that
piqued railroad financier Jay Cooke’s
interest in building a railroad to the
area. He pushed for a bill that would
open up access to the northern edge
of the Park, but Congress wouldn’t
budge. When that attempt failed, Cooke
turned his attention toward making the
proposed Red Lodge-Cooke City route
a reality.
Many of the silver mines went bust
in the early ‘30s when silver values
dropped, but several of the original gold
mines remained in fitful production
through the 1990s.
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Silver Gate
The town of Silver Gate
is just three miles beyond
Cooke, but its roots
weren’t originally set in
mining. Legend has it that
in the fall of 1931, a man
named John L. Taylor
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was headed for work in
the Beartooth Highway
construction camps when
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he ran into a character named
S. Double who owned 160 acres off
western town to serve the tourist
land just outside the newly established
trade and to provide building sites
National Park. Taylor bought the
for summer recreationists.” Original
land from Double, with the plan of
covenants included regulations on
establishing a city that would cater to
setbacks, signs, and building standards
tourists on their way to Yellowstone.
requiring log construction.
The town was named Silver “because of
the silver haze which seemed to shine
over the mountains” and Gate because
it was to be a gate to Yellowstone
Park, according to a story recorded by
Taylor’s daughter. It was to be a “rustic,
So when you’re booking your trip, plan
a few extra days for Cooke City and
Silver Gate. Because year-round, they
keep the Welcome Mat out for those
of us in need of some high-country
adventure.
| LOCAL FACTS
Just the Facts
Helpful Numbers
Emergencies.......................................................911
Non-Emergency Fire Department .............446-2320
Police Department ....................................446-1313
Carbon County Sheriff ...............................446-1234
Justice of the Peace ...................................446-1440
Beartooth Ranger District Office................446-2103
Fish, Wildlife & Parks Regional Office ........247-2940
Carnegie Public Library .............................446-1905
MEDICAL
Beartooth Billlings Clinic (hospital) ...........446-2345
Mountain View Clinic ................................446-3800
CHURCHES
Calvary Episcopal church ...........................425-1371
Christian Life Assembly of God ..................446-1455
Church of Christ .........................................446-1575
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 446-1353
Messiah Lutheran Church ..........................446-2430
Palisades Resort Ministry ..........................446-9817
Red Lodge Alliance Chapel ........................446-0147
Red Lodge Baptist Church .........................446-1927
St. Agnes Catholic Church ..........................446-1237
United Church of Christ .............................446-1444
All Montana phone numbers serviced with 406 area code.
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Central Reservations Service - 406-446-1718 or 888-281-0625
RV dump station, travel information, 24-hour brochure room, public restrooms, picnic area
Weather
It always pays to be prepared for cooler weather
when you’re vacationing in Red Lodge. Even in
the heart of summer, expect your mornings and
evenings to be chilly. Layering your clothing will
help you stay comfortable all day long.
Log on to www.redlodge.com/weather for
current conditions and a 5-day forecast.
Red Lodge Stats
Elevation ..................................................5,555 feet
Area Population ..............................................2,483
County ..........................................................Carbon
Business District ....................................5 city blocks
Land area ..................................... 2.57 square miles
Median resident age ................................41.7 years
Infomration provided by city-data.com.
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GETTING AROUND | D E S T I N AT I O N R E D LO D G E
Getting Around
DRIVING
Red Lodge is about a 60-mile drive from
either Billings, MT or Cody, Wyoming.
From Billings, take I-90 west to Laurel,
then Hwy 212 south. From Cody, take
Hwy 120 north to Belfry, then 308 west.
FLYING
The closest airports are the Billings Logan
International Airport, 406-247-8609,
www.flybillings.com or the Yellowstone
Regional Airport in Cody, Wyoming, 307587-5096, www.flyyra.com
Rental cars are available at either airport
or in Red Lodge through Beartooth Ford,
406-446-1400 or Boyd’s, 406-446-1519.
Shuttle service is available through Red
Lodge Tour and Taxi, 406-425-3091.
ROAD REPORTS
Montana Travel Information ...................................511
Wyoming Road Report ..........................888-996-7623
MILEAGES & TIMES
FROM RED LODGE
Absarokee, MT............................. 35 miles/45 minutes
Bearcreek, MT ............................... 6 miles/10 minutes
Billings, MT .........................................59 miles/1 hour
Bozeman, MT .............................. 170 miles/ 2.5 hours
Cody, WY .............................................64 miles/1 hour
Cooke City, MT ................................... 65 miles/3 hours
Glacier National Park ..................457 miles/8-10 hours
Jackson, WY .................................... 227 miles/7 hours
Nye, MT ...............................................42 miles/1 hour
Roscoe, MT .................................. 18 miles/25 minutes
West Yellowstone, MT ..................... 154 miles/5 hours
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