Battlefield Tour

Step back in time with a guided tour of Big Hole National Battlefield, led by our dedicated rangers, across the very ground where people camped and fought during the tragic events of August 1877. Along the way, rangers share stories of bravery, resilience, and cultural ......More

Step back in time with a guided tour of Big Hole National Battlefield, led by our dedicated rangers, across the very ground where people camped and fought during the tragic events of August 1877. Along the way, rangers share stories of bravery, resilience, and cultural significance, painting a vivid picture of the lives affected and the legacy that endures.This tour will be along the Siege Trail, which is 1.2 miles long and has about 75 feet of elevation.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Meet at the lower parking lot.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Battlefield Tour

Step back in time with a guided tour of Big Hole National Battlefield, led by our dedicated rangers, across the very ground where people camped and fought during the tragic events of August 1877. Along the way, rangers share stories of bravery, resilience, and cultural ......More

Step back in time with a guided tour of Big Hole National Battlefield, led by our dedicated rangers, across the very ground where people camped and fought during the tragic events of August 1877. Along the way, rangers share stories of bravery, resilience, and cultural significance, painting a vivid picture of the lives affected and the legacy that endures.This tour will be along the Siege Trail, which is 1.2 miles long and has about 75 feet of elevation.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Meet at the lower parking lot.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Travelers' Rest State Park Historian: Summer Speaker Series

More information coming soon!

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Battlefield Tour

Step back in time with a guided tour of Big Hole National Battlefield, led by our dedicated rangers, across the very ground where people camped and fought during the tragic events of August 1877. Along the way, rangers share stories of bravery, resilience, and cultural ......More

Step back in time with a guided tour of Big Hole National Battlefield, led by our dedicated rangers, across the very ground where people camped and fought during the tragic events of August 1877. Along the way, rangers share stories of bravery, resilience, and cultural significance, painting a vivid picture of the lives affected and the legacy that endures.This tour will be along the Siege Trail, which is 1.2 miles long and has about 75 feet of elevation.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Meet at the lower parking lot.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Travelers' Rest State Park Historian: Summer Speaker Series

More information coming soon!

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Mikailah Thompson on Beadwork - Summer Speaker Series

Mikailah is an Afro-Indigenous beadwork artist from the nımí·pu· (Nez Perce) Nation.  She will demonstrate beading techniques and discuss when beadwork began, who the nımí·pu·  traded with, and more.  She will also discuss and show some of the distinct styles of the nım......More

Mikailah is an Afro-Indigenous beadwork artist from the nımí·pu· (Nez Perce) Nation.  She will demonstrate beading techniques and discuss when beadwork began, who the nımí·pu·  traded with, and more.  She will also discuss and show some of the distinct styles of the nımí·pu·.

Visitor Center

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Mikailah Thompson on Beadwork - Summer Speaker Series

Mikailah is an Afro-Indigenous beadwork artist from the nımí·pu· (Nez Perce) Nation.  She will demonstrate beading techniques and discuss when beadwork began, who the nımí·pu·  traded with, and more.  She will also discuss and show some of the distinct styles of the nım......More

Mikailah is an Afro-Indigenous beadwork artist from the nımí·pu· (Nez Perce) Nation.  She will demonstrate beading techniques and discuss when beadwork began, who the nımí·pu·  traded with, and more.  She will also discuss and show some of the distinct styles of the nımí·pu·.

Visitor Center

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle,......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.

Dan Shook on the Grant-Kohrs Ranch Connection - Summer Speaker Series

Dan Shook, a 5th generation Montanan and longtime ranger at Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, will share about the impacts of the Flight of 1877 on places like Deer Lodge, Anaconda, and Butte, and the role Grant-Kohrs Ranch played in the Battle of Big Hole.  He ......More

Dan Shook, a 5th generation Montanan and longtime ranger at Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, will share about the impacts of the Flight of 1877 on places like Deer Lodge, Anaconda, and Butte, and the role Grant-Kohrs Ranch played in the Battle of Big Hole.  He will also speak to some of the ranching traditions shared by the Big Hole Valley and Grant-Kohrs Ranch.

Visitor Center

Ranger Talk

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this ......More

Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big Hole National Battlefield. These programs, held either on the Visitor Center deck or in the viewing room (weather dependent), offer stunning views of the battlefield and bring the history of this site to life. Our rangers share stories of the people and events of the 1877 battle, and the enduring significance of this sacred ground.Programming subject to change.  Check at the visitor center for the latest schedule.

Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.