Big Timber KOA

Natural Bridge State Park

A 30 minute drive south of Big Timber brings you to Natural Bridge Falls. The paved paths start at the parking lot and meander along the Boulder River. There are several viewing points with signs telling about the area, falls and wildlife. In the spring there are actually three separate falls. Later in the year the river flows undergrournd to reveal the limestone bedrock. Toilet facilities and picnic tables are available. A well maintained dirt trials leads to a scenic point directly across from the falls. For a day hike continue on the Green Mountain Trail. The terrain will change from grassland to heavy timber. Look for Limner pine, Lodge Pole Pine, Douglas Fir and wildflowers galore. Deer, bear, elk, and small animals may be seen along the way.

Halfmoon Park

North of town, follow Big Timber Creek into the Crazy Mountains. Halfmoon Park is equipped with vault toilets, picnic area, water and parking area for day hikes. Then fish, picnic, lay in the sun, splash in the crystal clear water or hike out of the county. BigTimber Falls (also known as Halfmoon Falls) is an easy 1/2 mile walk from the parking area. Blue Lake (good fishing) is 51/2 miles father up the trail.

Crazy Mountians

There are several legends as to how they got their name. One of them is that a woman (some say Indian - some say white) went mad on the prairie, possibly due to the death of her family, and took refuge in the mountains. Indian belief require the crazy people to be left alone, and so she was.

Melville Church

Located a country mile from the little town of Melville in Sweet Grass County. You will find one of the earliest churches in Montana. In 1885 a hard working self sufficient group of pioneers organized the first Lutheran Congregations in Montana. In November 1914, the little white church, complete with steeple and bell was dedicated. The church is located in the hear of sheep and cattle country where you can enjoy the peacefulness of the prairie with he magnificent Crazy Mountains towering in the background.