Grouse House at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Sunrise Bird Watching
If you’ve ever wanted a front-row seat to one of nature’s most fascinating springtime displays, the Grouse House at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is the place to be. Each spring, lucky visitors can sit in a small shed at sunrise and watch sharp-tailed grouse perform their ancient mating dance. Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Located just a few miles north of
Day Trip From Great Falls: Waterfalls & History
One of the many things I love about Great Falls is how close it is to a variety of adventures. My husband and I love to take last minute day trips to hike and find hidden gems. With the Little Belt Mountains around an hour from Great Falls, a full day of waterfalls, local history, and unexpected wildlife can all
Only in June in Great Falls!
If Mother Nature had a favorite month in Great Falls, it’d be June. Long days, golden light, and more things to do than you can fit in one weekend—though you’re welcome to try. Looking for the best things to do in Great Falls, Montana this June? You’ve come to the right place. Beer & History The annual tradition of Craft Beer Week returns
Glacier East Side Entrances: Your Ultimate Guide from Great Falls
Once again, the east side is the best side – so congratulations to you for picking Great Falls as your basecamp for Glacier National Park adventures! Why? Because you don’t need a vehicle reservation to get into Glacier through any of the east side entrances. What You Need To Know All visitors to Glacier need a PARK PASS, regardless of where
Only in May in Great Falls!
Flowers are blooming, the river runs full, and the sun is shining (unless of course we get a random snowstorm, which is known to happen from time to time in North Central Montana). Stretch your legs and shake off the winter blues along 53 miles of our River's Edge Trail, try your hand at disc golf at one of three
Only in April in Great Falls!
April is the Perfect Time to Explore Great Falls – Montana's Museum Capital! April is the ideal month to visit Great Falls - the Museum Capital of Montana! With 13 unique museums, Great Falls offers a rich blend of history, art, and culture, making it the perfect destination for museum lovers, history buffs, and families. Whether you're interested in local history,
Only in March in Great Falls!
March is all about creativity and tenacity in Great Falls with TWO signature events - including a brand new one debuting this year! Plus, our very own professional basketball team hits the hardwood for its second season. And we're welcoming in a new season both musically and practically. There's a lot of things to do (and VIP experiences) in March
Understanding Glacier National Park’s 2024 Vehicle Reservation System
2024 is the fourth year Glacier National Park has implemented a vehicle reservation system. The Crown of the Continent has seen a steady increase in visitation over the past 15 years, so the reservation system has been enacted to protect resources and provide a high-quality visitor experience. Adjustments were made to the 2024 system based on visitor comments and recommendations. There’s
Is He An Influencer? We Say a Friend Visited and Shared His Experience.
There is something pretty dang special about seeing a destination from another’s view, especially when that destination is home. At Great Falls Montana Tourism, we get a little too close to our subject matter, Great Falls. So every now and again we work with folks, like Jared Dillingham, to give us some perspective. Each time we start a project like
The Short Hike of All Short Hikes
A place where you can chase serenity, take in a breath of fresh air, burn some calories or attempt to capture that perfect naturistic shot. All in just one hour. It’s a place of versatile beauty that continues to offer nature’s true personality through the sunshine, rain, snow and frost. This place is Memorial Falls and it’s a place I