Great Falls of the Missouri River Park Ranger Hour

A park ranger will present a short program interpreting the history of the waterfalls in the Ryan Island picnic area. Maps and brochures will be available and all questions will be answered. No fee. The program will take place on Ryan Island which is located below Ryan Dam and the Great Falls of the Missouri River. Use caution when crossing the swinging bridge to get to the island.

Dress appropriately for the weather. If the weather does not cooperate, we will cancel the interpretive hour at the Great Falls of the Missouri River.

Activities

history, lewis and clark, sightseeing, wildlife viewing

Services and Amenities

interpretive display, parking, public restroom, water

Directions

Interpretation at the Great Falls of the Missouri River will take place below Ryan Dam where Ryan Island sits below the Great Falls. To get to Ryan Island, take Highway 87 North out of the town of Great Falls and proceed approximately 3 miles until you see a brown sign with Ryan Dam and Morony Dam highlighted on it. Take a right onto the County Road after the brown sign. When you get to the fork in the road, take another right and follow the road as it will come to a dead end at Ryan Island.

Hours / Season of Operation

Season:

N/A

Hours:

Fridays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Event Details

Start Date:

Friday, May 29, 2009

End Date:

Friday, July 10, 2009

Contact Information

Great Falls of the Missouri River Park Ranger Hour