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June 7th, National Trails Day.  Here is a list of hikes that we offered this year:

Hikes:

         Walk of Historic Churches

         Historic Walk along River Trail

         Sulphur Springs

         First People's Buffalo Jump

         Tower Rock

         North Side of River/ Rainbow Dam

         Benton Lake

      Check out what National Trails Day 2007 volunteers accomplished

January 10th, Winter Trails Day.  Our volunteers lead people on a snow shoe hike.  It's free and open to people of all ages and families.  Hikes begin at 10:00am and depart every fifteen minutes.  We will provide the snow shoes and the guides who will lead groups of experienced and inexperienced people through the woods.  The beginner hikes last 45 minutes, the experienced hikes will be an hour and fifteen minutes.

St. Patrick's Fun Run Dash: 2 and 4 mile fun run, race location is: River’s Edge Trail / Giant Springs State Park—4600 Giant Springs Road Great Falls, Montana 59405.  Start location: Heritage State Park Picnic Area just east of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks headquarters building across from Giant Springs.  Mail form and $20 race fee to Jim Brewer 1301 20th St. S. Great Falls, MT 59405 before March 9^th, 2009. Pre-registered runners get a race t-shirt!  Start time is 10am.  Prizes will be award top 5 men and women.  Proceeds benefit Great Falls track team.

More Kids in the Woods

Needs Volunteers!

                      Throughout January and February fifth graders in Great Falls public schools will spend a day outdoors.  We need volunteers to man the stations and make sure the kids have a great time.  Any one can volunteer to help, although all stations are outdoors and would possible require standing for a duration of time in the cold.

                      The stations are: 

              Snow Science, Wildlife, Compass/Maps, Meteorology, Vegetation, and Snow Play.

              Dates:    January 12-16, 20-22, 26-30.  February 2-5.   The buses depart at 8:45am and return at 3:15pm.

Other Ways to Get Involved in Physical Activity and Nutrition . 

The Great Falls Community Recreation Center offers physical activity programs for all ages throughout the year.

The Cascade County Extension Office offers nutrition education, including ways to eat more locally-grown food.

Check Back Here Often for More Activities...
... walking                   

... hiking

... bicycling.  The Central Montana Junior Cycling is heading a Junior Cycling Program. You can find out more information on their website: www.cmjcycling.org

... snowshoeing, You can snow shoe for free by going to the Bell Ranger Station and renting snow shoes.

... and more

or visit websites of Get Fit Great Falls partners in the Cascade County Physical Activity Council to see what else we offer.

This website made possible by support from Great Falls Orthopedic Associates

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