The River’s Edge Trail on the north shore near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Aug. 7, starting in the late morning. North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed intermittently Aug. 11, temporarily delaying vehicle traffic. The closure is needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete and move materials as part of the
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State parks in the Great Falls area are hosting multiple events in August. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park The full moon during the month of August is known as the “Sturgeon Moon” and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park near Ulm is offering a guided three-mile evening hike to enjoy views of the moon and night sky from the
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The Lewis and Clark Overlook parking area in Giant Springs State Park will be closed beginning July 14. The parking lot is undergoing an asphalt repair project and the closure is expected to last from two to four weeks. During the closure period, parking and trail access to the South Shore Trail network will be available at the Rainbow Overlook
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Rangers with the Bureau of Land Management’s Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center invite the public to attend free, family-friendly fun activities during July at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. July 5, 10-11 a.m., and July 12, 1-2 p.m. – Join staff at the MBIC for a ranger chat – “Meandering along the Missouri.” On July 5, meet at the Coal
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Fireworks and other types of pyrotechnics, are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas consist of multiple national monuments, recreation areas, campgrounds, undeveloped remote lands and more across Montana and the Dakotas. “If fireworks are part of your celebration, please use them safely and only in areas where they’re permitted. A safe celebration
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Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to two emergencies on the Missouri River on June 9. The first was at 11:42 a.m. when a female jumped from the Warden Bridge, landed in the river and attempted to swim but “quickly tired,” according to GFFR. GFFR used its rescue boat to reach the woman and help her out of the water. Responders
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Story and photos by Laurel Hunt, The Electric intern This weekend, Montana Rush hosted the Montana Cup at Siebel Soccer Complex in Great Falls. Jeremiah Kirschman is the director of the soccer club and talked about what this tournament means for Montana Rush. “I was so excited to get the opportunity to host the entire state of Montana this year,”
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The River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and Lower River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed June 11. The closure is needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to strengthen the dam and improve
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For National Trails Day, bicyclists and hikers will be able to access and cross the Missouri River at Cochrane Dam on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. While normally only available as an out and back hike or ride, opening the crossing for public access on this day allows trail users to make a loop and hike or
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Great Falls Family Fishing Day is 9 a.m. to noon June 7 at Wadsworth Pond Park. The event is typically the largest fishing clinic in the state and features a series of short educational stations on fish identification, knot tying, casting, and fly tying, followed by open fishing in Wadsworth Pond for all who attend. Youth who take part and
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