The River's Edge Trail is the main pedestrian corridor of the city. It follows both banks of the Missouri River for 60 in-town miles and connects natural spaces, the historical downtown district, and several cultural attractions. Of the many city parks connected by the River's Edge Trail, Gibson Park is considered the crown jewel of the city park system. This public space is within walking distance of downtown and features bountiful gardens and reflective ponds. It's a popular place to start the day exploring the River's Edge Trail on a bicycle.

One of the most legendary Western painters, Charles M. Russell spent much of his adult life in Great Falls, alongside his business-savvy wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. His style quickly began to embody the American West in the late 1800s, which was changing at great speed as settlers pushed out native populations. Russell captured this spirit with a robust collection of paintings and bronze sculptures.

Giant Springs State Park is on the Missouri River, along the River's Edge Trail, northeast of downtown. Alongside being one of Montana's best state parks, this sprawling public area also lives up to its name with one of the largest freshwater springs in the country.

Lewis and Clark made their way along the Missouri River and through the modern-day city of Great Falls in 1805. And the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, located within Giant Spring State Park and operated by the United States Forest Service, provides deep historical insight into the path of these two famous explorers. The Interpretive Center encompasses over 25,000 square feet, including permanent galleries, an educational movie theater, and an interactive space for hands-on learning activities. Outside the interpretive center and connecting to the surrounding state park, interpretive trails literally let tourists follow in the path of Lewis and Clark.

Fifteen minutes west of the city, First Peoples Buffalo Jump is an archaeological site believed to be one of the country's largest ancient buffalo jump sites. Over 1,000 years ago, the indigenous population used this mile-long sandstone cliff to stampede buffalo over the edge. And evidence of this ancient hunting tactic can still be found today.

Within Giant Springs State Park on the Missouri River, this set of four waterfalls lends the city its name and provides a stunning place to visit. Lewis and Clark recorded their encounters with these massive waterfalls in 1805, and while the landscape has changed since with the implementation of dams, the area is still intriguing as ever.

The possibilities at Giant Springs State Park are limitless- there is so much to see & do with over 4600 acres of front & backcountry & 20 miles of trail. Most people come for the beautiful springs (first described by Lewis and Clark in 1805), BUT there is so much more to do! Giant Springs offers opportunities for Biking, Hiking, Picnicking, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Bird/wildlife watching, Photography. There is also much to see: The Springs, River Overlooks, the Fish Hatchery, The Falls and More! Visit the ranger station for guided tours/walks, children's activities, summer programming or for questions.