One of North America’s strongest recorded earthquakes took place only a few miles outside of West Yellowstone, Montana. The Earthquake Lake Visitor Center shares the story of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake, as well as the following “night of terror.” The center highlights the rich geologic activity of the area, while also providing spectacular vistas of the fallen mountain, along with the lake that was created as a result. A short path outside the visitor center guides visitors to a boulder that acts as a memorial for 28 people who lost their lives that night, echoing the magnitude of the earthquake.

317 US-287, Cameron, MT 59720, Phone: 406-682-7620

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