Blackfoot River Guided Tour Wildlife History and Conservation
Overview
This tour is more than sightseeing—it’s a story you’ll understand
Explore the Blackfoot River through the lens of geology, ecology, and history. Guests don’t just see the landscape—they leave understanding how it was formed, impacted, and ultimately restored.
- Small-group experience (no crowded buses)
With limited group sizes, you get a more personal, relaxed day. There’s time for questions, wildlife sightings, and meaningful conversation—not just quick photo stops.
- Guided by interpretation—not just transportation
This is a true guided experience, not a point-to-point shuttle. Each stop builds on the last, connecting science, landscape, and human history into one cohesive story.
- Thoughtfully designed by a local guide company, this tour is built around connection—to place, to story, and to the bigger picture of conservation in the American West.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bear Spray
- Spotting Scopes
- Entrance fee
- Expert Interpretation
- Binoculars
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Trekking Poles
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Clothing, Footwear, and Raingear
- Guide Gratuity
- Backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bugspray
Meeting Location
123 Carousel Drive
Missoula, MT 59802, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Milltown State Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Blackfoot River
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Lewis and Clark Trail
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bear Spray.
- Spotting Scopes.
- Entrance fee.
- Expert Interpretation.
- Binoculars.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Trekking Poles.
- Reusable Water Bottles.
- Clothing, Footwear, and Raingear.
- Guide Gratuity.
- Backpacks.
- Sunscreen.
- Bugspray.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Blackfoot River Guided Tour Wildlife History and Conservation is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Blackfoot River Guided Tour Wildlife History and Conservation will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bear Spray
- Spotting Scopes
- Entrance fee
- Expert Interpretation
- Binoculars
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Trekking Poles
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Clothing, Footwear, and Raingear
- Guide Gratuity
- Backpacks
- Sunscreen
- Bugspray
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
