Northeastern Montana: More than land to blast through

I've driven through northeastern Montana twice. The second time was last summer. Each time my husband, kids and I have blasted through on our way to elsewhere--once to East Glacier and once to Billings. With the miles it takes to get that far from central Ohio, putting the pedal to the metal is a tendency.

As we pass each town separated by wide expanses of scenery topped by endless sky, "That looks like a neat place. I wonder what it's like?" My attention, however, is more on our friends who are waiting for us at the end of journey. After reading this travel article in the New York Times, I'm thinking that the next time we should stop longer than it takes to fill the gas tank..

First, I didn't realize how rich in dinosaurs this region is. My son is sooooo determined to dig for dinosaur bones. Here it's possible. When we were in Miles City, one of the region's towns, and the only place we stopped, the only digging was by my husband who dug a pheasant that we hit back in North Dakota out of the grill of our car.

Along with digging for dinosaur bones, fishing for paddlefish is another area offering. Plus, there are several museums that pay tribute to the natural and human history and life of this part of Montana. Next time, we're parking the car and getting out. The article is a keeper since it tells exactly where to go.The article's slide show is a perfect enticement.

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