Communities: Bynum
Located on Highway 89, 13 miles northwest of Choteau, Bynum offers a perfect stop-over for a first hand look at one of the area’s earlier settlements.
Since 1881, Bynum has weathered more busts than booms but stubbornly lives on in the shadows of the Rocky Mountain Front foothills. Today, travelers catch a glimpse of the community’s character and tenacity. Residents are particularly proud of their two story school that depicts the architectural history of the area and their commitment to community. The Rock Shop and Two Medicine Dinosaur Center are a good example of the blending of prehistoric and current history.
Dinosaur buffs won’t want to miss Timescale Adventures, a local organization offering hands-on seminars in an area known for its spectacular paleontological discoveries and geological exposures.
Located on the wind-swept plains directly west of Bynum and just east of the Continental Divide Bynum Reservoir has, at times, been recognized as one of the premier walleye fishing lakes of the state. This reservoir, of more than 3000 acres when full, is a mainstay of the agricultural community that surrounds Bynum.
The Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area, located 15 miles west of Bynum, provides cover for elk, white-tailed deer and mule deer. A full array of wildlife can generally be seen from the county road during winter with binoculars or a spotting scope. Black and grizzly bears can occasionally be observed along streams or forest margins. Bird-watching opportunities begin in spring with a variety of songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds.
If you’ve got a hankering for fresh vegetables, the Hutterites at the Miller Colony south of town are always accommodating. All and all, Bynum is about a rich culture, full of flavor.
The following businesses welcome you to Bynum
Accommodations
Andersen's Blackleaf Guest House
27 Blackleaf Road, Bynum, MT, 59419
406-469-2318
Mail: PO Box 722
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A community keepsake, Andersen's Blackleaf Guest House, near Muddy Creek and nestled among the old cottonwoods is cozy, quiet and private. The historic old home offers two bedrooms, a complete kitchen, and new bath. It's immaculate. Easily accessible from Highway 89, just north of Bynum, it can be a great get-away or used as base camp for a full spectrum of activities...from the quiet spectrum of ambience to the exuberance of the local wildlife.
S K Ranch Vacations
340 Campbell Lane, Bynum, MT, 59419
406-278-7821
Mail: 561 31st Road NW, Conrad, MT 59425
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Website: http://www.realranchvacations.com
Live the life of a cowboy on the Rocky Mountain Front. Of course, our working ranch vacations offer full amenities so you can get your fill of the GOOD life. The ranch caters to small groups and families for 3, 5 or 7 days where you'll find incredible beauty in the landscape, honest work on the range, and good company with the host family.
Wolf Willow Ranch
1212 Blackleaf Road, Bynum, MT, 59419
406-469-2304
Mail: PO Box 798, Bynum, MT, 59419
Located four miles from the Lewis and Clark National Forest on the Blackleaf Road, there are choices at Wolf Willow Ranch. You may rent a modern cabin that sleeps eight or the rustic one that sleeps six. You might want to relax and watch the birds, hike around the Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area, take a tour of the ranch or spend the day on the Old North Trail outing. Any choice is a good choice.
Galleries & Museums
Two Medicine Dinosaur Center
200 2nd Street South, Bynum, MT, 59419
406-46-2211
Mail: PO Box 786
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Website: http://www.tmdinosaur.org
Learn about the area geology, history, and environment at the Two Medicine Dinosaur Center. Take a tour of the center, see the dinosaur exhibits and participate in hands-on paleo field programs and workshops. Programs available are designed to allow participants to work beside actual research professionals and staff. All programs require advance registration. Custom programs may be tailored to specific interests and duration.
Shopping
Trex Agate Shop
161 S. Front, Bynum, MT, 59419
406-469-2314
Mail: PO Box 796, Bynum, MT 59419
Website: http://trexagateshop.com
Unique items and special people make this a high point in your travels. Trex Agate Shop was established over 70 years ago. Marion (Trexler) Brandvold also discovered the first North American baby dinosaur fossils in 1978. At one time, Trex Agate was the largest producer of Montana agate jewelry in the area. The shop features fossils, rocks, artifacts, jewelry and a fine assortment of crystals and gift items. Dinosaur displays are a distinctive attraction. The shop is open every day May through October and by appointment.