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SiG MT 52 GREAT FALLS S H O P E A T S T A Y P L A Y E X P L O R E & Y EST 1883 GREAT FALLS W O R T H A V I S I T ou know that bucket list stuffed deep in your sock drawer? e list of all the places in Montana you've put on the backburner? Great Falls invites you to find that list and grab your dusty, mistreated outdoor gear you've long ignored. It's about dam time to journey to the best dam town in Montana. Great Falls offers visitors the best of two worlds, combining unspoiled land, fresh air and outdoor adventures you'd expect with an impressive roster of arts to keep you inspired. e Outdoors Are Calling Map out your adventure from Basecamp to Sluice Boxes, First People's Buffalo Jump, Giant Springs, and our beloved River's Edge Trail. In the heart of Great Falls lies Giant Springs State Park, home to the largest freshwater springs in the country. is destination is a sure stop as you can see both the longest river in America, the Missouri, and the shortest river in the world, the Roe River. Explore the park and the long list of other lakes, streams and waterways Great Falls has by boat, canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Many of our lakes and streams are well known blue-ribbon fishing destinations. Nearly 60 miles along the Missouri River, the River's Edge Trail takes you by our notable dams, five waterfalls, environmental art installations, and one of our many museums. is trail offers terrain to fit every skill level with opportunities to explore on foot or bike. Try the North Shore of River's Edge Trail, a hidden gem that has unparalleled vistas of the Missouri River, Highwood Mountains and Lile Belts. From the basecamp, head in any direction for more adventures. e Sluice Boxes are just a short drive, showcasing grand limestone walls where water carves its way through these island ranges. A hiker's delight, this find has primitive trails for hours of exploration. See the Rocky Mountain Front, oen locally called "e Front," while you are here. e mountains west of Great falls made of limestone and mudstone serve as a gateway to the series of mountains beyond. e Front offers outdoor lovers a largely untouched area to explore. Really Montana Photography Take a hike or take the scenic route to enjoy Sluice Boxes State Park, minutes from Basecamp. Catch a fish, or catch your breath and enjoy art along River's Edge Trail. By Banik Communications