The 6-mile (10-kilometer) long Quake Lake began to fill in 1959 when an earthquake-triggered landslide plugged the Madison River canyon. The slide buried 19 campers, but protected the lower Madison Valley from the tsunamis that sloshed over Hebgen Dam higher up the canyon.
The earthquake was measured at a magnitude 7.3 - 7.5 on the Richter scale, and was one of the strongest and deadliest to occur in Montana in the last 100 years. The landslide was one of the most-costly ever in the Northwest United States.
A visit to the Visitor's Center provides...
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Green River Lakes
The upper of these two glacier-made lakes is designated wilderness where boating is restricted to paddle power. The Green River Campground is at the end of the rough road from Pinedale and is reputed by backcountry enthusiasts to be one of the Forest Service’s most scenic.
The Green River Lakes are the...
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Chico Hot Springs
Historic pool and lodge capture a natural hot spring and rustic ambiance. The springs sustain a large garden and greenhouse which provide fresh produce for fine dining. The lodge welcomes families, pets, and also caters to groups.
Chico Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa offers the quintessential Montana...
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