About Us

MISSION

Travelers’ Rest Connection supports Travelers’ Rest State Park through outreach, advocacy, and educational experiences connecting the past to the future.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Kara Bartlett, President
  • Hattie Redmon, Secretary
  • Kristy Lake, Treasurer
  • Mary Ann Albee
  • Stephanie Castillo
  • Sara Clevidence
  • Lee Hodsdon
  • Megan McMeekin
  • Bruce Mihelish
  • Molly Stockdale, Executive Director

BY THE NUMBERS

  • 80,000+ visitors each year
  • 10,000 years as a cultural crossroads among Native American peoples
  • 3,000 hours volunteered as guides and interpreters
  • 2,000 school children experiencing hands-on history on field trips
  • 130+ species of birds identified
  • 65 acres of natural beauty
  • 1 – the ONLY archaeologically verified campsite of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery

PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTANA STATE PARKS

The unique partnership between Montana State Parks and Travelers’ Rest Connection ensures that Travelers’ Rest State Park provides the highest level of visitor services, as well as unique educational opportunities. From tours to storytelling, from field trips to community events, we support a wide variety of programs for children and adults. These programs are delivered by professional parks staff, AmeriCorps members, and  dedicated volunteers.

First Day Hike
Hasan Davis portrays York at Expedition Days 2019
Selis Qlispe Elder Tony Incashola speaks at Winter Storytelling
Trekker Kids
two children using the Agents of Discovery app to explore Travelers' Rest State Park