Some Historic Residents Might Still Have Tales To Tell…
As the evenings grow darker and the nights grow cold, residents and visitors might be inclined to delve deeper into the mysteries and history of some of Great Falls most well-known citizens. To start off your journey you don’t have to travel any further than Highland Cemetery to observe and feel the history that lies beyond the gravestones. With autumn and
First People’s Buffalo Jump
Just a half an hour south from Great Falls is one of the largest prehistoric Native American Buffalo Jumps in the world. Before you even arrive on site, you can start to imagine this very area hundreds of years ago with drive lines where Native Americans enticed Buffalo to gather, as then the strongest and bravest members of the tribe
Secret Kayak Spots
Flatwater kayaking is one of the best ways to explore the Basecamp; with a good boat, proper technique and the right gear, it’s relaxing and fun. On river trips, the current will even do most of the work. There’s no better way to spend a summer day than in the freedom of a boat built for one. A special word of
Get to Know the Rocky Mountain Front
You can see why they call that wall of mountains west of Great Falls, “The Front.” It rises abruptly as much as 3,000 feet from the Great Plains, a true “front” to the sea of mountains behind it; the Rockies, the Continental Divide, the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear wilderness areas. This brilliant white and beige wall of limestone and mudstone
Glacier’s East Side: 3 Insider Secrets
Glacier’s East Side: An Insider’s Guide It’s no surprise that every square inch of Glacier National Park is gorgeous. But locals know: some of its best views are east of the divide, and they’re easy to reach along US 89. High points include: Two Medicine Lake A scenic campground and the historic Two Medicine Store on the lake make this area a spectacular
A Lifetime of Recreation in Montana’s Island Ranges
Think Great Falls is all alone out on the Great Plains, far away from the mountains? Look again. You can clearly see the Little Belts, Big Belts, Adel, Highwoods mountain ranges and a slew of one-of-a-kind mountainous “buttes” from town, as well as the main “Front” of the Rocky Mountains and the Scapegoat and Bob Marshall wilderness areas from the busy 10th