New Campsite on the Jefferson River Canoe Trail

Twenty-seven paddlers floated down the Jefferson River in nine canoes and seven kayaks to visit the newest public campsite on the river on Saturday, May 3rd.

Members of the Jefferson River Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance conducted a two-month fundraising campaign over the winter and purchased the 4.43-acre parcel sight-unseen in January. This was the first opportunity for group members to see the new campsite.

"Saving open lands is a sacred mission, said chapter member Michael Enk of Great Falls. "Once it's gone, it's gone forever."

The property was acquired by the chapter to imp...