Upper Portage Camp
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3717-5069 Lower River Rd
Great Falls, MT 59405
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Bill
I visited this place on the 4th of July. The Corps of Discovery drank the last of their whisky here, celebrating the 4th of July, 1805. This area is now mostly improved with houses, and a paved highway that passes White Bear Island where the actual camp is located. If you have a boat or some other means, one could make it to the island. Captain Lewis wrote in his journals about a great experiment, his metal frame he intended to construct into a boat. The crew couldn't find pine sap to seal the hides stretched around the metal frame. The metal frame was left and the men continued up the Missouri after completing portage around the Great Falls. The metal frame has never been located.
Sep 21st, 2022 -
Alan Wood
Hidden gem that should be seen by anyone interested in Lewis and Clark history. There is another at the downstream portage site.
Oct 26th, 2021
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Q Where is Upper Portage Camp located?
A Upper Portage Camp is located at 3717-5069 Lower River Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405
Q What days are Upper Portage Camp open?
A Upper Portage Camp is open:
Saturday: 24 Hours
Sunday: 24 Hours
Monday: 24 Hours
Tuesday: 24 Hours
Wednesday: 24 Hours
Thursday: 24 Hours
Friday: 24 Hours
Q How is Upper Portage Camp rated?
A Upper Portage Camp has a 5.0 Star Rating from 2 reviewers.
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( 2 Reviews )Bill on Google
I visited this place on the 4th of July. The Corps of Discovery drank the last of their whisky here, celebrating the 4th of July, 1805. This area is now mostly improved with houses, and a paved highway that passes White Bear Island where the actual camp is located. If you have a boat or some other means, one could make it to the island. Captain Lewis wrote in his journals about a great experiment, his metal frame he intended to construct into a boat. The crew couldn't find pine sap to seal the hides stretched around the metal frame. The metal frame was left and the men continued up the Missouri after completing portage around the Great Falls. The metal frame has never been located.
Alan Wood on Google
Hidden gem that should be seen by anyone interested in Lewis and Clark history. There is another at the downstream portage site.
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