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Makoshika State Park 1301 Snyder St, Glendive, MT 59330 ☎ 406-377-6256 Last Updated: 04/04/2024 |
| Makoshika State Park is Montana's largest state park featuring badland formations and the fossil remains of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and more. The name Makoshika (Ma-ko'-shi-ka) is a variant spelling of a Lakota phrase meaning 'bad land' or 'bad earth'. | |
| Today, as Montana's largest state park, the badlands of Makoshika are set aside for visitors to see and enjoy. In addition to the pine and juniper studded badland formations, the park also houses the fossil remains of such dinosaurs as Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops. A newly remodeled visitor center (with a gift shop) at the park entrance houses a Triceratops skull and other badland interpretive displays. Find out more about Montana paleontology exhibits and digs at Montana Dinosaur Trail. Included within the park are an archery site, scenic drives, hiking trails, 28 camping sites, a group picnic area, and an outdoor amphitheater. Makoshika State Park encompasses 11,538 acres at an elevation of 2,415 feet. The park offers special events throughout the year, including Montana Shakespeare in the Park, March for Parks, summer youth programs and the famous Buzzard Day festival, June 8 & 9, 2018 featuring 10k & 5k races and a fun run, Native American singers & drummers, mini golf, jumping house, food, folf tournament, hikes and more! | |
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