BADLANDS
BADLANDS - The eroded "badlands" exposed along the
Milk River road just North of Havre combine geology, paleontology and scenery in
a short 5-mile drive. The road follows the channel of the ancient Missouri River
to the site of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rookery park and river
access.
Fossils found in these "badlands" prove the
existence of marine animals, dinosaurs and other reptiles and even tropical
plants in this area millions of years ago. Though much of the area is under
private ownership requiring permission to trespass, the easy, short drive is
interesting and rewarding.
