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Giant Springs Heritage State Park
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State Park Overview
Discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and one of the largest freshwater springs in the world. This is the site of the Roe River, listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds shortest river. Giant Springs flows at a measured 7.9 millions gallons per hour or 193 million gallons of water per day. The water stays at a temperature of 54 degrees and
has been carbon dated to be about 3,000 years old. More than a quarter of a million people, visit Giant Springs Heritage Park each year. Many come to marvel at this remarkable feature, or to view the variety of bird life. Some come to visit the nearby Rainbow Falls Overlook, the visitor center and
the fish hatchery. The Fish Hatchery Program raises about 1.3 million fish annually. They are then distributed to areas within a 150-mile radius of the hatchery. A group picnic site is also available.
The visitor center (right across from the roadway from the springs) features taxidermy mounts of grizzly and black bears, educational features on fish and bird recognition, wildlife photographs and
a mini-theater that shows wildlife videos. Its open Monday through Friday 800am500pm.
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one of the most beautiful objects in nature." Giant Springs Heritage State Park History buffs and nature lovers alike will
the 218-acre Giant Springs Heritage State Park. The area features
Lewis and Clark Institute. The Facility... On a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Giant Springs Heritage State Park, the 25,000 square foot building includes 5,500 square feet of permanent
...tana is a big state with dramatically different landscapes. The state is divided into six
River Drive en route to Giant Springs Heritage State Park. The Lewis and Clark National Historic
State Park 30 Bozeman and the Museum of the Rockies 31 Montana Historical Society 32 Little Bighorn National Battlefield 33 Giant Springs Heritage State Park 34 Kalispell and Glacier National Park
...KS TO THINGS TO DO IN MONTANA INCLUDING NATIONAL FORESTS, ZOOS, MUSEUMS, NATIONAL PARKS, SKIING
overlooking the Missouri River in Giant Springs Heritage State Park. The 25,000 square foot
from an overlook at River Drive North and 25th Street, or Rainbow Falls, east of Giant Springs Heritage State Park. These are not the ?great? falls, but they?re pretty good. 2. Montana State Fair
...is and Clark in Montana on the Lewis and Clark Trail
and not accessible to the public. Back to Top 43. Giant Springs Heritage State ParkClark discovered this huge "fountain or spring" during
...offer Great Falls hotels with cheap rates on rooms and lodging in Great Falls. Great Falls City
Trail and
the beauty of Giant Springs Heritage State Park. We are a great stop between Glacier
Giant Springs Heritage State Park