Date: Saturday, April 18 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Location: Meet at the Montana Natural History Center. Travel by NorthSky Adventures van. Cost: $150 MNHC members/$160 non-members REGISTER HERE (registration coming soon) Registration closes Friday, June 5 Travel to the iconic Blackfoot River on a day tour with NorthSky Adventures that tells one of Montana’s greatest conservation success stories. Guests will learn how a river once heavily impacted by mining, logging, and pollution was restored through decades of collaboration, science-based management, and community stewardship. As you explore this now-pristine trout stream, you’ll see firsthand how healthy watersheds support thriving fisheries, wildlife, and local communities—an inspiring example of how thoughtful conservation can bring a landscape back to life. We’ll stop at Milltown State Park, Johnsrud Park, Daigle’s Eddy, Sheep Flats, Whitaker Bridge, and Ninemile Prairie before ending the tour at Clearwater Junction. What’s Included: Expert interpretation and insight from our professional naturalist guides A full lunch Drinking water, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages Roundtrip transportation Binoculars, spotting scopes, trekking poles, and bear spray Entrance fees and permits Our guides carry emergency communication devices, first aid kits, and are current WFRs or EMTs What to Bring: Reusable water bottles Clothing, footwear, and raingear and layers appropriate for changing Montana weather conditions Backpacks Guide gratuity Sunscreen Bug spray Weather is highly variable, and it is advisable to check the weather before the tour We recommend bringing a fleece or puffy jacket and a rain jacket just in case Activity Level: Easy. On and off the van multiple times throughout the day. Standing. Walking on flat ground. FAQ What’s the refund policy? The course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees.
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