 Big Timber’s name came from the large cottonwood trees that grow along the bank of the Yellowstone River. Ranching, especially sheep ranching, tourism and recreation, now support the local economy.Nestled between the Boulder River and the Yellowstone River, Big Timber is an agricultural community. The beautiful Crazy Mountains provide a perfect backdrop for all types of outdoor sports, photography and scenic drives. Big Timber is also the gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and has some of the best blue-ribbon trout fishing in the state. There are museums, antique shops, galleries and a beautiful log cabin visitor center. Lying west of Big Timber are the dramatic Crazy Mountains, and to the south is the breathtaking Absaroka Mountain Range. Granite Peak, located in the Absaroka Mountain Range, is the highest mountain in Montana at 12,799 feet. Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, hikes, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, rodeo and Montana’s biggest horse cutting competition. Area attractions include the Crazy Mountain Museum. On exhibit is the Cobblestone City, a six by fourteen-foot detailed miniature replica of Big Timber in 1907. Also on permanent display is a Norwegian stabbur, or stone house, and artifacts from Big Timber’s Norwegian heritage dating back to 1882. Another highlight is the rodeo exhibit featuring the Cremer rodeos of the 1930s and 1940s. Other exhibits rotate each year in conjunction with special events and entertainment. Elevation: 4,100 feet
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