Snowshoeing at Silver Crest Trails
If you can walk, you can snowshoe. We recently had Gerry Jennings on as a dam expert for our podcast (you can listen to the episode here), and she shared with us all things Silver Crest Trails. The multi-million dollar parking lot opens up adventures to the trails, where you can cross country ski, snowshoe, skate ski, all while getting
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
Western Art Week at the C. M. Russell Museum
UPDATE [March 10, 2020]: Western Art Week is still happening! The Russell decided to postpone their events for a later date. All other shows are still participating in this fun and unique annual event. We will update you with The Russell's new dates when we know! Private planes, neon lights, and runway shows. It's the glamorous side of Western Art Week.
Tony Bynum’s How to Guide for Nature Photography in and around Great Falls
To me, the Great Falls area is the most “Montana place” in Montana. Not just because it was the home of one of America’s most well known western artists, Charlie Russell, but because the area has a bit of everything our great state offers - that is if you like big wide open spaces, flat-topped buttes, horses and cattle, cowboys
5 True Ghost Stories of Great Falls, Montana
Ask a Great Falls local about their favorite haunt and they will likely point you to their preferred watering hole. But ask about ghosts and you are sure to get an earful as Great Falls has its share of unexplained happenings. Here’s a handful that may pique your interest. 1. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art [The Square] | 1400 1st
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