Great Falls, Montana
Population: 56,690
Located in Cascade County
Clean, clear air and a friendly, forward-looking community make this area an ideal place to enjoy a well-rounded life style and to raise a family. A regional hospital provides excellent care through state-of-the-art medical technology. Great Falls takes pride in a fine symphony orchestra, several talented theater groups, a minor league baseball team. Western and contemporary arts thrive throughout the region. Recreation opportunities abound throughout the year in the vast Montana landscape. Two ski areas are a short drive away. Fishing, hunting, hiking and boating are readily accessible. The area's public education for grades K through 12 has been consistently rated among the best in the nation. Higher education opportunities include Montana State University-Northern, the University of Great Falls and the Montana State University College of Technology. Great Falls is known as the ‘Electric City’ because of its numerous dams and power plants. Montana’s third largest city is located on the Missouri River among the five falls that were both a magnificent spectacle and formidable barrier to early river travel. This area held great significance for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The explorers were forced to spend nearly a month portaging around the falls in June 1805. Much of the Missouri River in this area remains as it was when Lewis and Clark first viewed it over 190 years ago. Giant Springs Heritage State Park is a lovely park that preserves one of the largest natural, cold water springs in the world. Flow from the springs supports a state trout hatchery and also qualifies as the shortest river in the world, the Roe River. Enjoy a river drive, overlooks, picnic sites and visitor center in this area. This area of waterfalls may be viewed via a eight-mile, paved, nonmotorized pathway known as the River’s Edge Trail. It offers a unique experience to walk, jog, roller blade or bike along three of the falls. There is also a paved road with scenic turnouts where the falls can be viewed by car. WINTER: Play in the snow or glide across the ice. Great Falls offers cross-country skiing, ice skating, hockey, sledding, and snowboarding. Mosey on over to the State Fairgrounds and watch pro rodeo contestants pit themselves against Montana’s finest rodeo stock. Or get into the holiday spirit with Christmas Collection Arts and Crafts and the Christmas Stroll. SPRING: Take advantage of this gorgeous season by hiking and fishing. In the evening plan a scenic drive, pack a picnic, and go stargazing with the Central Montana Astronomy Society. And there are always opportunities to shop downtown, or check out gun and antique shows, craft shows, and western art. SUMMER: Rise with the sun and take in the fresh sights and smells at the Farmer’s Market. Enjoy leisurely summer afternoons and evenings on art strolls, a Garden Walk, or try a Taste of Great Falls and watch Shakespeare in the Park. For a little more fast-paced fun why not boating, water skiing, the annual jazz festival, or a few horse races? Summer also signals the Lewis & Clark Festival, and the Montana State Fair. FALL: Autumn in Great Falls means early morning frost and colors of the harvest. Sway to the music of the best blues artists while you enjoy great food and local microbrews at Blues and Brews. If wine tasting is more your style, attend The Art of Wine, held at the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, with hors d'oeuvres and music while you explore the museum’s exhibits. ATTRACTIONS
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