Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Giant Springs State Park (Montana)

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.

Located 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.
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Giant Springs is located in Great Falls, Montana's Giant Springs Heritage Park. Heritage Park also features Rivers Edge Trail, Visitor Center, and Roe River (the shortest river in the world!) Yes, that is correct. The Guinness Book of World Records has proclaimed the Roe River, fed by one of the "largest" springs in the world, to be the shortest river in the world! It has been measured on different occasions, with lengths varying from 58 feet to 200 feet. The tiny river connects Giant Springs to the Missouri River.
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