Visitors' Center
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Just over the railroad track and around the corner from I-90 exit 105 is
the Missoula Convention and Visitors' Bureau - always ready to fill you
in with interesting stories, tips and directions about this fascinating
area. Of course, Lewis and Clark are one of the main topics. Hells Gate
is another. What is Hell's Gate. Ah, let them tell it. And make sure the
kids can hear the story. You can phone the visitors' center (toll free)
at 1-800-526-3465. Website:
Missoula.
Take exit 105, head south on Van Buren, cross the tracks and turn
right on US-10. Go 1 block and turn left on Jackson. Another block and
turn left again on Front. The Visitors' Center is almost mid-block on
your right.
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Missoula
Carousel & Dragon Hollow - Give the kids a fun break. They can
ride the carousel and/or head next door to Dragon Hollow Kids Park. Let
them play for about an hour while you sit and watch (snacks available).
Even a wooden bench can be welcome after a few hours behind the wheel.
For more information, contact the visitors' center or phone
1-406-549-8382.
Smoke Jumpers
Center
- Watch videos showing how forest fires are tamed with smoke
jumpers. This is where they're trained. After one visit many a boy - and
girl - has declared, "I'm going to be a smoke jumper!".
Located at 5765 West Broadway (at the airport). From I-90 take exit 99
and follow Airway Blvd to Broadway (I-90 Business); turn right and the
Center is just 200 yards on the left. For more information, phone
1-406-329-4972. They have an on and off again web site (i.e., it doesn't
always respond) at
SmokeJumpers.
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