Smokejumpers are highly trained specialists who parachute into remote areas of national forests to fight the spread of wildfires. The Nation's largest training base for Smokejumpers is located in Missoula. The remodeled (1992) visitor center at the Depot will offer updated displays, dioramas and viedos related to fire Guided tours are given of the parachte loft and training facilities. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
8:30 am to 5 pm
Duration of tour is 45 minutes to an hour.
Minimum time to visit Depot without tour is 20 minutes.Admission Free, Donations Accepted.
Location:
5765 West Broadway St, Missoula Montana 59808
Telephone
Toll Free: 406-329-4934
Other Lolo National Forest nearby:
(Missoula) Aerial Fire Depot & Smokejumpers Center
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06/08 Coming to The Missoula area
Buttermilk Festival Kamiah ID April6 Learn to make butter the old fashioned way with a modern day twist, and then enjoy your creation on some fresh baked Dutch oven bread. Take in the pancake breakfast, Buttermilk Bowl bowling tournament, horse plop 50/50 raffle, variety of vendors and live music throughout the day.
Pierce 1860 Days Celebration Pierce ID August2-4 Celebrating the founding of the First Gold Rush Town in Idaho! Fun for the whole family...live music, street dance, parade, games, costume contest, ATV Fun Run, Dutch Oven cooking, craft & food vendors, softball tournament, and more.
Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival Hamilton MT August24-25 Compete, play, and dance this August at the Marcus Daly Mansion.
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