Canget - Red Lodge, Montana

RECREATION | DESTINATION RED LODGECANOEING & KAYAKING Fromthe snowy peaks and plateaus of theBeartooths, pristine waters tumbleand flow through magnificentcanyons and valleys offering a varietyof boating experiences, from themildest of canoe trips to the wildestof whitewater. The Stillwater Riverfeatures long, extended rock gardenareas, some good-sized waves andcountless eddies. For experiencedkayakers, the wild and scenic ClarksFork offers Class IV and Class Vwaters. To the north,the YellowstoneRiver’s quieterwaters offer tranquilcanoeing andkayaking as well asrafting and motorboating.© Merv ColemanHUNTING Fromthe mountains south of town tothe grasslands to the east, the wildcountry surrounding Red Lodgeoffers a wide range of huntingterritory. The diversity of the landoffers a variety of hunts, includingupland game birds, deer, bear and elk.For details on hunting regulations,online licenses, and season dates,contact Montana Fish, Wildlife andParks (406-247-2940 or http://fwp.mt.gov/r5).SNOWMOBILING In the ruggedBeartooth Mountains just south ofRed Lodge, you’ll find deep powdersledding and hillclimbing accompaniedby spectacular scenery.Over the Pass, CookeCity offers nearly 100miles of groomed andungroomed trails. Andthen, of course, there’sYellowstone NationalPark, with 200 milesof groomed trails, abundant wildlifeand stunning scenery.Public ParksLion’s Club ParkOn Hauser between 5th and 8th streets. Featurespicnic facilities, Moose Trails Playground, basketballcourts, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball and, duringthe winter months, a skating rink.Rotary ParkOn the east bank of Rock Creek at 19th Street. Offerspicnic tables, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.FIELD SCHOOL PARKOn Hauser, between 9th and 10th streets. Offerstennis courts, picnic tables and playgroundequipment.City Swimming PoolOn Hauser and 14th streets. Open to the public dailyfrom June through August.Visitor’s Center Picnic AreaAt the intersection of Highways 78 and 212. Offerspicnic tables, water and an RV dump station.Skateboard ParkOn 10th and Hauser, featuring a half pipe, quarterpipes, rails, a three sided pyramid, concrete hits anda skate bench.www.redlodge.com/parks24 FACEBOOK.COM/REDLODGE TWITTER.COM/REDLODGEMONTANA