Elk Country Visitors Center - Missoula, MT
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beagle39z
N 46° 55.096 W 114° 01.974
11T E 725912 N 5200355
The Elk Foundation's Elk Country Visitor Center is more than just a museum. It's an experience that reveals the beauty, diversity and importance of elk country across North America.
Waymark Code: WMF9VZ
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2012
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Fun and interactive, the exhibits invite you to learn more about elk, elk country and the role the Elk Foundation plays in conservation.
Discover the diverse wildlife that calls elk country home, explore the role we all play in conserving habitat, and connect with the rich heritage that makes the outdoors so important to so many of us.
Along the way, you'll hear elk bugle, test your knowledge of wildlife, identify animal tracks, feel the weight of an elk antler, enjoy wildlife conservation films, and more.
Other highlights include an impressive display of trophy elk mounts and our gift shop featuring Elk Foundation clothing and merchandise, wildlife art, calendars, and more.
The Elk Country Visitor Center is located at the Elk Foundation's headquarters at 5705 Grant Creek Road in Missoula, Montana.
January 1 - April 30 8am - 5pm (M-F), 10am - 5pm (Saturday), Closed (Sunday)
May 1 - December 31 8am - 6pm (M-F), 9am - 6pm (Saturday), 9am - 6pm (Sunday)
Holiday Closures
Thanksgiving, Christmas, December 25, New Years, January 1
Open Year Round?: yes
Interpretive Programs?: yes
Live Animal Displays: no
Hours: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.