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Event InformationMontana 4x4 Association Presents the Twelfth Annual Divide Ride 2010 :: Boulder, MT :: July 12 - 18, 2010 M4X4A is celebrating thirty-six years of four wheel drive activities. Our association formed in 1974 to bring clubs and interested four wheelers together to present a single directive in managing public lands. It is only through the cooperation of all forest users that we will be able to enjoy our sport for years to come. Through our example as concerned four wheelers, we can impress local businesses, the Forest and BLM with our methods and procedures of care and safety. Thank you for your attendance. The membership of M4X4A will try to assure your Montana experience is a pleasant one. Boulder, Montana Jefferson County was established in 1865 as one of the original nine counties in the Montana Territory. Of the 56 counties in Montana, Jefferson County ranks 19th in population with approximately 12,000 residents and is 43rd in total area with 1657 square miles The present county courthouse was dedicated in 1889 and is listed on the National Historic Register. When the county was first organized, most of the income depended upon mining operations. One of the largest and best known mining towns in the area was elkhorn, which is eighteen miles from Boulder, and is one of the trail ride choices. Two of the buildings are under the care of the State of Montana as part of the state park system. Boulder resides in Gold West Country, one of Montana's six tourism regions. The area offers wildlife viewing, outdoor recreation, and many historical mining locations. The Boulder River runs south of town and flows into the Jefferson River, which was explored and named by Lewis and Clark. The Jefferson River is one of the three rivers that form the Missouri River at Three Forks, Montana. Five mines in the Boulder area have been converted to radon health mines. Thousands of people visit these mines each year to breathe the air and drink the water for relief from arthritis, emphysema, bursitis, cataracts, and many other ailments. Naturally, the owners of the health mines do not guarantee any cures, but many visitors claim their health is greatly improved after visiting the mines. Also within driving distance is Montana's capital city - Helena.Around the turn of the century, Helena had more millionaires per capita than any town in the United States. Today,Montana's state capital is one of the state's most diverse towns with lots of cultural events, interesting architecture and excellent historic sites. Last Chance Gulch - one of the most significant gold strikes in Montana. The area around Helena is also blessed with plenty of wildlife and recreation opportunities on Holter, Hauser and Canyon Ferry Lakes, which were all created by dams on theMissouri River. The spectacular canyon of the Missouri River north of Helena was dubbed the "Gates of the Mountains" by Meriwether Lewis - the illusion the steep limestone cliffs seem to open before you as you travel the river. South of Boulder on I-15, is the mining city of Butte, often called the"richest hill on earth." For over 120 years, Butte built its fortune on copper mining. Gold and silver were also mined in Butte and was a booming metropolis in the early days. Some sites to see while in Butte are the Berkley Pit, Copper King Mansion and the World Museum of Mining. The Our Ladies of the Rockies statue stands 90 feet tall at 8,510 feet and looks down on Butte from the Continental Divide. Tourism information: Accommodations: RV Dump Road Report/Conditions Divide Ride 2010 Registration Divide Ride 2010 Contact Registration is limited to 150 vehicles Camping Guidelines Rules |
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