Tenacity | The Miners of Great Falls
Life under the Big Sky has always been an adventure, and no one would know that better than a miner working for the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company in Great Falls in the late 1800s. Montana's first mining, smelting, and refining company added to, and dramatically altered, the Great Falls landscape. In 1887, 2 years before Montana was
Great Falls Adventure | Rock Hounding
A Rock Hound is an amateur rock, mineral, and petrified wood collector; this hobby has been around for over 100 years and in that time, has grown to include hobbyists young and old. As Montana's basecamp for Art & Adventure, Great Falls offers many ways to immerse yourself in rock hounding. For anyone interested in looking at river rocks, finding gems
Brother Van | Best loved man in Montana
Great Falls | Montana's Basecamp for Art & Adventure, is the home of one of Montana’s most famous pioneers. William Wesley Van Orsdel, or more fondly called Brother Van, came to Montana via steamboat in 1872. He told the captain he was going to Montana "to sing, to preach, and to encourage people to be good." He loved everyone he
Fort Benton | Montana’s Birthplace
Fort Benton, the ‘Birthplace of Montana,’ offers culture, history, and adventure along the Missouri River Breaks. Located just 40 minutes north of Great Falls, Fort Benton is the perfect day trip during your visit to Great Falls; what will you find in this historic corner of Montana? In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition traversed the area. In 1846, Fort Benton
History Comes Alive in Great Falls
The Waking the Dead tour highlights the history and legacy of Great Falls, and the people that built Great Falls. The tours, in honor of Paris Gibson, are a unique part of what makes Great Falls Montana's basecamp for art & adventure, and a preferred destination for history buffs. Every story is painstakingly researched for authenticity and accuracy to ensure each