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May 22, 2024 · On Tuesday, mules transported the new monuments to the Mann Gulch site in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness. One of two sets of mule strings that transported the new monuments, tools,...
3 days ago · Explore the stunning beauty and fascinating history of the Gates of the Mountains in Helena, Montana! Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, see the huge ...
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May 16, 2024 · About Us. The scenic Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest stretches 2.8-million acres through central and north-central Montana. The Forest is comprised of island mountain ranges bisected by the Continental Divide and Missouri River and includes 6 ranger districts: Lincoln, Helena, Townsend, Judith - Musselshell, Rocky Mountain, and Belt ...
May 23, 2024 · 75 years ago, on August 5, 1949, a team of 15 smokejumpers were called to the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness for a fire burning in a gulch. As the team approached the area, high winds caused the fire to expand, cutting off the smokejumpers and forcing them to flee uphill.
May 22, 2024 · In coordination with the Last Chance Backcountry Horsemen, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest replaced four of the monuments honoring the thirteen firefighters who perished in the 1949 fire. Pack mules carried the new monuments to the Mann Gulch site in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness.
May 16, 2024 · For those seeking the ultimate wilderness adventure, Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska stands as a beacon of untouched natural beauty and rugged terrain. Spanning over 8.4 million acres, this park is characterized by its complete lack of roads, trails, and permanent human habitation. It is one of the few places in the world where you ...
5 days ago · The new monuments were transported via mule to the Mann Gulch site in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, where a team of Forest Service staff and the Montana Discovery Foundation installed the new monuments and will return to clean and paint the new crosses.
