Great Falls, Natural cascade system in central Montana, United States
Five waterfalls along the Missouri River form a sequence of drops, with the main fall measuring 87 feet high and 900 feet wide.
Captain Meriwether Lewis first documented the falls in 1805, marking a significant point during the Lewis and Clark Expedition across western territories.
Native American tribes utilized the falls area for generations as primary fishing grounds and established important trading routes near these waters.
Ryan Island Park provides the primary viewing location of the main falls through a suspension bridge crossing the Missouri River.
The falls maintain different water levels throughout seasons due to hydroelectric dams, with Colter Falls visible only during extreme drought conditions.
Location: Montana
Part of: Missouri River
GPS coordinates: 47.56860,-111.12400
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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