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Three Forks (pop. 1,500) is several miles west of Bozeman on I-90. Three Forks is remembered in history as the place where Hidatsa Indians raided a Shoshone camp and captured the young Indian girl Sacagawea (also Sacajawea) in 1800.
Near Three Forks, the trout-filled Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers come together and form the Missouri River.
Lewis & Clark Caverns (a state park), about nineteen miles west of Three Forks, is known for its spectacular underground columns, stalagmites, and stalactites, formed over thousands of years.
Many tourists stop at Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery, when visiting Three Forks, Montana. This eatery offers baked goods and a deli.
A good choice for lodging is the Fort Three Forks Motel (800) 477-5690. The Fort Three Forks motel has full RV hook-ups. For lodging click on the Montana.Ms site and book a room online with Expedia. Enjoy Three Forks!
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