Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 172

BILLINGS, MT Plan Your Summer Adventure in Montana’s Trailhead Your perfect summer adventure awaits in Billings Montana’s Trail- head. Home to more than a few spectacular must-sees, Billings is a bucket list destination you’ll be talking about for years to come. visitors will see glacial lakes, mountain meadows and, even in the height of summer, impressive snowpack! This drive will leave you with a memory that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss it. Beartooth Highway This scenic pass is the most beautiful gateway to Yellowstone National Park, allowing breathtak- ing vistas and Montana’s highest mountain – Grizzly Peak. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Billings Rims Sandstone bluffs surround the Billings community, varying in height from 300 – 500 feet above the city. These bluffs, affec- tionately known as the Rims or Rimrocks, offer miles of trails and history and are a favorite among visitors and locals alike. From the top, enjoy a view of five different mountain ranges: Beartooths, Bulls, Pryors, Crazies, and Bighorn Mountains. Adventurers can enjoy biking or hiking along the cliffs, while some may even rap- pel over the edge or climb the rocks along the trail system! You’ll also take in the spectacular Yel- lowstone River below. Plan to kayak, fish, or simply explore this gem running through town.