Bad Rock Bees
Bad Rock got its name because of the ford just where the Flatheads and Blackfeet used to cross the river, and where a battle took place between them.
The Flathead River flows west through Bad Rock Canyon as it enters the valley to the west. Long ago a Blackfoot warparty from the Plains ventured into this area to steal choice mounts and possibly acquire a scalp or two from unsuspecting Flatheads who claimed this area. The Blackfeet came with stealth and beat a hasty retreat with the stolen horses. Anticipating that the Flatheads were not going to be happy about having their horses stolen the Blackfeet took positions on the high ground in Bad Rock Canyon and waited.
As anticipate a large group of Flathead braves gave chase. Many warriors died that day. Relatives of the dead braves referred to this location as Bad Rock and the canyon is known as Bad Rock Canyon.
The Flathead River flows west through Bad Rock Canyon as it enters the valley to the west. Long ago a Blackfoot warparty from the Plains ventured into this area to steal choice mounts and possibly acquire a scalp or two from unsuspecting Flatheads who claimed this area. The Blackfeet came with stealth and beat a hasty retreat with the stolen horses. Anticipating that the Flatheads were not going to be happy about having their horses stolen the Blackfeet took positions on the high ground in Bad Rock Canyon and waited.
As anticipate a large group of Flathead braves gave chase. Many warriors died that day. Relatives of the dead braves referred to this location as Bad Rock and the canyon is known as Bad Rock Canyon.