The name Makoshika (Ma-ko'-shi-ka) comes from the Native American Lakota phrase meaning “land of bad spirits” or as we call it, “the badlands”. Extending over 11,400 acres, Makoshika rates as the largest Montana State Park. Visitors won't find such rugged expanse anywhere else! These eastern Montana badlands are made even more hospitable with the fine community of Glendive as its gate. The city of Glendive offers eastern Montana hospitality, featuring friendly people and a host of services including restaurants, stores, and gas stations. The neighborhood around the Riverview RV Park is mostly residential, with a church, ballpark, and a convenience store and within walking distance. The Makoshika Dinosaur Museum in Glendive is about a 10 minute drive, where the dinosaur exhibits offer a visual exploration of the many dinosaurs that roamed about this area millions of years ago. For more information on this ancient dinosaur trail visit http://www.mtdinotrail.org Known as the "Paddlefish Capitol of the World", Glendive draws over 3,000 anglers annually to fish their short stretch of the Yellowstone River. The locals can tell you more or explore the fishing possibilities at http://www.glendivechamber.com/paddlefish/about_paddlefish.html or http://www.montanaoutdoorsdirectory.com/index.php