Columbus

Columbus is the seat of Stillwater County, 42 miles west of Billings between Reedpoint and Park City near Cooney Reservoir Recreation Area.

This full-service community in the foothills of the Beartooths boasts the "most scenic route to Yellowstone National Park" via Hwy 78 and US 212 over Beartooth Pass. Located at the confluence of the Stillwater River and Yellowstone River, Columbus offers the Museum of the Beartooths for an understanding of area history, including artifacts of the Rosebud River Crow Indians, Northern Pacific railroad memorabilia and World War II histroy.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: 30th Annual Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Great Falls January 15 thru January 17 Christmas Tours at the Conrad Mansion Kalispell November 27 thru December 27 Festival of Quilted Wonders Miles City continuing thru November 15 Flathead Sled Dog Days Whitefish January 8 thru January 10 Meet Me In Missoula Missoula December 4 thru December 6

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