Where to Find The Best Fall Foliage in Great Falls
We may or may not have one too many blog posts and articles about the fall season here, and we're okay with that. Summer gets pretty hot here, though we hear from some of our guests that it's a dry heat. The change of season not only offers a relief a heat, some rain (and probably snow), but we get
Snakes, Bears, and Beavers
The Lewis and Clark Festival was earlier this summer, July 9-11, 2021. For the first time, it was held at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. In previous years, it was held at Gibson Park. The festival draws crowds from all over the nation. In fact, if you were to drive around the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center's parking lot
Top 3 Family Activities in Great Falls
With the Canadian/U.S. border expected to open fully again, Canadians will be anxious to flock south to Great Falls for shopping and getaways. Great Falls is a hot spot for shopping-filled girl’s weekends or child-free weekends but if you’re heading down with your kids, there are some great activities to get you out of the stores and making lasting memories. I
The Coolest Job in the World
So, I took the jump. After graduating from college this past December, the next challenge was finding a job in the midst of a pandemic. After a few lucky coincidences, the Montana State Parks AmeriCorps program brought me to Great Falls and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. AmeriCorps is the domestic version of the Peace Corps, a voluntary term
Scenic Drive: Swift Dam
Usually, in June, I’m sitting in my boat at Holter Lake, Tiber Reservoir, or Lake Frances, fishing for walleye. However, when the wind comes up, and the fish don’t care what I have on my hook, I’ll take the hint and pull out my list of things I want to do and haven’t yet. It’s organized into half-day, day, and
The Art of The Perfect Charcuterie Board
If you’re like us, we have fallen in love with the romance of a charcuterie board; however, we have struggled to make a board that we’re proud of and that we know our company will enjoy. Which cheeses do we pick? What about the crackers? How else do we make it visually appealing but also tasty? Our anxiety is already
Three Drinks to Try This Fall
We're just like you: we love fall. We have over 33,000 trees within Great Falls city limits, so when the fall foliage arrives, we're itching for a fall themed drink. Pumpkin spice lattes are good, don't get us wrong. But we think these other drinks from Electric City Coffee will make you switch up your fall drink lineup. The Team
Watch here: Adventure in Sluice Boxes State Park
My favorite part about living in Great Falls is that anytime I’m looking for a little adventure, I have so many nearby options to choose from. My go-to? Sluice Boxes State Park. Adventure for me, is being able to escape the hustle and bustle of the work day. It doesn’t have to be a crazy hike or a long drive, just
Take the Scenic Route
One of my favorite things about living in Great Falls is how central we are to adventures around the state. Although it serves as the perfect basecamp to explore some of the more popular Montana attractions, in this blog post I want to highlight one of my favorite scenic drives that is a quick 30-minute drive and is easy to