Will you dare to say, "New Year, New You" in 2022? Don't get stuck in the same traveling habits that leave you with mundane memories. Form these 7 Habits of Highly Effective Travelers to make the most of your time in The Best Dam Town in Montana, Great Falls.

We should warn you, it's easy to form this habit. Over 80% of our visitors return for more trips. Independent, outdoor adventurers are drawn to our city, centrally located in Montana along the longest river in North America, the Missouri River. With rich history, vibrant art, and five dams, Great Falls is the place to experience Art & Adventure.

Podcasts are awesome, especially ones that tell you everything you need to know about The Best Dam Town in Montana. For over a year, our weekly podcast We're No Dam Experts has used puns to educate and entertain about the five dams in Great Falls and everything else a visitor needs to know. The podcast is so good that it's the #1 podcast in Montana. So go on, meet the hosts and have a listen.

We're just trying to look out for you. Some of our experiences require acclimation, like snowshoeing at Silver Crest Winter Recreation Area and skiing at Montana's first ski hill, Showdown Montana. No matter the outdoor activity, make sure you're dressed for the occasion, have plenty of fluids, and know your limits. Remember, there is no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. We know the places where to get your gear.

People travel to experience new things, so make sure you do just that while you're in Great Falls. If you've never watched the migration of over 300,000 birds before, we dare you to visit Freezeout Lake in the spring. Have you ever seen a buffalo jump? Visit the largest buffalo jump in North America at the national landmark, First Peoples Buffalo Jump. Experience western art when Great Falls transitions into the Western Art Capital of the World during Western Art Week. Try your hand at fly fishing since others have convinced us that they can teach you in under 30 minutes. Our point: Try something new in Great Falls, Montana. It's the perfect place to do it.

Let your days unfold naturally by scheduling a few things you do, and let the day fill in the rest on its own. If you cram your itinerary, you could miss your opportunity to spend more time at an exhibit, meet new people, or try just one more craft cocktail or beer. If you need help planning, check out our new visitor guide.

You may not understand a town's vibe if you don't understand its history. Great Falls has strong ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition since they spend the longest time here than anywhere else on the expedition. We're also home to the famed cowboy artist Charlie Russell, and you can see his art, home, and studio at The C.M. Russell Museum here in Great Falls. We're a town full of art and ways to experience it, whether that's live music, environmental art, murals, museums, or craft cocktails.

Here's bottom line: You just need to form Habit #1, and get to Great Falls, Montana already. Once you're here, visit our new location at 15 Overlook Drive and we'll share everything going on in town. We'll tell you where to find the falls, live music performances happening while you're here, which day hikes will fit into your itinerary, and so much more. It's our pleasure to help you experience The Best Dam Town better.

We're Mari and Rebecca, the stars of your favorite podcast, We're No Dam Experts, and the team at Great Falls Montana Tourism doing everything we can think of to get you to experience our amazing town. Great Falls is 2.5 hours south of the East Entrance to Glacier National Park, we are 3.5 hours North of the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. In Montana time - that's close! Montana's Basecamp gives you access to 53 miles of trail, 10 museums, 5 state parks, 3 rivers, 2 wilderness areas, and 1 wildlife refuge. Honestly, what else will it take to get you here? Need discounts as incentive?

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