The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers at
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
4201 Giant Springs Road
Great Falls, Montana 59405
May 28, 2016

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phone: -'406.727.8733 for more information

sign: Lewis and Clark Nat'l Historic Intrepretive Center

Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the 25,000 square-foot building includes the permanent exhibit hall, 158-seat theater (partially shown in the photo below), an education room for hands-on curriculum-based activities, and a retail store. Entry fee was $8.00, children age 15 and younger free on this date (prices always subject to change) . National Senior pass was accepted on this date.

158 seat theater

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center imparts to the public a personal sense of President Thomas Jefferson's vision of expanding America to the west; it inspires awe and awakens curiosity toward the challenges faced by the expedition as they portaged the great falls of the Missouri River and explored the 'unknown'; brings to life the daily experiences of the expedition and the environment and native peoples of the 'uncharted West'; and celebrates the indomitable spirit of human discovery we all share.

Below: The Interpretive Center chronicles the journey of Lewis and Clark, as well as the important experiences with Plains and Northwest Indians. Re-live the 1804-06 Lewis and Clark Expedition's 8,000-mile journey across western North America. Learn details of the plants and animals that expedition members documented. Feel the Expedition's disappointment at the impossibility of a Northwest Passage water route. The Center's exhibits and ranger programs bring alive the indomitable spirit of exploration.

pulling boats upriver

pulling boats upriver

pulling boats upriver

pulling boat against the current

pulling boat upstream demonstration pulling boat upstream demonstration

the Missouri River - no navigation

monument - Lews and Clark

sign about Sacagawea

sign about Sacagawea

sign about Sacagawea

sign about Sacagawea

Comment: Too bad today's world does not have some of these etiquette rules and politeness and respect of others anymore.

Teepee etiquette

demonstration of sitting etiquette

about Captain Meriwether Lewis' plans

portable boat

plaque: The Bison Branch

Bison statue

Bison statue

Bison statue

Bison statue

swimming beaver rock

USA flag and bust

look below

go to the next adventure of the two RV Gypsies Please continue on to the outside trail and adventures, which also led to Giant Springs State Park.