Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ted in the 1990s, the trail winds along both sides of the Missouri River, past such points
of interest as Black Eagle Falls, Rainbow Falls, Crooked Falls, and the renowned Great
Falls of the Missouri below Ryan Dam. The art-lined trail also provides access to numerous
parks, reservoirs, and other attractions, including the
Lewis and Clark National Histor-
ic Trail Interpretive Center
(4201 Giant Springs Rd., 406/727-8733,
www.fs.usda.gov/
main/lcnf/learning
)
. There are 11 parking areas for easy access, and a trail map can be
downloaded online (
www.thetrail.org
) or picked up at the Visitor Information Center (15
Overlook Dr.).
Swimming
Starting in 2000, the city of Great Falls went to great lengths to renovate all of its
municipal pools. The
Electric City Water Park
(100 River Dr. S., 406/771-1265,
www.greatfallsmt.net
,
1pm-8pm Mon.-Fri., 11am-6pm Sat.-Sun. early June-Labor Day,
$2-10 depending on age and activities) is a favorite with kids and includes surfing features,
giant slides, a lazy river, and a toddler-friendly water-play structure. The facility boasts
the largest heated outdoor swimming pool in the state,
Mitchell Pool,
and concessions are
available on-site.
When the weather is not conducive to outdoor swimming,
Morony Natatorium
(111
12th St. N., 406/452-3733,
www.greatfallsmt.net
,
6am-8pm Mon.-Thurs., 6pm-9pm Fri.,
9am-9pm Sat., $2.50 adults, $1.50 children 3-17, free for children under 4) is a good option
for open swimming and classes. The pool is kept at 83-86°F. Life vests are provided free of
charge at all municipal pools in Great Falls, but swimmers need to provide their own tow-
els. Hours vary for lap swims, classes, and open swim, so call ahead or check online for the
day's schedule.
Golf
Golfers not afraid of a stiff breeze can find a few places to play in Great Falls. There
are two 18-hole public courses:
Eagle Falls Golf Club
(1025 25th St. N., 406/761-1078,
www.eaglefallsgolf.com
,
$17 for 9 holes or $28 for 18 holes Mon.-Fri., $18 for 9 holes and
$31 for 18 holes Sat.-Sun.) and
Anaconda Hills Golf Course
(2315 E. Smelter Ave., Black
Eagle, 406/761-8459, $15 for 9 holes or $24 for 18 holes Mon.-Fri., $17 for 9 holes and
$28 for 18 holes Sat.-Sun.).
Meadow Lark Country Club
(300 Country Club Blvd., 406/
454-3553,
www.meadowlarkclub.com
)
is a lovely old private club at the confluence of the
Missouri and Sun Rivers that allows reciprocal fees for members of other private clubs.
