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Other Attractions & the Surrounding Area including Glacier National Park

Ninepipes Lodge & Allentown Restaurant

Ninepipes Lodge and Allentown Restaurant offers majestic Rocky Mountain views. Our close proximity to Glacier National Park, the National Bison Range, and Flathead Lake offers a variety of entertainment options. Our ideal location on Highway 93 at the Ninepipes Reservoir is 40 minutes from Missoula and 20 minutes from the lake.

Here at Ninepipes, we offer a true Montana vacation experience. Let us welcome you with our Mission Valley hospitality!


Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge

Ninepipes National Wildlife RefugeWaterfowl numbers vary through the year. The Mission Valley is located between the Pacific Flyway, found more to the west, and the Central Flyway, which is over the Continental Divide to the east. So Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge rarely sees very large numbers of birds during migration. The birds seem to come in waves – such as a flock of 100 tundra swans for a few days before they move on, then the next week it might be the western grebes, then redheads, then coots, and so on. You can access the bird checklist with notes of habitat and seasons.

Ninepipe NWR closes to public access during hunting season to allow a resting area for the birds.

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National Bison Range

National Bison Range

The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908 and is one of the oldest Wildlife Refuges in the nation. A large portion of the 18, 500 acre Range consists of native Palouse prairie; forests, wetlands, and streams are also found here providing a wide range of habitats for wildlife. Elk, deer, pronghorn, black bear, coyote and ground squirrels are just some of the mammals that share the area with 350 to 500 bison. Over 200 species of birds also call this home including eagles, hawks, meadowlarks, bluebirds, ducks, and geese.

Visitor Center

The best place to start your visit is at the Visitor Center. Here you will find informative displays and handouts, restrooms, videos, a bookstore, and staff to answer your questions. Pay entrance fees here.

Auto Tours

Prairie Drive/West Loop: a 5-mile gravel road that travels through the flats. It is open to trailers and large RVs. It goes by the Bison Display Pasture. Plan for 1/2 hour. Open year round.


 

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  1. ONLINE GIFT STORE Opening in February

    February 1, 2021 - February 9, 2022
  2. Black Tie Event planned for May 20, 2021

    May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Adults $7
Seniors $6
Students $5
Children (ages 6 -12) $3

Ninepipes Museum is a Blue Star museum offering free admission to current military personnel and their families.

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Available Year-round
Call 406-644-3435 or email us at info@ninepipesmuseum.org to schedule your tour.

69316 Highway 93 Charlo, MT 59824

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Testimonials

This is one of the most exquisite displays of Euro/Indian cultural meeting I’ve seen. Beautifully organized and displayed — Connie, Gig Harbor, WA

Very thoughtful narrative and photos and artwork. Good to hear detail told in its timeline. Wish I had more time to spend. Thank you — Penny, Grand Rapids, MI

What a wonderful introduction to the people of the area and their history. Thank you. — Adam, Worcester, MA

Learned so much about local Native American tribes. Extremely interesting. — Bernadette, Bennington, VT

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