Play With Wildlife At Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, Then Explore The Silver Run Loop Trail In Montana

Montana is full of natural beauty and unspoiled territory filled with majestic creatures and you can experience both without ever leaving the town of Red Lodge. Here, you'll find the state's most impressive wildlife sanctuary filled with the local residents of Yellowstone. From there, you're only a few miles away from the Silver Run trail, one of the best local hikes to see the landscape of Yellowstone. This double-header of adventure is fun for all ages and is one of the best ways to explore Big Sky Country.

Located in a sleepy Montana town is the state's best place to see the wildlife of Yellowstone.

A beautiful garden surrounds it, and this wildlife sanctuary provides a permanent home for wildlife deemed unreleasable due to injuries or being raised by humans from a young age.

Clare the red fox is a long-time resident and is one of the smaller animals.

Then there's Speedy the bison, who is growing up fast and will soon be a majestic beast of the prairie.

The smaller residents, like these curious raccoons, are kept in enclosures full of enrichment to keep them entertained.

One sanctuary resident is Roxanne, an American badger found in a burrow after losing her mother to hunters.

The sanctuary has frequent programs for guests and kids where they can get up close with some of the animal residents.

After your animal adventure, head a few miles west to Silver Run Trailhead, the start of a 5.3-mile loop trail.

This is an easy route with some amazing views of the Montana countryside, but you can expect some informal ways to travel the landscape.

Towering trees, rushing streams, and mountain views await as you explore this lightly-traveled route.

It's an ideal hike for those who like birdwatching or who simply want to take in the unspoiled splendor of one of the country's most beautiful regions.

Have you been to this trail or wildlife sanctuary in Montana? In the comments section, let us know what you think of these Red Lodge attractions — and anything you'd add to the perfect day trip. If you're interested in visiting the wildlife sanctuary, make sure to visit their website to learn more about their programs. If you're excited about another Montana adventure, why not go camping in a yurt?