We look forward to seeing you July 25th & 26th for the Tobacco Valley Rodeo

Its just around the corner. The Lincoln County Rodeo is coming soon! July 25th - 26th are the dates with a start time of 8:00 pm. This years Rodeo will once again be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce, like to welcome you to their home on the web! To learn more about our inviting city, follow the links above. Would you like to see the downtown Eureka Area right now? Check out the great Eureka Web Cam located on top of the InterBel building.

Beautiful Eureka Montana is located just 5 minutes south of the Canadian Port of Entry at Roosville. Our wonderful city is situated approximately one hour North of Glacier International Airport in Kalispell, Montana.

Eureka offers many fine stores for your enjoyment. These include art galleries, gift shops, cafe's and restaurants, a movie theater and access to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

Eureka sits in the "Tobacco Valley" so named for the abundant Tobacco that was once grown in this area by Native Americans. You will find many parks and trails to take you on adventures both big and small. The beautiful Tobacco River runs through the south side of town bordered by the Historical Village and the beginning of the downtown shopping area.

As you enter picturesque Eureka you will notice other people strolling along the sidewalks of downtown. Don't be surprised when strangers wave and say, "hello," that is our way. The shops are often housed in buildings constructed at the turn of the century. The amicable shop keepers take pride in the beautification of their storefronts and realize visitors enjoy meandering along the streets.

On the following pages you can learn more about our members' businesses and why everyone loves the Eureka area.

If you are looking for Resource Team Assessment report please CLICK HERE.

:::::The Lincoln County Forest Stewardship Coalition has been working this last year on stewardship education and planning. The final product of the Forest Stewardship Coalition is to develop a Forest Stewardship Guide, outlining all the information they gathered regarding forest stewardship and contracting. The first draft of the guide is now available for review and comment. Click Here to download this guide. For more information of the project please contact Tracy at 297-7374 or email tracy@eurekardp.net. Please send comments to tracy@eurekardp.net with "Forest Stewardship" in the subject line.

If you are planning on coming to Eureka for a visit you may find this list of LODGING choices helpful.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy our web site and we hope to see you soon! For more information on Eureka please visit our sister site at www.eurekaevents.com a great site for upcoming events both large and small in the Eureka Montana area.

	Downtown Eureka looking north	Sign for the new Eureka Riverwalk

The Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce
"To promote and enhance business, and support community enhancements"

Stop in and say hello at our new visitors center located in the Historical Village. We have information and displays on many of the local businesses located in Eureka and the surrounding area.

The city of Eureka has a rich and diverse western history. Unique characters have made both Eureka's past and present part of the great Northwest. A more complete history of Eureka will be coming soon from the editor of "Lost Trails Publishing," This will be a detailed history of the town's past.

If you are planning a trip to Eureka and you need a place to stay we have put together a handy list of both Motels & BB's with prices sure to fit everyone.

Hunting, trapping, logging and fur-trading all figure into Eureka's colorful past. A traditional "Rendezvous" and parade are still celebrated here every April. Rendezvous is Eureka's don't miss event which heralds the coming of spring and brings people from everywhere.Some popular summer events include the Amish Auction, the Rodeo and The Bull Thing. For more information on upcoming events please visit our sister site at www.eurekaevents.com

Our town is known for the mildest weather in the state, hence the moniker "Banana Belt" of Montana. The summer temperatures average in the eighties, June is our rainiest month, and most snowfall occurs in January or February. On some clear nights you can see the spectacular Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights. We do experience sudden temperature changes, which prompts locals to say, "Don't like the weather? Wait a few minutes its sure to change!" Below you will find some helpful statistics on our weather norms.

Average Growing Season: 4 months
Highest Total Precipitation: 21.9 inches in 1922
Lowest Total Precipitation: 6.99 inches in 1931

Temperatures:
Maximum : 104° August 1971
Spring: Average daytime: 46°
Summer: Average daytime 78°
Fall: Average daytime 57°
Winter: Average daytime 24

Looking for more information on Montana's weather? Try the weather underground.

Below you can find a few more handy stats:

Elevation: 2680
Population: 5423 in Eureka area (in 2001)

Economy of Valley: Timber, tourism, ranching

Airport Facility: Paved runway 75' x 4250'