Browning, Tribal headquarters in Montana, United States
Browning is a town on a high plateau near Glacier National Park, serving as the administrative center of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The community includes schools, a community college, public buildings, and lodging options for visitors.
The settlement was founded in 1885 and took its name from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs at that time. It became the administrative seat of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in 1895.
The Museum of the Plains Indian here displays crafts, objects, and art from the Northern Plains nations. You can see how these traditions continue to shape the community today.
The town sits at high elevation and can be cold and windy, especially during winter months. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing help when walking around the area.
In a famous winter night during 1916, temperatures dropped around 55 degrees Celsius in less than 24 hours. This extreme weather event remains part of the area's local history.
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