Paddling Montana: A Guide to the State's Best RiversMontana’s rivers hold a wealth of riches, and Paddling Montana, fully updated and revised, features over thirty river trips for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers. History buffs can follow the routes of Lewis and Clark along the Missouri, the Jefferson, the Beaverhead, and the Bitterroot. Whitewater enthusiasts can head for the Gallatin or the Madison’s Beartrap Canyon. Look inside to find:
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Contents
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| 7 | |
3 Bighorn River | 13 |
4 Bitterroot River | 18 |
5 Bitterroot River West Fork | 23 |
6 Blackfoot River | 27 |
7 Boulder River | 34 |
8 Bull River | 38 |
24 Missouri River | 128 |
25 Powder River | 139 |
26 Red Rock River | 143 |
27 Rock Creek | 147 |
28 Ruby River | 150 |
29 Smith River | 155 |
30 Stillwater River | 161 |
31 Sun River | 168 |
9 Clark Fork River | 42 |
10 Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone | 53 |
11 Clearwater River | 57 |
12 Dearborn River | 61 |
13 Flathead River Main Stem | 66 |
14 N orth Fork Flathead River | 73 |
15 Middle Fork Flathead River | 78 |
16 South Fork Flathead River | 85 |
17 Gallatin River | 91 |
18 Jefferson River | 97 |
19 Judith River | 102 |
20 Kootenai River | 106 |
21 Madison River | 111 |
22 Marias River | 119 |
23 Milk River | 124 |
32 Swan River | 173 |
33 Tongue River | 177 |
34 Two Medicine River | 181 |
35 Whitefish River | 185 |
36 Y aak River | 188 |
37 Yellowstone River | 192 |
Providing a Future for Montanas Treasured Streams | 203 |
For More Information | 205 |
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Map Resources | 212 |
Stream Access | 214 |
Help Us Keep This Guide Up to Date | 219 |
About the Author | 220 |
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