Downstream Campground, Fort Peck State Park

Some highlights of this trip were definitely in Steve's corner:) An interpretive center and a tour of the Fort Peck Dam Project. The project was part of the FDR New Deal work program. Started in 1933 the project was to build the Dam for flood control but as the need for electricity and technology advanced, the Dam became an important hydroelectric plant. The construction of the dam, the surrounding boom towns that cropped up and the massiveness of the project itself fascinated my bridge construction man:)
The interpretive center also had a very informative exploration of the dinosaur fossils found in this part of Montana. Of particular interest was the finding of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, 90 percent of its skeleton was uncovered! The interpretive center built a replica as one of its main attractions!
I liked all the discussions around the flora and fauna of the area, plus the families who came here to build the dam.
I also was very pleased to find a Hutterite Farm Stand, as one of our fellow campers at Glacier National Park recommended that we stop should we be so fortunate to spot one. The Hutterites follow the teachings of Jakob Hutter, a 16th century Reformation Christian. They live in agricultural colonies, producing high quality and organic farm produce, eggs, poultry, etc. They also make furniture.
I bought several fresh produce items, a chicken and some eggs. The freshly shelled peas were so delicious, we ate some raw for a snack. Tonight we have the chicken, sauteed fresh corn and peas, and a salad. YUMMY!
This was a nice campground, clean with clean showers. Our site cost the grand total of 8.00 a night due to our Golden Pass:):):):) Tomorrow we head for Lewis and Clark State Park in North Dakota. I'm really liking the State Parks and look for those first!