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We'll take a close look at
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for "Fool's Gold." |
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Walk south to see the Basin U.S. Post Office |
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and "Basin Creek Pottery & Studio." |
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we'll discover a rare and
historic trail sign |
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that was once found all over Montana decades
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Continue walking south to see the wonderfully |
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preserved "Rex Flour" advertisement.
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Farther up the hill we come
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"Waste water Settling Pond." |
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Walk to the southern edge of
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visit the remains of the old Glass Brothers
smelter. |
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Walk north on Basin Street to
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When the snow is like this it's a shame |
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not to go for a ski up in the hills. |
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We'll you excuse us please. |
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Make a dash through
the White Pine trees for |
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the Jack Mountain Lookout. |
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to explore the mining history of
of Basin, Montana |
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by hiking up to the Jack
Mountain Lookout. |
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Explore
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the Jack Mountain Lookout. |
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the trees. One of the cabins has
a Finnish sauna! |
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Finally, take a good
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