Had the pleasure of visiting the "Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center" in Great Falls Montana last week. History is normally not one of my interests, BUT this adventure was different!
I had an afternoon to kill while waiting for hubby to get off work. I had heard many good reports about this place, including from my husband who is a history lover especially when it comes to anything about "Lewis & Clark".
I enjoyed the overlooks and the pedestrian trail to "Giant Springs Heritage State Park". The Missouri was so calm and tranquil, I was amazed how still it felt with five sets of falls. The snow has melted and the native plants and grasses were still looking dormant, but soon the area will be green and full of life.
The center a "state of the art" facility, beautifully done, with a self guided tour walking you through the entire journey of the expedition. The theater showed movies every hour with historical talks given by the volunteers. I was amazed how taken in I was, I felt like I was re-living the journey with Lewis & Clark.
I was there 4 hours, had to leave because they closed at 5 pm only to drive across the river to pick up hubby to enjoy the scenic drive home to Philipsburg. This is a must see if your ever in the area.
6 comments:
Love your photos...especially the first one. I would enjoy this visit a lot myself. Even though the grass is not green, it is looking lovely there.
cool Chris - have to check it out when up fishing the MO!!!
Custer battlefield down by Hardin is interesting too!
I once played a voyager for a canoe trip in Canada! fun to play the game of the old timers!
see ya soon - Hi to Pat
PS did Susan tell ya our cabin is up for sale - sure she put it high enough so won't sell soon - would like it for Sept when the chill might be too much in the trailor!
This sort of exhibit is just the kind I most enjoy because it is "on site" and you get the sense of their experience. The river is such a beautiful color against those dried amber colored grasses.
Beautiful. And yes...we will be sure to check it our if we pass by that way!
Oh Chris, being the "history buff" that I am, your pictures were quite intriguing. I remember doing a report when I was in elementary school on Lewis & Clark. Maybe that's where my love for history started! :o) Thanks for sharing - Cyndy Dawn
Nice tour! Years ago we visited Pompey's Pillar in eastern Montana and saw William Clark's signature chiseled into the rock.
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