Giant Springs
After relaxing for several days we were ready to start exploring Great Falls. I wanted José to see one of my favorite places along the Missouri River. Giant Springs State Park is a short drive from my sister's home and a good place to begin our adventures. The spring flows into the Roe River which in turn flows into the Missouri a mere 201 feet later. The Roe was once listed in the Guinness World Record as the world's shortest river.
The pond created by the spring runs in to both the Roe and Missouri rivers.
Water bubbles to the surface.
Crystal clear water displaying the watercress that is prolific in the spring.
9Icemelt travels underground from the Little Belt Mountains before resurfacing at Giant Springs, a journey of 60 miles that takes about 26 years to complete. It produces over 150 million gallons of water each day that remains at a constant 54 degrees.
That's really beautiful!
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