We started out in the rain, then picked up US 89 off US 9O, much of the way approximating Lewis and Clark route. The Sheldon Valley below was was named for some Sheldon guy who was part of their expedition. The bronze statue here named is Thunder Jack and depicts the tough and resourceful mountain man. I had learned at the Cody Museum that these bronze statues are cast in sections and assembled. Weather was rainy then clowdy, yet the sky goes for miles. This is the Big Sky State for you.
Near Great Falls, we passed sluice box park. Silver was discovered near here in 1879. The limestone cliffs are filled with caves. There had been 5" of snow nearby last week.
Supper at the Cattleman's Club Restaurant was very tasty and filling.
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