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Giant Springs Montana State Park: One Of The Most Visited Parks
December 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Located on the east bank of the Missouri River at an elevation of 1010 meters in Cascade County, Giant Spring State Park is the most visited state park in Montana with a yearly quarter million visitors. Giant Springs, one of America’s largest freshwater springs, has its opening positioned within the state park. The famous explorers Lewis and Clark discovered the spring in 1805 while exploring the Louisiana Purchase.
Originating from the snowmelt in Little Belt Mountains of the Rocky Mountains, the watercourse of the Giant Springs tours a 60 miles distance to reach the spring and attains a temperature of 54 degrees in Fahrenheit Scale. The daily water discharge rate of the spring is around 156 million gallons. It takes the water seen falling through the Giant Springs a long 26 years of time to arrive to the surface again after having made a deep concealed expedition within the earth.
Other than the scenic beauty of the spring, there are many more entertaining places in Giant Springs State Park. At the border of the park, you come across the world’s smallest river, the Roe River. The 61 meter long river flows into the Missouri River. You will also get chance to visit the Giant Springs Trout Hatchery which is a great option for children as well. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Rainbow Falls are also located in the neighborhood of the park.
Whether you visit alone or with your family and friends, Giant Springs State Park provides a wonderful experience. You can enjoy hiking, bicycling, and fishing in the park at your leisure. The park is also renowned for the picturesque views of a huge variety of birds, which makes it a bird paradise for many.
Photographers and nature lovers simply can’t stop loving this dazzling park. The views are endless of which photographic memories can be created. There are ample opportunities for kids’ fun activities as well, along with picnicking and honeymooning.
So, what are you waiting for? Plan your trip and pack your bags to view on of the most visited places in Montana – nature’s store of addictive beauty at the Giant Springs State Park. If not doable now, then don’t miss it in your next vacation!
Photo Information: This photo is provided by and given credit to Tim Evanson – on Flickr.com with permission via Creative Commons Licensing.