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Fort Benton is a living tribute to the days when the West was wild, the landscape uncharted and rivers connected the country.

Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, visit historical landmarks or float and explore the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument considered the best place in the nation to experience the Lewis & Clark Trail.

Fort Benton is nestled alongside the Missouri River on the High Plains of Montana. The region defines Big Sky Country with its blue dome of sky overhead, the Rocky Mountains faintly in view and the sacred buttes and peaks of Central Montana looming nearby.

The climate in the summer is typically hot and dry, cooling off toward evening especially in the river valley. During spring and autumn it is warm during the day and cool in the evenings. While it is cold in winter, the area receives generous winter sunshine and crystal clear skies. Warm Chinook winds also are common in winter snapping a cold streak in hours. At any time, sudden weather changes are common, so be prepared. Sweaters and jackets come in handy even in summer and layering is recommended.

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