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About
Montana's largest state park, with badland formations and fossils of dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops. You can drive scenic roads, hike, camp, and visit the visitor center at the entrance.
Source: fwp.mt.gov
From Wikipedia
Makoshika State Park is a nature preserve and public recreation area located on the southeast side of Glendive in Dawson County, Montana. The state park encompasses badlands containing dinosaur fossils and rock from the Hell Creek Formation. It is the largest of Montana's state parks at more than 11,000 acres (45 km2).
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