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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site - Chickens

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

4.6(21 reviews)
0.5 mi

Absolutely worth the stop. This ranch was acquired by the NPS with all the original documents,…read morefurnishings, out buildings and conveyances. This is a working ranch. In summer staff grow, cut and store hay in the way thenoriginal ranchers did. A chuck wagon is set up by the barns where staff cook over an open fire and tell stories of cattle ranching. And yes, they do still have cattle on the ranch. Besides a tour of the home and many barns, bunkhouse and sheds, there are multiple trails to enjoy. This area gets quite hot in the summer so be sure to have water and sun protection. In winter it's windy and cold, so dress warm. A good amount of both car and RV parking is available. Public restrooms near the visitor center and the house. If in the area, this is definitely worth a visit for an hour or a day. Picnic tables are availble for guests use.

I wasn't really sure what was the historical significance of this to warrant NPS status, until I…read moredid the tour of the historic ranch house and read some of the displays. Essentially, when people think of the Wild West and the cowboys, it was only a small period of time due to mild weather. As the United States expanded westward and the Native Americans and bison were being pushed out or killed, there were large tracts of unsettled grassland. Anyone could set up shop or a house or trading post without much fuss. The cattle industry expanded and so large herds of cattle lived on the open range mostly unattended until the spring round up to brand calves and separate out mature animals to sell. Hence, the cowboys were used for this hard work. The industry collapsed as overgrazing led to to insufficient winter forage, especially during the harsh winter of 1886-1887, when hundreds of thousands of cattle died. Bison were able to get through the snow for forage, but cattle could not. Also, the invention of barbed wire led to the parceling and ownership of private land, cutting down on the open range available for cattle to graze on. This park preserves one of the ranches of the time when cattle were grazing on the open range. There's cattle, horses, chickens, and barn cats to see, as well as many historic farm equipment. It was very fun to explore and clarified a time in US history I didn't give much thought to before.

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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site - One of many out buildings

One of many out buildings

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site - Chuck wagon. In summer NP Rangers dress as cowboys and make cowboy coffee over the fire

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Chuck wagon. In summer NP Rangers dress as cowboys and make cowboy coffee over the fire

Reeder's Alley

Reeder's Alley

3.3(3 reviews)
35.2 mi

The cobblestone roads and steep hills make this a fun walk back through time along Reeder's Alley…read more There are some interesting old buildings and fences, all that have signs of wear and tear, but plenty of life left for us to appreciate.

Reeder's Alley, one of Montana's oldest streets and longest survivors of man and nature, is a…read morebeautiful testament to the heart of Helena. It is on the national register of historic places and I could really feel the significance of this site when I was there. The alley is easy to miss as it is quite small and hidden from the new streets of Helena. However, there is a big arc sign over the start of the alley that says Reeder's Alley. Parking is on the street or in the few metered spots to the left of the alley. Walking through the arc, I was transported back in time. The brick road, brick buildings and log cabins are something that you don't see much of anymore. And the cracks and imperfections are all what signify the tragedies and realities that this place has gone through since the 1870's. There is an interpretive and convention center located in the back of the alley. Unfortunately, it wasn't open when I was there, but I'm sure there is a ton of interesting information about the place. It was awesome to see that the brick buildings are in use as well. There are several different businesses that are being run inside the alley like Dundee's Barber Shop, Saigon Alley, Top Sign and Graphics and Helena's Visitor Center. They also have one of my favorite things. A little free library. It's where you take a book and replace it with one of your own. Fun for everyone! Overall, Reeder's Alley shows a great deal of strength, heart and willingness to keep it's history alive and thriving.

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Reeder's Alley
Reeder's Alley
Reeder's Alley

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