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(July 12, 2009)

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(July 17 - 18, 2009)

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(July 18 - 19, 2009)

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(July 24 - 26, 2009)

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Welcome to Ennis, Montana

Ennis, on the Madison River, was named for William Ennis, who was one of the first three men to locate in the Madison Valley. Ennis was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1828. He came to the United States when he was fourteen and to Montana in 1863. For awhile he lived Bannack, then came to the Madison, where in 1879 he built a store. He became the first postmaster when the office opened in 1881, and for the next eight-six years Ennis postal service was in the hands of his family; his daughter, Jennie Ennis Chowning was postmaster 1898-1940. In 1873, Ennis took his family through Yellowstone-these were the first white children to see the Park. William Ennis was shot on June 18, 1898 while standing in front of the Madison House in Virginia City-by a neighbor who was angry because of an unfounded rumor that Mr. Ennis had maligned his character. He died of his wounds on July 4th. (from Cheney's Names on the Face of Montana, Mountain Press Publishing Company)

Ennis is surrounded by three beautiful mountain ranges: the Madison Range, the Gravelly Range, and the Tobacco Root Mountains. In addition to its majestic mountain view, Ennis also offers access to some of the finest river locations in the state by way of the picturesque Madison River. Also, just west of Ennis lie the famed western towns of Virginia City and Nevada City.

Ennis is a good-time western town and is full of cowboys, anglers and outdoor recreationists. The Western flavor is real and there's plenty of action along the boardwalk on weekends. Visitors will find nearly 3 million acres of publicly accessible National Forest lands surrounding Ennis. Ennis is the center for activities on the Madison River, which is renowned for its first-rate trout fishing.

The town is also the home of the Ennis National Fish Hatchery. The Fish Hatchery propagates six strains of rainbow trout that produce 23 million eggs a year for stocking throughout the United States.

The Madison Canyon Earthquake Lake Visitor Center is just south of Ennis on US Highway 287. On August 17, 1959, an earthquake slid half a mountain into a canyon, creating a giant dam and Quake Lake, an eerie reminder of nature's violence.

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El Western Cabins & Lodges (Ennis)
http://www.elwestern.com/

Breathtaking views of the mighty Rocky Mountains through spacious picture windows or while relaxing on your porch in a true Montana cabin. Convenient access to Yellowstone National Park and Virginia City.

Just an hour southwest of Bozeman and two hours northwest of Yellowstone National Park, you will find a valley of stunning mountain views, clear running streams flowing into the famed Madison River, and a one-of-a-kind community noted for its friendliness.

Fan Mountain Inn offers: king and queen bed units, handicapped rooms, cable TVs, and air conditioning.

Madison Management is licensed and trained in property management, and conducts business in the Madison Valley of Montana. Our goal is to provide a wide spectrum of quality vacation and long-term rental properties for the vacationer, sportsman or resident.

Madison Valley Inn is a small lodge of supreme luxury, able to accommodate six people in three bedrooms, each with private bath. Attention is given to every detail, from the crisply ironed sheets and thick bath towels to gourmet breakfasts and fresh flowers from the garden. Lunch available with prior arrangement. We have blended antiques from England and China with western themes. A large spa awaits you on the deck after a busy day, and at night the huge Montana sky will dazzle you with its glittering stars and the coyotes will sing to you from the surrounding hills.

Closest lodging to Madison River. Fully equipped cabins. Convenient location in town next to the Madison River Bridge

Located in Ennis at the heart of the beautiful Madison Valley of Southwestern Montana, 50 miles from Bozeman and 72 miles from West Yellowstone. We also serve Sheridan and Twin Bridges in the Ruby Valley.

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