Guided rock art hike set at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

From Montana State Parks

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will host its first guided rock art hike of the season Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

This guided hike is an opportunity to learn about two distinctive methods for producing rock art, the differences between pictographs and petroglyphs, and how symbols are used in interpreting a people or an era. People can learn about these topics as they join state park staff on a hike that is off-trail and strenuous along the cliffs at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park.

People are asked to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, as weather conditions can change quickly.

The cost for the hike is $4 per person and the tour is limited to 20 participants. People can call First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park at 406-866-2217 to reserve a spot.

The hike is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to ice or snow. The park is currently in winter hours of operation which is Oct. 1 through March 31,Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Admission to the park for Montana residents is free.  Non-residents pay $4 for walk-in entry or $6 per vehicle.

For more information call the park visitor center at 406-287-3541.

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Online: http://stateparks.mt.gov/first-peoples-buffalo-jump .

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What: A strenuous guided hike off trail to view petroglyphs and pictographs made by the First Nations people as well as European carvings made by early settlers.

When: Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon

Where: First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, 342 Ulm-Vaughn Rd., Ulm