| Date & Weather | 7/01/02 (Mon) | Check Out | 8:30 AM (MST) |
| Milage & Route | 226 Miles (Boseman, MT - Great Falls, MT) | Check In | 0:30 PM (MST) |
| Motel | Best Western | ||
| Great Falls - The Heart of Montana's "Big Sky Country" - I agree with John Steinbeck, who said "We do not travel. Travel takes us." in the "Travels with Charley." So far I've visited some places which I had never planed to go before starting this travel. One example is "Western Historic Trails Center, Iowa" I happen to find. Another  one is "Lewis & Clark Information Center, Chamberiain, South Dakota." Today, these visits also took me to "Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, Great Falls, Montana." The Center is in Great Falls, the second largest city in Montana, which is along Upper Missouri River. As the name suggests, there are some falls there. Although they have  changed their shape because of the construction of dams, they not only
surprised Lewis and Clark but also stood in their way in those days. So,
the Corps of Discovery had to pull their "canoe" on foot. The
Center exhibits not only how to pull it but also how to get to their ultimate
goal, the Pacific oceans, what Indian tribes they met, what kind of wildlife
they found out, etc. Above all, the  30 miniute film was good because it introduced their expedition briefly
and interestingly. In addition, I could find some interesting facts about
Lewis and Clark. For example they each spent totally different life after
expedition. While Clark was appointed as the superintendent of Indian affairs
and then served as the govenor of Missouri territory, Lewis died from unknown
cause very soon after expedition.  In addition to the Center, I could enjoy the view of "Giant Springs," "Roe River, the world's shortest river," and "Rainbow Falls, one of the Great Falls." What made them more beautiful was "Big Sky" in Montana, I think. |
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 What I Learned Today - "Montana's Nickname, Big Sky Country""Big Sky Country," a name inspired by the expanse of blue that stretches overhead. (By Governor Judy Martz, Montana Vacation Guide 2002-2003) |
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