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Lodging: Helena | Three Forks Lodging | West Yellowstone

Ride to Remember RouteThe Montana Ride to Remember is an annual ride dedicated to the memory of our country's POW/MIA military personnel, with a special focus on the 53 Montana personnel.  The ride is always held on the 3rd Saturday in August and goes from Helena, Montana, to West Yellowstone, Montana, on Highway 287.  This highway was dedicated as the POW/MIA Memorial Highway by Montana's governor, Steve Bullock, on May 23rd, 2014.

This ride of approximately 183 miles will begin and end with POW/MIA commemoration ceremonies. The starting ceremony will be held in Helena's Memorial Park, beginning promptly at 9:30 am. Once the ceremony has concluded, the ride will begin and will have two planned stops. The first will be a rallying point at the I-90 Town Pump near Three Forks, MT. Riders can gas up at either Wheat Montana or the Town Pump. The second rallying point will be on Charles Ave in front of the school in Ennis, MT. Riders can top off the tank at the Cenex station just North of Ennis or the Town Pump just past the "T" intersection. This will give everyone a couple of opportunities to stretch their legs, rest, and visit with the other participants. Riders may also join the ride at these stopping points if they desire.

There will be a police escort for the entire length of the ride. Therefore, it will not be necessary to stop at traffic lights or signs as we proceed through the various communities.

POW/MIA Flag

10th Annual Montana POW/MIA Ride to Remember

When:  August 19th, 2023
The ceremony begins promptly at 9:30 am
Where:  Starting at: Helena's Memorial Park
Ending at: West Yellowstone Heritage Park
Why:  To bring awareness to the 53 men from Montana who are still unaccounted for.

The group will stop at a pull-out a couple of miles north of West Yellowstone to allow riders to attach/unfurl any flags they may have for the parade ride into West Yellowstone.

The ride will conclude at approximately 1600hrs (4:00 pm) with an ending ceremony at the West Yellowstone Veterans Memorial. Riders will be responsible for finding their way home; however, a group will most likely be staying in West Yellowstone for the evening.

The table below provides a time estimate of when we will pass by or arrive/depart the various communities along our route. Some communities are quite organized, with people standing along the road waving American and/or POW/MIA flags as our participants pass by. We are providing this notification if members of each community may be interested in standing by the road in the memory of and showing support for the repatriation of our nation’s POW/MIA personnel.

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The list below is of lodging possibilities at the beginning and end of the ride. Book early to ensure a room and to guarantee the best rates!

Helena Lodging
Hotels Address Phone
  Radisson Colonial Hotel   2301 Colonial Dr. - Helena, MT 59601 US (406) 443-2100
  Days Inn   2001 Prospect Avenue - Helena, MT 59601 US (406) 422-3280
  Wingate by Wyndham   2007 North Oakes - Helena, MT 59601 US (406) 449-3000
  Baymont Inn & Suites   750 Fee Street - Helena, MT 59601-3150 (406) 443-1000
  La Quinta Inns & Suites   701 Washington Street - Helena, MT 59601 (406) 449-4000
 

Three Forks Lodging
Hotels Address Phone
  Fort Three Forks Motel   10776 Hwy 287 - Three Forks, MT 59752 (800) 477-5690
 

West Yellowstone Lodging    
Hotels Address Phone
  Alpine Motel   120 Madison Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7544
  Best Western Desert Inn   133 North Canyon Street - West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758 (406) 646-7376
  Best Western Weston Inn   103 Gibbon Avenue - West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758 (406) 646-7373
  Brandin' Iron Inn   201 North Canyon Street - West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758 (406) 646-9411
  City Center Motel   214 Madison Avenue - West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758 (406) 646-7337
  Kelly Inn Yellowstone West Gate hotel   104 South Canyon Street - West Yellowstone, Montana 59758 (406) 646-4544
  Golden West   429 Madison Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7778
  Hibernation Station   212 Gray Wolf Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-4200
  Ho Hum   126 Canyon Street - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7746
  One Horse   216 North Dunraven Street - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7677
  Pioneer Motel   515 Madison Street - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-9705
  Pony Express Motel   4 Firehole Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-9412
  Three Bears   217 Yellowstone Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7353
  Travelers Lodge   225 Yellowstone Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-9561
  Westwood Motel   238 Madison Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7713
  White Buffalo   236 Dunraven Street - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-9561
  Yellowstone Country Inn   234 Firehole Avenue - West Yellowstone, MT, 59758 (406) 646-7622
  Yellowstone Lodge   251 South Electric Street - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-0020
     
Cabins & Camping Address Phone
  Yellowstone Park/West Entrance KOA   3305 Targhee Pass Highway - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-7606
  Yellowstone Cabins and RV   504 Highway 20 - West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 646-9350

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Montana's 53 POW/MIA Personnel

 

Montana's POW/MIA personnel

 

Portraits

Steven L. Meredith ImagesThanks a bunch to Mr. Steve Meredith for doing the portraits at our Friday night BBQ! If you had your portrait taken, download it from his site by clicking on the image above and finding your portrait(s). If you DIDN'T partake, have a look. Hopefully we can sweet talk him into it again next year!

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Thank you!

JohnHeineT
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