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Giant Springs State Park marks the home of one of the most abundant natural springs in the world. Discovered in 1805 by Lewis and Clark during their historic month-long portage through the Great Falls area of North Central Montana, the spring boasts an astounding measured flow of at least 156-190 million gallons of water a day.
Originally called “Black Eagle Spring” by the
Blackfeet Indians, the spring was recorded by Capt. Meriwether Lewis for its
striking appearance and size. As he noted in his journal, the spring “boils
up from under the rocks near the edge of the river and falls immediately
into the river 8 feet, and keeps its colour for ˝ mile which is emencely
clear and of a bluish cast.”
Giant Springs State Park is located on the banks of the Missouri River, a
favorite site for hikers, canoeists and naturalists alike. The area is a
haven for at least 80 species of birds, mammals and reptiles and
interpretive lectures are provided each summer at the Rainbow Falls
overlook.
Related Links Giant Springs State Park. Two miles east of U.S. Highway 87 on Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT. (Lat 47.53, Lng -111.207). Mail: Giant Springs, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, MT 59405. Phone: 406-454-5840. Source Giant Springs Inc. Phone: 406-761-6675. E-mail The Evolution of Giant Springs. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
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Giant Springs also is
the site of the Roe River
