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Giant Springs Heritage State Park and Fish Hatchery

4600 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls, MT
406/454-3441
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Ranked #3 of 21 attractions in Great Falls
Type: State Parks
Owner description: Discovered by Lewis and Clark, visitors come to marvel at one of the largest fresh water springs in the world, producing 338 millions of gallons of... more » Owner description: Discovered by Lewis and Clark, visitors come to marvel at one of the largest fresh water springs in the world, producing 338 millions of gallons of water per day, and to visit the adjoining fish hatchery that raises roughly 1.3 million fish annually that are distributed to lakes and reservoirs in the area. « less
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Montecito, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Very nice quick spot to visit featuring the unique Big Springs. Nice picnic area and you can feel the history of Natives camping here and enjoying the springs. Kids will like the Hatchery (don't come too late or it will be closed)

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Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This is a must for any Lewis and Clark buff! It is the most serene spot I know and we always make it a priority when visiting Great Falls. Unfortunately on our most recent visit, we had to watch our feet continually and it was extremely difficult to avoid the goose droppings. We had to clean the stroller wheels before... More

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montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013

The spring itself is fascinating and not much different than when L & C found it, discounting the observation platform and walkways. The hatchery is worth a few minutes too.

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Laurel, Montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The Giant Springs in located at the edge of Great Falls alongside the Missouri River. It's an amazing site with easy access. The Springs discharge a mind-boggling 154,000,000 gallons of water into the river every day. The water is crystal clear. After contemplating the spring, take a long hike, or a short stroll on the trail that runs along the... More

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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I can't believe we have been to Great Falls seveal times and missed out on this gem! The park is beautiful and well maintaned. The hatchery is pretty neat but the Giant Springs are breathtaking! The water is so crystal clear and the differnt colours are so vibrant! It also boasts the World's Shortest River ;-) Great photo ops and... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

My father passed and he fished every day here so fitting that we had his memorial here. We had a Marine honor guard perform the service here and then visited the veterans memorial on the hill. The park was a great place on the rivers edge and a wonderful place to get away and relax.

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

An interesting and beautiful stop. There is a playground for your kids to burn off some energy, and the Springs are beautiful and full of fish.

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Lethbridge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This is a beautiful place to visit. For us its a great place as we totally enjoy the outdoors. The fish are awesome just to look at if your a little stressed out or just need to relax.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

What a fun place to wander and have a picnic! You can go out on the walkway over the springs and see the water bubbling up. The short trip through the interpretive display for the hatchery is also neat.

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Augusta, Montana, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

love the fish hatchery and feeding the fish.The water is so crystal clear here,it makes you want to dive in.

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