Chinook

Chinook, the province seat of Blaine County is situated on Lodge Creek, where it purges into the Milk River. Our town's name originates from an Indian word signifying "warm breeze", and it is this breeze, dissolving the snow in January and February, that makes it feasible for steers to achieve the rich grasses and survive. While you are around the local area, make sure to visit our numerous attractions.

The Blaine County Museum highlights zone history and relics with an accentuation on the residence time. Local American ancient rarities and culture make up a critical piece of the historical center's gathering, together with early photographic records of Nez Perce life. Military and Nez Perce antiques from the Bears Paw Battlefield are on show. The war zone ought to be on your agenda. Interpretive signs and markers line the pathway through the combat zone - you won't have any desire to miss this awesome display.

The Blaine County Wildlife Museum offers a phenomenal show of creatures local to the region. The Bears Paw Battlefield is the site of the last significant Indian fight in the United States, which is found only 16 miles south of town on Route 240. It is one of Montana's three units of the Nez Perce National Historic Park.