{"id":1646,"date":"2016-10-19T02:29:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T02:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/?p=1646"},"modified":"2016-10-19T02:29:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T02:29:13","slug":"visit-the-pictograph-caves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/2016\/10\/19\/visit-the-pictograph-caves\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Pictograph Caves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Three haunting destinations await you at the state park: The Pictograph, Middle and Ghost caves. In prehistoric times, these caves were homes for hunters, and today\u2019s local loop trail lets you check out the remaining rock paintings (or pictographs) that have sustained through all these years. Winter hours from October through March are 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m., with the visitor center open until 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/iStock_74969535_SMALL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1647\" src=\"https:\/\/ledgestonehotel.com\/hotel-billings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/09\/iStock_74969535_SMALL-300x188.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find the parking lot at 3401 Coburn Road in Billings, and Park Manager Jarret Kostrba is usually available. It\u2019s the perfect destination to consider the original human habitat of Montana, and it became a National Historic Landmark in 1964. The archaeological aspects of the caves are wondrous, and visitors get a unique experience when exploring the mystery and history of the site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early Inhabitants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The original hunters who flocked to the Pictograph Cave left us more than 100 rock paintings as well as many artifacts. Researchers estimate the oldest art to be more than 2,000 years old. However, the interpretations of the paintings are up for discussion. You\u2019ll find images of warriors, animals and weaponry peppered throughout the caves.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also wildlife viewing as you make the loop trail and, of course, plenty of photo opportunities. Bring a picnic lunch and the entire family for a one-of-a-kind outing in Billings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Three haunting destinations await you at the state park: The Pictograph, Middle and Ghost caves. 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