Gallatin River, Mountain river in Yellowstone National Park and Montana, United States
The Gallatin River extends 120 miles from Wyoming through Montana, flowing between Madison and Gallatin mountain ranges before joining the Missouri River.
Named by Meriwether Lewis in 1805 after Albert Gallatin, the river corridor witnessed Native American hunters, fur trappers, and gold prospectors throughout the 1800s.
The river gained international recognition when scenes from the 1992 film 'A River Runs Through It' were filmed along its banks.
Visitors can access multiple fishing spots along the river, with Cameron Bridge and Erwin Bridge providing entry points for anglers seeking rainbow and brown trout.
The river features a challenging section called the Mad Mile, where spring snowmelt creates Class IV rapids attracting whitewater rafting enthusiasts.
GPS coordinates: 45.44201,-111.22903
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:03
Montana offers a range of landscapes from the peaks of Glacier National Park to the central plains. The state has several mountain routes including the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Beartooth Highway, both exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation. Glacial lakes such as Flathead Lake and Lake McDonald stretch over miles, with geological formations revealing millions of years of natural history. The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman holds significant dinosaur fossil collections. Montana's mining history is evident in the streets of Virginia City, a former territorial capital founded in 1863, where over 200 buildings from the 19th century are preserved. The Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates the 1876 conflicts between the U.S. Army and Native American nations. To observe local wildlife, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center houses bears and wolves in protected habitats. Hikers can take the 18-kilometer Highline Trail along the continental divide or walk to the Grinnell Glacier through alpine lakes in Glacier National Park.
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