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Preserving the Legacy: Montana’s Historic Ninemile Ranger Station
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Elevation Note
Ninemile Ranger Station sits at 3500 feet and Missoula, MT sits at 3205 feet in elevation
Equipment Requirements
Equipment will be supplied. Bring work clothes, gloves, safety glasses; comfortable, sturdy work/walking shoes or boots; water bottle (at high altitudes you are more susceptible to dehydration and altitude sickness. Carrying a water bottle with you and drinking plenty of water is of utmost importance to avoid these unpleasant and sometimes dangerous problems.) Bring your own tool belt with your favorite tools if you wish.
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Sep 8 — Sep 14, 2013
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Type:
Three-Star Hotel
Description:
Just three miles from downtown, one can easily great restaurants and unique shops while staying at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn. There are many charming free time attractions nearby. These attractions include: Missoula Smokejumpers Visitor's Center, Carousel-Dragon Hollow Park, Larchmont Golf Course and Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area. Montana Rock Creek, Glacier National Park and Garnet Ghost Town are also can't miss vacation options before or after the program. The stunning scenery of the mountains or Missoula Valley surround the hotel. The hotel's complementary full breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, scrambled eggs, potatoes and more and offers a great start to the day.
Contact info:
5280 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808 USA
phone: 406-543-0700
web:
bestwesternmontana.com/hotels/best-western-plus-grant-creek-inn
Room amenities:
Cable or satellite television, flat screen TV's; In-room movies, Lodgenet Pay Per View; Coffee/tea maker; Hairdryer; Iron, ironing board; High-speed Internet access, wireless; Wake-up calls; Voice mail; Microwave; Refrigerator; Adjoining rooms available
Facility amenities:
Coffee Available In Lobby; Entirely Smoke-Free Property; Free Airport Transportation; In-Room Accessibility; Pet Friendly Environment; RV & Truck Parking; Steam Room & Sauna Accessibility Equipment For The Deaf; Hot Complimentary Breakfast; Free On Site Parking Handicapped Parking; Indoor Swimming Pool; Wheelchair Accessible; Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access; Health & Fitness Center; Laundry Facilities; Spa Tub
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
varies
Seasonal rates call (406) 543-0700 for information.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Day One: Sunday, September 08
- Check-in, welcome dinner, orientation and introductions. Ranger...
Check-in, welcome dinner, orientation and introductions. Ranger Station staff briefs the group on the work project goals and the historic work site.
Afternoon:
Check-in between 4 and 5 PM
Dinner:
Walk 2-4 blocks to dinner at local restaurant.
Evening:
Orientation and introductions followed by preview of work project goals and an overview of the Ninemile Ranger Station. The historic Ninemile Ranger Station offers a front row seat to view the workings of a back woods ranger station. The Ninemile Remount Depot, currently the Ninemile Ranger Station, was established in 1930 as a working Forest Service ranch, stock breeding program and training center for packers. Ninemile packers and livestock were an integral part of early firefighting efforts providing pack support to fire crews in remote areas.
Lodging:
The Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Meals Included:
Dinner
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Type:
Three-Star Hotel
Description:
Just three miles from downtown, one can easily great restaurants and unique shops while staying at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn. There are many charming free time attractions nearby. These attractions include: Missoula Smokejumpers Visitor's Center, Carousel-Dragon Hollow Park, Larchmont Golf Course and Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area. Montana Rock Creek, Glacier National Park and Garnet Ghost Town are also can't miss vacation options before or after the program. The stunning scenery of the mountains or Missoula Valley surround the hotel. The hotel's complementary full breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, scrambled eggs, potatoes and more and offers a great start to the day.
Contact info:
5280 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808 USA
phone: 406-543-0700
web:
bestwesternmontana.com/hotels/best-western-plus-grant-creek-inn
Room amenities:
Cable or satellite television, flat screen TV's; In-room movies, Lodgenet Pay Per View; Coffee/tea maker; Hairdryer; Iron, ironing board; High-speed Internet access, wireless; Wake-up calls; Voice mail; Microwave; Refrigerator; Adjoining rooms available
Facility amenities:
Coffee Available In Lobby; Entirely Smoke-Free Property; Free Airport Transportation; In-Room Accessibility; Pet Friendly Environment; RV & Truck Parking; Steam Room & Sauna Accessibility Equipment For The Deaf; Hot Complimentary Breakfast; Free On Site Parking Handicapped Parking; Indoor Swimming Pool; Wheelchair Accessible; Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access; Health & Fitness Center; Laundry Facilities; Spa Tub
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
varies
Seasonal rates call (406) 543-0700 for information.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Day Two: Monday, September 09
- Ranger Station project orientation, walk through and safety meeting....
Ranger Station project orientation, walk through and safety meeting. Work projects begin. Ninemile Remount Depot history tour and packing demonstration.
Breakfast:
Deluxe complimentary breakfast at the hotel
Morning:
Travel 25 miles from lodgings to the Ninemile Ranger Station. The morning will begin with a project orientation and safety meeting. A brief history of Ninemile as they walk through and describe the projects lead by ranger station staff. The Ninemile Ranger Station is district headquarters and continues to be a working ranch as well as home to the Northern Region Pack Train and the Ninemile Wildlands Training Center. The training center focuses on teaching traditional skills and historic preservation to agency personnel and the public. The historic facilities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are known for their Cape Cod style of architecture. The Ninemile Remount Depot, currently the Ninemile Ranger Station, was established in 1930 as a working Forest Service ranch, stock breeding program and training center for packers. The group will divide into work projects and work will begin. Work projects will include various painting/staining projects; rebuilding fence around the ranger station that has rotted; and rebuilding the stock loading ramp, which is part of the historic stock facility at Ninemile and continues to be used by Forest Service districts bringing horses and mules in stock trucks to winter at Ninemile.
Lunch:
Lunch on site.
Afternoon:
Work projects continue through mid afternoon. Discover the significance of the Ninemile Remount Depot on a guided history tour and a packing demonstration. See first hand how the ranger station has long provided experienced packers and their animals for fighting fires and for back country work projects. Located on the Ninemile Ranger District compound, this historic site is educational, nostalgic and a visual delight, with its Cape Code architecture, beautiful pasture and mountain landscapes.
Dinner:
Dutch oven dinner at work site.
Evening:
Back to lodgings for free evening.
Lodging:
The Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type:
Three-Star Hotel
Description:
Just three miles from downtown, one can easily great restaurants and unique shops while staying at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn. There are many charming free time attractions nearby. These attractions include: Missoula Smokejumpers Visitor's Center, Carousel-Dragon Hollow Park, Larchmont Golf Course and Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area. Montana Rock Creek, Glacier National Park and Garnet Ghost Town are also can't miss vacation options before or after the program. The stunning scenery of the mountains or Missoula Valley surround the hotel. The hotel's complementary full breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, scrambled eggs, potatoes and more and offers a great start to the day.
Contact info:
5280 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808 USA
phone: 406-543-0700
web:
bestwesternmontana.com/hotels/best-western-plus-grant-creek-inn
Room amenities:
Cable or satellite television, flat screen TV's; In-room movies, Lodgenet Pay Per View; Coffee/tea maker; Hairdryer; Iron, ironing board; High-speed Internet access, wireless; Wake-up calls; Voice mail; Microwave; Refrigerator; Adjoining rooms available
Facility amenities:
Coffee Available In Lobby; Entirely Smoke-Free Property; Free Airport Transportation; In-Room Accessibility; Pet Friendly Environment; RV & Truck Parking; Steam Room & Sauna Accessibility Equipment For The Deaf; Hot Complimentary Breakfast; Free On Site Parking Handicapped Parking; Indoor Swimming Pool; Wheelchair Accessible; Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access; Health & Fitness Center; Laundry Facilities; Spa Tub
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
varies
Seasonal rates call (406) 543-0700 for information.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Day Three: Tuesday, September 10
- Work projects continue. Afternoon presentation on fire ecology from...
Work projects continue. Afternoon presentation on fire ecology from Ninemile Ranger Station forest ranger and fire prevention tech.
Breakfast:
Deluxe continental breakfast at hotel
Morning:
Travel to work site, daily briefing and continued project work.
Lunch:
Dutch oven lunch at work site.
Afternoon:
Work projects continue. Break early for afternoon presentation from OVH Ranger and Fire Prevention Tech. Discover the processes that link the natural incidence of fire in an ecosystem and the ecological effects of this fire. Ranger will discuss the role of fire prevention and fire as a natural and necessary contributor to habitat vitality and renewal. Consider the stewardship mission of Wildland Fire Operations and the vital role that WFO plays in overall successful ecosystem management. Travel back to lodgings.
Dinner:
Walk 2-4 blocks to restaurant close to lodgings.
Evening:
Free evening
Lodging:
The Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type:
Three-Star Hotel
Description:
Just three miles from downtown, one can easily great restaurants and unique shops while staying at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn. There are many charming free time attractions nearby. These attractions include: Missoula Smokejumpers Visitor's Center, Carousel-Dragon Hollow Park, Larchmont Golf Course and Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area. Montana Rock Creek, Glacier National Park and Garnet Ghost Town are also can't miss vacation options before or after the program. The stunning scenery of the mountains or Missoula Valley surround the hotel. The hotel's complementary full breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, scrambled eggs, potatoes and more and offers a great start to the day.
Contact info:
5280 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808 USA
phone: 406-543-0700
web:
bestwesternmontana.com/hotels/best-western-plus-grant-creek-inn
Room amenities:
Cable or satellite television, flat screen TV's; In-room movies, Lodgenet Pay Per View; Coffee/tea maker; Hairdryer; Iron, ironing board; High-speed Internet access, wireless; Wake-up calls; Voice mail; Microwave; Refrigerator; Adjoining rooms available
Facility amenities:
Coffee Available In Lobby; Entirely Smoke-Free Property; Free Airport Transportation; In-Room Accessibility; Pet Friendly Environment; RV & Truck Parking; Steam Room & Sauna Accessibility Equipment For The Deaf; Hot Complimentary Breakfast; Free On Site Parking Handicapped Parking; Indoor Swimming Pool; Wheelchair Accessible; Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access; Health & Fitness Center; Laundry Facilities; Spa Tub
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
varies
Seasonal rates call (406) 543-0700 for information.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Day Four: Wednesday, September 11
- Work projects continue; visit the Elk Country Visitor Center.
Breakfast:
Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel
Morning:
Travel to work site, daily briefing and continued project work.
Lunch:
Dutch oven lunch at work site.
Afternoon:
Work projects continue. Break mid-afternoon and travel back to Missoula for an excursion to the Elk Country Visitor Center and discover more about elk, elk country, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its role in conserving wildlife habitat and upholding North America's hunting heritage. Founded in 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has protected and enhanced 5 million acres of habitat across the US and Canada.
Dinner:
Dinner at local restaurant.
Evening:
Free evening
Lodging:
The Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Three-Star Hotel
Description:
Just three miles from downtown, one can easily great restaurants and unique shops while staying at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn. There are many charming free time attractions nearby. These attractions include: Missoula Smokejumpers Visitor's Center, Carousel-Dragon Hollow Park, Larchmont Golf Course and Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area. Montana Rock Creek, Glacier National Park and Garnet Ghost Town are also can't miss vacation options before or after the program. The stunning scenery of the mountains or Missoula Valley surround the hotel. The hotel's complementary full breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, scrambled eggs, potatoes and more and offers a great start to the day.
Contact info:
5280 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808 USA
phone: 406-543-0700
web:
bestwesternmontana.com/hotels/best-western-plus-grant-creek-inn
Room amenities:
Cable or satellite television, flat screen TV's; In-room movies, Lodgenet Pay Per View; Coffee/tea maker; Hairdryer; Iron, ironing board; High-speed Internet access, wireless; Wake-up calls; Voice mail; Microwave; Refrigerator; Adjoining rooms available
Facility amenities:
Coffee Available In Lobby; Entirely Smoke-Free Property; Free Airport Transportation; In-Room Accessibility; Pet Friendly Environment; RV & Truck Parking; Steam Room & Sauna Accessibility Equipment For The Deaf; Hot Complimentary Breakfast; Free On Site Parking Handicapped Parking; Indoor Swimming Pool; Wheelchair Accessible; Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access; Health & Fitness Center; Laundry Facilities; Spa Tub
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
varies
Seasonal rates call (406) 543-0700 for information.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Day Five: Thursday, September 12
- Morning work projects continue. Expert Dutch oven cook demonstrats...
Morning work projects continue. Expert Dutch oven cook demonstrats this outdoor cooking style and guides group in preparation of evening meal.
Breakfast:
Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:
Travel to work site, daily briefing and continued project work.
Lunch:
Lunch at work site
Lunch:
Enjoy a Dutch Oven Cooking demonstration and lesson by local cook and specialist in this unique style of cooking. Participants will take a new path of discovery as they learn the art of Dutch Oven Cooking and help prepare their evening meal. All will enjoy the amazing aromas, great fellowship, and the breathtaking landscape as dinner simmers in the cast iron kettles.
Dinner:
Dutch oven dinner on site
Evening:
Travel back to lodgings and enjoy some free time.
Lodging:
The Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type:
Three-Star Hotel
Description:
Just three miles from downtown, one can easily great restaurants and unique shops while staying at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn. There are many charming free time attractions nearby. These attractions include: Missoula Smokejumpers Visitor's Center, Carousel-Dragon Hollow Park, Larchmont Golf Course and Montana Snow Bowl Ski Area. Montana Rock Creek, Glacier National Park and Garnet Ghost Town are also can't miss vacation options before or after the program. The stunning scenery of the mountains or Missoula Valley surround the hotel. The hotel's complementary full breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, scrambled eggs, potatoes and more and offers a great start to the day.
Contact info:
5280 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59808 USA
phone: 406-543-0700
web:
bestwesternmontana.com/hotels/best-western-plus-grant-creek-inn
Room amenities:
Cable or satellite television, flat screen TV's; In-room movies, Lodgenet Pay Per View; Coffee/tea maker; Hairdryer; Iron, ironing board; High-speed Internet access, wireless; Wake-up calls; Voice mail; Microwave; Refrigerator; Adjoining rooms available
Facility amenities:
Coffee Available In Lobby; Entirely Smoke-Free Property; Free Airport Transportation; In-Room Accessibility; Pet Friendly Environment; RV & Truck Parking; Steam Room & Sauna Accessibility Equipment For The Deaf; Hot Complimentary Breakfast; Free On Site Parking Handicapped Parking; Indoor Swimming Pool; Wheelchair Accessible; Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access; Health & Fitness Center; Laundry Facilities; Spa Tub
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
varies
Seasonal rates call (406) 543-0700 for information.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Day Six: Friday, September 13
- Final work day as projects are wrapped up.
Breakfast:
Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel
Morning:
Travel to work site, daily briefing and continued project work.
Lunch:
Lunch at work site.
Afternoon:
Wrap up work projects
Dinner:
Catered dinner at the hotel.
Evening:
Closing presentation by Ninemile Ranger Station staff and board of directors.
Lodging:
The Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Seven: Saturday, September 14
- Independent departures
Breakfast:
Deluxe continental breakfast at hotel.
Morning:
Complimentary airport shuttle
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Free Time Opportunities
Missoula, MT
Fort Missoula
The Historical Museum of Fort Missoula was established in 1975 to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Missoula County and western Montana. The Museum is located on 32 acres at the core of historic Fort Missoula (1877-1947) and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum houses an estimated 22,000 artifacts, including 13 historical structures. Winter Hours (Labor Day-Memorial Day) are 12-5 pm MST. For more information call 406-728-3476.
For additional information, visit:
www.fortmissoulamuseum.org
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
For scheduled events contact the chamber by calling (406) 543-6623 or email for general information at info@missoulachamber.com.
For additional information, visit:
http://www.missoulachamber.com
Missoula Symphony
Check website or call (406) 721-3194 for schedule.
For additional information, visit:
www.missoulasymphony.org
Montana Museum of Art & Culture
Located on The University of Montana campus in Missoula, Montana Museum of Art & Culture is one of the state's oldest and most prominent cultural reserves. The museum's Permanent Collection, begun in 1894, includes more than 11,000 original works. MMAC, formerly the Museum of Fine Arts, and formerly administered by the School of Fine Arts, became a state museum in 2001 and is now structured as a unit of the Office of the Provost. Academic year gallery hours are Tues, Wed, Sat: 12 - 3 pm MST; Thurs & Fri: 12 - 6 pm MST. For more information call 406-243-2019. Admission is free-donations welcome.
For additional information, visit:
http://www.umt.edu/montanamuseum/default.aspx
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visitor Center
The Elk Country Visitor Center offers the opportunity to learn more about elk, elk country and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The exhibits include a diorama populated by life-size mounts of elk, bear, antelope and more. A large portion of the center is dedicated to the signs and sounds of elk, from their distinctive bugles to the size and shape of their tracks. The conservation displays cover the relationship between elk and Native people, the fascinating history of the hunter-conservationist movement, and the role the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation plays in that movement today. Founded in 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has protected and enhanced 5 million acres of habitat across the US and Canada. Admission is free. Call 406-523-4545 for more information.
For additional information, visit:
www.elkfoundation.org
The Carousel for Missoula
Magic is made by volunteers. Missoula cabinet-maker Chuck Kaparich made a promise to the Missoula City Council in 1991, "If you will give it a home, and promise no one will ever take it apart, I will build A Carousel for Missoula." Kaparich, who had spent many childhood hours on the carousel at Columbia Gardens in Butte, Montana, had already carved four carousel ponies and had purchased an antique frame in thousands of pieces. The Council agreed and Kaparich’s dream of A Carousel for Missoula became the dream of a community. A board of directors was formed to facilitate organization and fund raising, Kaparich taught others to carve, mechanics began the process of restoring 16,066 pieces, painters were recruited, and Missoula began working together to create a treasure. The story of the Carousel includes wood and metal, concrete and colored glass, hearts and hands, and countless hours of loving labor. Enjoy the Carousel 11am to 5:30pm MST Sept. through May. Prices are 75¢ for children (<16) and seniors (>55); $2.25 for adults; $1.50 for an adult and child sharing a seat and people with disabilities are always welcome to ride free. For more information call 406.549.8382. By Opening Day, May 27, 1995, over 100,000 hours of volunteer time had gone into the construction of 38 permanent ponies, three replacement ponies, two chariots, 14 gargoyles, gargoyle frames and mirror frames, and the largest band organ in continuous use in the United States, all within a jewel box building.
For additional information, visit:
http://www.carrousel.com/acfm
The Missoulian
The Missoula newspaper offers a free booklet entitled "Hike, Bike and Run", which includes descriptions and locations of all the trails in the Missoula area. This is a free booklet and can be sent directly to your home. Office hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm MST Monday-Friday; Phone: (406) 523-5200; Toll free: 1-800-366-7102
For additional information, visit:
http://missoulian.com/app/contact/
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