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Best place to watch wildlife
Domestic: American Prairie, Montana
Observing the magnificent bison roaming the Great Plains might be the quintessential American wildlife experience. It is the largest mammal in North America, with males growing up to six feet tall and weighing up to 2,000 pounds, and their numbers rebound on lands managed by American prairie, a public-private conservation partnership that plans to connect 3.2 million acres. Some 800 buffalo inhabit these pastures, along with growing populations of elk, deer and pronghorn antelope.
The 1.1 million acres Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, which straddles the Missouri River in the northeastern part of the state, is the anchor of the system, with all kinds of outdoor activities, from hunting and hiking to bird watching and hiking. pleasure cruising. But for some of the best wildlife viewing, head to the private Mars Vista site, 75 miles north of Lewistown off Highway 191, where you can take the kids on a two-mile nature trail and settle in at Antelope Creek Campground (from $18). For a legit safari, visit Sun Prairie's most remote property, pitch a tent at Buffalo Camp ($12), and travel 50 miles of gravel and dirt roads in search of the resident bison herd. Remember to keep a safe distance from animals, which can run up to 35 miles per hour. How far away is it safe? Use the (literal) rule of thumb: extend your arm and stick out your opposable finger. If all the bison is covered, everything is fine. Bison calves are born in May and June, and adults enter rut, when males fight for females' attention, in July and August. Elk usually follow suit, with their mating season in September and October. —Graham Averill
