For those who wish to revisit the olden days of the Wild West, look no further than East Montana. This region boasts timeless Western towns and over a million acres of forested coulees, native prairies and badlands, making it an adventurer’s paradise. The Great Falls area is home to a number of scenic waterfalls, including Black Eagle Falls, Crooked Falls and Rainbow Falls. Great Falls and Billings are the two large centers in East Montana, each offering an array of cultural activities. Both these cities make a suitable home base for exploring the many museums, annual rodeos, reserves and parks that this region boasts. For the more adventurous who enjoy recreational activities such as camping, fishing, hunting and boating, a visit to East Montana should include Bighorn Canyon National Recreational Area and Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors are also drawn to towns such as Sidney and Plentywood, where Montana’s Western heritage clearly thrives.