Pablo

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Pablo, MT

Carrying a hearty legacy, Pablo was named for tribal member Michel Pablo—a rancher and stockman who played a role in saving the bison of Montana from extinction. Headquarters for the Flathead Indian Reservation, Pablo is home to Salish Kootenai College and the Pablo National Wildlife Refuge.

Salish Name: Xʷeyʔilqsálqʷ
Meaning: “Forested Area Tapering to a Point”

Parks

    Visit the serene Pablo National Wildlife Refuge for a unique glimpse at pothole wetlands and trumpeter swans, plus recreation opportunities like hiking, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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