POMPEYS PILLAR NATIONAL MONUMENT

The national monument is known for its picturesque rocky silhouette in cubic form 60 meters above Yellowstone River, 48 kilometers west of Billings, but also to accommodate the only physical testimony of the Lewis and Clark convoy. If you look closely at the rock, you can see the remains of carved animals, memories of the tribes that come camping and hunt the bison near the river. In 1806, Captain William Clark left his signature and the date in that rock. After crossing the water divide, the convoy is divided into two groups so Lewis can explore the Marias River. It was during this trip that Captain Clark went to the Pompeys Pillar and left the mark now very popular. Count just over one kilometer to reach the rock. When the park is closed, visitors can always visit the site during the day but the infrastructure is closed (toilets, Interpretative Center).