Fall fun awaits at the National Bison Range

It seems as though summer just started and already we’re heading towards the Labor Day weekend, with fall just around the corner from there.  However, this does not signal the end of the fun at the National Bison Range, only the start of some changes in hours of operation.

This is reflected in the Bison Range’s new fall hours which start on Tuesday, September 4.  The Visitor Center will be open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.  The scenic drives will be open from 6:30 a.m. to dark, with the actual closing time for the Main Gate changing frequently as the sun sets earlier every day.  Visitors will need to begin the Red Sleep Mountain Drive by 6 p.m. to be able to finish before the main gate closes.  This 19-mile, one-way gravel road takes about 1½ to 2 hours to drive.  The shorter Buffalo Prairie Drive takes about 20 to 30 minutes. 

If you are unsure about the opening or closing times of any of the scenic drives or the Visitor Center, please call (406) 644-2211 for further information.