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Just south of Boulder, off Hwy-69, is the "NOT QUITE A GHOST TOWN" of ELKHORN.
Its quiet streets watch many visitors come to see the old buildings
and artifacts from its boom time of the Late 1880's. Just off I-15
at exit 160 south of Boulder are the remote ghost towns of COMET
and GRAY EAGLE. Each had an active mine for its support during their
boom days. All around the towns of Boulder and Basin, (9 miles south
of Boulder on I-15), are old log and rock buildings from a time
when mineral mining was the wealth of the territory. Many of these
buildings are still in use. Some have been renovated for more modern
use and comfort.
South of Boulder on Hwy-69 is the BOULDER HOT SPRINGS, (the old
Diamond S Ranchotel), with its natural hot water pools. It carries
an atmosphere of a time during prohibition and the roaring 20's.
It was once a hot spot for the politicians and well to do citizens
around the Helena area.
East of Whitehall is the LEWIS AND CLARK CAVERN STATE PARK. Don't
miss a visit while you are in the Boulder and Whitehall area.
About 18 miles North of Helena, just off I-15, is a breath taking
boat tour through the "GATEWAY TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS", as named
by Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark).
To the south, in the mining city of Butte are the "WORLD MUSEUM
OF MINING" and "OUR LADY OF THE ROCKIES." Both are worth seeing
while visiting the area. Also in Butte is the "COPPER KING MANSION,"
which is a National Historic Place. The mansion has been featured
in National Geographic, New York Times, Los Angeles Examiner, San
Francisco Chronicle, and Readers Digest. |