imagine A jewel of a small western town, its historic face lifted buildings and bustling, two block long main street (no rush hour here!) nestled in an exquisite valley, framed by mountain ranges in every direction... imagine This friendly little town sits in the heart of some of the finest big game hunting, fly fishing, snowmobiling, horseback riding country in the lower 48, with close proximity to fabulous skiing and golf, and perhaps some of the prettiest topography on the planet earth... imagine The area for scores of miles around this town is free and open, large ranches being preserved as working western outfits through Conservation Easements, and fine resource stewardship, a startling contrast from the "ranchette grid it and ravage it" mentality seen almost everywhere else in the west... imagine Within five to thirty minutes from main street, world class, world renowned blue ribbon waters, such as the Madison, Ruby, Big Hole, Jefferson and Beaverhead Rivers beckon, as do hundreds of productive creeks, streams, sloughs, and lakes... imagine Eight hundred friendly, busy, active, diverse people pulling together as a community, proud of their little town that offers what some communities ten times their size can't rival; a full array of retail, restaurant and other services, 20 bed hospital, two full-time docs at a modern medical clinic, great volunteer fire department, outdoor trap and skeet range, outdoor lifeguard staffed community pool, new three million dollar school complex, new library, tennis courts, and yep, even two paved roads! imagine The modern dichotomy of an old west town still steeped in the tradition of cattle drives down main street, but linked to the rest of the world by fiber optics... Now imagine no more! This wonderful slice of heaven really does exist. Welcome to Sheridan, Montana. LOCATION Sheridan is just an hour and a half from Yellowstone Park, thirty five miles east and north of Dillon, MT, fifty three miles south and east of Butte, MT, 87 miles south and west of Bozeman, MT, and thirty miles south of Ennis, MT. In addition to just being 1.5 hours from fabulous Yellowstone Park, within immediate proximity to town is the Red Rocks Wildlife Refuge, Lewis and Clark Caverns, famous restored and fun national historic landmarks, Nevada City and Virginia City, and a host of other attractions and historic points. And this place is steeped in history, Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea, the Virginia City gold mines, the Highway men, and the Vigilantes. CLIMATE Sheridan lies in High Desert Plateau country, at about 5,100 feet above sea level. Peaks around town scrape the sky at 11,000± feet. Rainfall is sparse, only about ten inches per year including snow fall (twelve inches of snow to one inch of water) although the high mountains surrounding town get pounded with 18 feet or more of that all valuable commodity during the winter. Growing season is approximately 92 days. Typically the warmest month of the year is August, which sees daytime temperatures in the 80's, and perhaps 90's. The coldest month of the year is generally January, which sees average temperatures above zero, with night times in the minus 10's or 20's. The valley is renowned as being temperate, far more temperate than most of Montana and Wyoming, and cattlemen from four states winter their cows here, a sure sign of a banana belt. There is rarely snow on the valley floor, and that snow that does fall usually melts in a matter of days. Believe it or not dry fly fishing can start before spring! Sheridan enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, and very low humidity, so bring that sunscreen. Corporate Offices and Recommended Shops, Restaurants and Other Entertainment Our main corporate offices and Guest Services are located at 308 South Main Street in quaint downtown Sheridan. We are strategically located next door to Harmon's Fly Shop, where all your flyfishing gear, float trip reservations and river gossip needs are met with an open door and a smile! Our offices hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and you can reach us or leave a message anytime at (406) 842-7101.     SHERIDAN:   Rarely does a town this size offer the accouterments, services and fun stuff to be found in this heart of the Ruby Valley. Great new ambulance service, Sheridan Medical Clinic with two great docs (842-5857). A 20 bed, superb little hospital, new library, chiropractor (Dr. Jensen - 842-5776); dentist (Dr. Bartoletti - 842-5400); beauty salon; excellent mechanics at the local service station (The Shop - 842-7212); pharmacy (located inside Walter's IGA), etc. You name it we got it. In addition to a startling array of essentials and services, there's lots of fun stuff. Jensen's offers snacks, treats, the best fried chicken around, and a terrific selection of videos. Jewelry shop, delicious Sunflower Deli and Floral, gift shop and the Sheridan Bakery round out the great little collection of retail services. Good "fast food" at the Prospector. And, oh don't forget Tony's Western Wear. A fine selection of cowboy hats, boots, Montana Made jewelry and silver, belts and western wear from jeans and bolos to sports jackets. Smiling competent service and prices that make the big city stores blush. Tom Harman's Fly Shop:   842-5868, located conveniently at 310 South Main Street (right next to the Country Roads Guest Services Office), has all of your fishing needs - fishing license, flies, waders, rods, guided trips, t-shirts, coffee mugs and collectibles. Remember to bring along a couple of dog bones for the best dogs in town, Jaeger and Packer. Groceries:   Walter's IGA in Sheridan (closes at 7:00 PM, Mon-Sat, 5:00 PM on Sun). By far the least expensive around, other than Safeway in Dillon. Good small supermarket. 842-5417. Pharmacy; Hardware downstairs. 842-5413. Very friendly. Main Street. Supplies are also available at Jensen's Market, along with video rentals. 842-5414. Main Street. Maddison Meats, Sheridan:   Great steaks and jerky. Cut to order for your home barbecues. 842-5421. Located on Hamilton Street across from the Sheridan Bakery. Sunflower Deli, Floral & Liquor Store, Sheridan:   Great deli goodies, including sub sandwiches, pack lunches and, of course, libations. Lovely floral arrangements. 842-5464. Main Street. Mill Creek Inn and Restaurant:   Good breakfasts and lunches -huge sandwiches, yummy Mexican dishes, pizza, and excellent pie. Excellent, very reasonable dinners. Congenial hosts. Friendly bar. Poker Machines. Pool table. Lunches from $2.50 to $6.00. Dinners from $5 to $20. Great Fisherman's dinner from 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, if you get off the river late! If you want a Late Night Fisherman's Dinner, please call the night before - they will keep the kitchen open for you (but if you don't show up, the vigilantes will come looking for you..... 842-5442). Nightly happy hour drink specials in the bar. Sheridan Bakery:   Simple but tasty breakfasts, all sorts of delicious baked goodies (best pick up your bakery delights prior to 9 a.m. or crumbs are all you'll get!). Open early. Lots of local color. 842-5716. Ruby Hotel and Sump Saloon:   Excellent Lunches in the Sump Saloon - Chicken and steak Sandwiches. $4.00 to $7.00. Dinner - $5.00 to $14.00. Poker machines. Pool table. Lively bar. 842-5710. A new excellent restaurant has opened above the Sump Salloon which opens daily at 4:00 p.m. (it is closed Monday and Tuesday). Entrees include seafood and steak combinations. Very, very good food!!! Classy upstairs bar. Prospector Drive In:   Good fast food or sit down lunches. Milk shakes; great cheeseburgers $2 to $5. Phone: 842-5850. TWIN BRIDGES: Old Hotel Restaurant:   Calling this place great is an understatement! The Old Hotel would hold its own with any five star urban eatery. Terrific breakfasts/lunches $5-$8. Unbelievable dinners by a fabulous chef $12.00 - $22.00. Call for dinner reservations. 684-5959. Blue Anchor Restaurant Twin Bridges:   Big, good breakfasts. OK lunches. Open early. Meals run from $2 to $5. We do not recommend for dinner. Adjoining bar. Phone: 684-5655. Floating Flotillas and Fish Fantasies:   Held each year in late July, this community fund-raiser weekend includes a floating parade on the Beaverhead River -- must be seen to be believed! The event also includes free performances by the Brewery Follies from Virginia City, live music, canoe races, wader races, and a casting contest. Madison County Fair:   The Madison county 4-H Fair occurs in early August at the fairground in Twin Bridges. Livestock trials, rodeo events, and arts, crafts, food, flower, and vegetable competitions are features. Farmer's Market: Saturdays 9:00 - 12:00 at the City Park. May 17 through September. Locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods and crafts.

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