American Prairie Announces New Land Purchase in Montana

American Prairie Announces New Land Purchase in Montana

Enjoying our outdoors in Montana is pretty much a statewide pastime for everyone.  You would be hard pressed to find someone that hasn't been camping, hiking, biking or any of the multitude of outdoor activities we enjoy in the last few months.

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American Prairie is hoping to expand those opportunities for residents in the state today and for future generations to continue to be able to enjoy.  With two new recent land purchases, even more lands will now be open to the public.

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Chouteau County Aquisition Near Lewis and Clark Expedition Historical Sight

Newly acquired property in Chouteau County in Montana totals 1365 acres, which includes 630 deeded acres and 735 leased acres.  The land sits across the Missouri River where the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped at Slaughter River.

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Alison Fox, CEO of American Prairie described the property as a great jumping off point for recreationists:

This property is an incredible area for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing, and a great jumping off point to explore this part of the Missouri River Breaks.

American Prairie donated 109 acres of the area back to the Montana State Parks Foundation.  Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks are currently developing plans for the newest state park.  The new area would include "interpretive signage, day-use parking, bathrooms, and a small campground so visitors can enjoy the river corridor overnight."

American Prairie Also Acquires Land in Phillips County in Montana

American Prairie also announced that they have purchased an additional 84 deeded acres in Phillips County near the Antelope Creek Campground.  According to Fox, "every acquisition is meaningful, and these additional 84 acres will provide terrific river access and another scenic camping spot."

With the addition of these 2 new properties, American Prairie has a "total habitat base to 528,408 acres, which is comprised of 141,157 deeded acres and 387,251 leased public acres."  Learn more about American Prairie here.