The Great Missouri River - If you are northbound, shortly after passing exit 228 (US-287) you will see the Missouri River on your right. I-15 follows the Missouri downstream to Great Falls. At I-15 Business (exit 280), head in towards downtown Great Falls. Just after you cross the Missouri River in River Drive. Head north on River Drive to see some of the Great Falls of the Missouri and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. At the Veterans Park, River Drive splits off to the right and Giant Springs Road continues straight (following the river). Take this left fork which puts you on Giant Springs Road. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center is about 3/4 of a mile further.

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Great Falls of the Missouri - The Great Falls, one of the high points of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was a series of five waterfalls near what is now the city of Great Falls, MT. There are only four of the five now viewable, the fifth was submerged with the creation of the Rainbow Dam impoundment. The remaining four, Black Eagle Falls. Lower Rainbow Falls. Upper Rainbow Falls and Great Falls, are viewable from a special trail (River's Edge Trail - no motorized vehicles allowed). You can view Black Eagle Falls; Lower Rainbow Falls and Upper Rainbow Falls as well as from vehicular turnouts along River Drive (en route to Giant Springs Heritage State Park - site of one of the largest, natural, cold-water springs in the world).
   While in the area we urge you to stop in at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center on Giant Springs Road. Not only do you get an outstanding view from the Center, which is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River, the Center's exhibits and live programs are very informative for those wishing to appreciate the significance of the site. You can phone the Center at 1-406-727-8733 during normal business hours.
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