Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We pick up this episode in Butte, Montana, as we close out our time at the World Museum of Mining. Walking among the preserved headframes and the recreated streets of the old Orphan Girl Mine, we take in one last look at Montana’s rich mining history before hitting the road north.
Before leaving Butte behind, we make a quick stop at the Berkeley Pit — a massive open-pit copper mine that is as haunting as it is fascinating. Once a symbol of industrial power, today it’s a reminder of the complicated legacy that shaped this mining town.
From there, we head north across wide Montana landscapes, the road carrying us closer to Glacier National Park. Our destination for the night is Big Creek Campground in the Flathead National Forest, a peaceful retreat tucked deep among the pines.
We’re lucky enough to set up camp right on the banks of the North Fork of the Flathead River. With the sound of rushing water as our backdrop, we cast a line from shore, savoring the stillness as evening sets in. It’s a welcome shift from the noise and history of Butte to the natural calm of Montana’s great outdoors.
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VIDEO FILMED: 07/28/2025
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00:00 Previous Episode & Beautiful Butte
07:42 Berkeley Pit
13:33 The Winding Road to Glacier
33:57 Campground Life
48:44 And. We're. FISHING!
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Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
We pick up this episode in Butte, Montana, as we close out our time at the World Museum of Mining. Walking among the preserved headframes and the recreated streets of the old Orphan Girl Mine, we take in one last look at Montana’s rich mining history before hitting the road north.
Before leaving Butte behind, we make a quick stop at the Berkeley Pit — a massive open-pit copper mine that is as haunting as it is fascinating. Once a symbol of industrial power, today it’s a reminder of the complicated legacy that shaped this mining town.
From there, we head north across wide Montana landscapes, the road carrying us closer to Glacier National Park. Our destination for the night is Big Creek Campground in the Flathead National Forest, a peaceful retreat tucked deep among the pines.
We’re lucky enough to set up camp right on the banks of the North Fork of the Flathead River. With the sound of rushing water as our backdrop, we cast a line from shore, savoring the stillness as evening sets in. It’s a welcome shift from the noise and history of Butte to the natural calm of Montana’s great outdoors.
CAMPVUE! - campvue.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=campvue-northern-tour-2025&utm_content=episode-11
VIDEO FILMED: 07/28/2025
▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬
⚪ youtu.be/xseMhLGTZwg
⚪ youtu.be/38S0wb6Z0-M
⚪ youtu.be/hteVI9fmHzE
⚪ youtu.be/r73EGun8OX4
▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬
00:00 Previous Episode & Beautiful Butte
07:42 Berkeley Pit
13:33 The Winding Road to Glacier
33:57 Campground Life
48:44 And. We're. FISHING!
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - amazon.com/shop/thecactusatlas
⚪ onX Offroad App - alnk.to/gKQ0FLG
⚪ See where we've been - google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r2ZDO125o_NU7fUt0GPYfZeMKhHqYX3D&usp=sharing
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
(As an Amazon Associate and onX Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
_____________________________________________________________
✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
