Yellowstone Kelly Interpretive Site — Attraction in Billings

What a fascinating life of the famed adventurer, hunter, trapper, Chief of Scouts, Luther ‘Yellowstone’ Kelly lived. A guide during the Indian Wars of the West in 1870 & 80’s. He had his right pinky finger shot off in a skirmish with Sioux Indians in the Ft Buford area. The Sioux by that time were the big bully invaders of Assiniboine country from the Minnesota uprising. Assiniboine & many other plains tribes were practically wiped off the map because of small pox, over 90% of their people perished. Prior to that, Assiniboines were some of the most ferocious warriors in battle of The Missouri & Yellowstone river bottoms due to their bravery & mass numbers. “Keep not standing fixed and rooted. Briskly venture, briskly roam.” was one of Yellowstone Kelly’s quotes of his travels in Indian country but all over the West. He def lived up to it! Nice to see an interpretive site that honor’s the legendary man of the West himself,...

This is nice, I remember coming here years ago all there was, was a plaque on his grave. What a great way to show respect for this mountain man, Explorer and trapper! As for the black otter trail it's a nice hike I start at boot hill cemetery and walk to the rest...

My absolutely favorite place to see the sunrise, quiet, safe, secluded and overlooking the city, you get an unobstructed view of the entire skyline. Lots of paved trail to run, bike, hike, walk. 5 parking spots but empty at sunrise. Don't miss this, the birds sing...