Bear Gulch Has More Pictographs Than Anywhere Else In Montana
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Jessica Wick
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If you’ve lived in Montana for awhile, you’ve surely heard of Pictograph Cave State Park in Billings — and perhaps you’ve even visited. But believe it or not, there’s one place in Montana that has even more pictographs, and it’s a true hidden gem. We’re talking about Bear Gulch in Central Montana, a scenic ravine with plenty of prehistoric art.
The area has a unique rugged beauty you won't find anywhere else in Montana.
In addition to being a treasure trove for the history buff, the gulch is a pretty pleasant place to walk through.
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Compared to the 100-200 at Pictograph Cave State Park, it's safe to say this spot has the highest number of pictographs in Montana.
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From animals like elk and bison to warriors with shields, you'll see a little bit of everything here.
When archeologists visited Bear Gulch in 1989, they were blown away by the discovery. After that, two teams of archeologists visited the site, and efforts were made to keep everything well-preserved.
But you will notice graffiti made by American pioneers who were passing through in the 1800s on their way out west.
They have had to suspend private tours for awhile, but they will resume as soon as current conditions allow.
Have you ever been to Bear Gulch?
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