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of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Interim Director of Extension, Montana Extension, of Director Interim Stone, Cody Agriculture, of Department U.S. the with cooperation in 1914, 30, June and 8 May of Explore the historic town of Stevensville while improving your health! your improving while Stevensville of town historic the Explore

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average walking speed of 3.1 miles per hour. per miles 3.1 of speed walking average

become physically active at the same time! Each route time is an estimate based on the the on based estimate an is time route Each time! same the at active physically become

the way. This map is designed to encourage you to discover the history of Stevensville and and Stevensville of history the discover to you encourage to designed is map This way. the

one to five miles, each with significant historical sites and points of interest to visit along along visit to interest of points and sites historical significant with each miles, five to one

This walking map features six routes in the town of Stevensville with distances varying from from varying distances with Stevensville of town the in routes six features map walking This

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every season of the year. year. the of season every LAYOUT MSU Extension Communications, Alexa d’Atri Alexa Communications, Extension MSU

can improve your health and how to walk safely in in safely walk to how and health your improve can CONTRIBUTORS Montana State University Extension University State Montana

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Control Disease for Centers cdc.gov

MyPlate choosemyplate.gov/physical-activity

Healthy People 2020 People Healthy healthypeople.gov

HEALTH RESOURCES HEALTH

Stevensville Historic Museum Historic Stevensville stevensvillemuseum.com

St. Mary’s Mission Mary’s St. saintmarysmission.org

National Register of Historical Places Historical of Register National npgallery.nps.gov/nrhp

Lee Metcalf Wildlife National Metcalf Lee fws.gov/refuge/lee_metcalf

Fort Owen State Park State Owen Fort stateparks.mt.gov/fort-owen

Creamery Antiques Mall Antiques Creamery creameryantiquesmall.com

HISTORICAL RESOURCES HISTORICAL

Town of Stevensville of Town

townofstevensville.com

http://www.fs.usda.gov/bitterroot/

Stevensville Ranger District – Bitterroot Forest Service Forest Bitterroot – District Ranger Stevensville

Stevensville Main Street Association Street Main Stevensville

mainstreetstevensville.com

Champion Trees National Register National Trees Champion

americanforests.org

North Valley Public Library Public Valley North

northvalleylibrary.org

MSU Extension – Ravalli County County Ravalli – Extension MSU msuextension.org/ravalli

STEVENSVILLE RESOURCES STEVENSVILLE

the community, and how to live a healthier lifestyle by visiting these websites: these visiting by lifestyle healthier a live to how and community, the

Discover more about the history of Stevensville, how to become involved with with involved become to how Stevensville, of history the about more Discover

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EXERCISING FOR HEALTH HISTORY AND WALKING

ENGAGING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR HEALTH. LEARN ABOUT HISTORY WHILE YOU WALK! Benefits include the following: The town of Stevensville is considered the first permanent settlement in Montana. • Lowers the risk of It was established on September 24, 1841 by Catholic missionary Father Pierre -- Heart disease Jean DeSmet and was first known as St. Mary’s. In 1864, the name was changed to -- Stroke Stevensville in honor of Isaac Stevens. Father Anthony Ravalli, who was the town’s -- High blood pressure first physician, surgeon and pharmacist, opened Montana’s first pharmacy there. -- Type II Diabetes -- Breast and colon cancer ST. MARY’S MISSION • Boosts self-esteem The first church in Montana was the St. Mary’s Mission, which can be found on the • Reduces symptoms of depression corner of 4th Street and Charlos Street. Father Pierre Jean DeSmet called the first • Improves concentration settlement St. Mary’s and built the first chapel soon afterward. This encouraged • Improves bone strength interaction and spiritual conversion of the Salish, Iroquois and Nez Perce Natives previously residing in the . HOW TO EXERCISE SAFELY ALL YEAR ROUND! Regardless of the season, enjoy physical activity outdoors with the following FORT OWEN STATE PARK precautions. Remember to wear sunscreen, even in the winter months. In 1850, Major John Owen established his trading post and began trading with Native Americans. WINTER Dress warmly with at least three layers to prevent hypothermia. Wear footwear CREAMERY ANTIQUES MALL with good grips to prevent slipping on ice. Wear a hat and keep your ears warm to This establishment was formerly known as the Bitterroot Cooperative Creamery prevent ear infections. Wear gloves and wool socks to prevent frostbite. that burnt down in 1911 but was rebuilt in 30 days. This effort was led by the manager John Howe who inspired the community to help rebuild the creamery SPRING and started the annual community celebration of the Stevensville Creamery Picnic. Wear a water-resistant jacket or bring an umbrella on rainy days to prevent getting too cold or wet. Wear water-resistant shoes and watch out for slush. Airborne LEE METCALF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE allergens may be a concern. Established in 1964, this National Wildlife Refuge was established through the efforts of the late Senator Lee Metcalf for his life-long commitment to conservation SUMMER and for his active engagement in the project. It is Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a large-brimmed hat to prevent sunburn. located just north of Stevensville with 2,800 acres of Drink plenty of fluids, especially if participating in vigorous exercise to prevent land set apart for wildlife conservation. The property dehydration and electrolyte depletion. Wear a mask if the air quality is poor. has many walking trails, some near the south of the refuge off of Wildfowl Lane, while the Kenai Trail AUTUMN starts and ends at the Lee Metcalf headquarters.

Dress warmly and enjoy the foliage! As the days get shorter, consider wearing Additional walking maps available at headquarters. reflective clothing when it’s dark so others can see you. Take a walk around Stevensville

Bass Mansion Route St. Mary’s Route City Limits Route

1.1 miles, 25 min 1.9 miles, 40 min 3.1 miles, 60 min E. Stevensville Route Stevensville Bike Path The Whole Shebang

2.3 miles, 45 min 1.9 miles, 40 min 4.6 miles, 95 min

*Stevensville River Park 1.75 inches = 0.25 miles +/- 1.0 miles, 25 min Spring St

Fort Owen N State Park

Mill Creek

Stevensville Bike Path: To River Park and Trail* Fort Owen Ranch Rd Peery Ln Peery wild Fowl Ln Wildfowl Ln 1.4 miles to the Lee Meltcalf National Wildlife Refuge Lewis and Bass Mansion Clark Park Eastside Hwy 1st St North Ave North Skatepark and Pool Creamery W 2nd St Antiques Mall Winslett Ave

Pine St E 2nd Ave 1st Ave E 2nd St

W 3rd St

Main St Railroad Ave

Charlos St E 3rd St Historic St. Mary’s Mission W 4th St

Ravalli St E 4th St Spring St E 3rd St Church St Buck St Mission St College St Pine St Stevensville High School Central Ave 5th St Spring St

Riverside Ave St Charlos Stevensville 5th St Historical Museum

Stevensville 6th St Elementary School South Ave Maplewood Phillips St

Cemetery Main St 7th St

8th St

Barbara St Park Ave Chilcott St 9th St Smith Ave Turner St 10th St Heritage St Stevensville Post Office Extension 11th St and Valley View St College of Nursing Middle Burnt Fork Rd Baldwin Rd