Located next to the beautiful Clark Fork River, Thompson Falls was named after famed British fur trader and explorer, David Thompson.
While the arrival of the railroad brought an initial buzz to the area in 1881, the Gold Rush craze cemented this northwestern Montana town’s origin in new America.
Established in 1901, the town is now home to an impressive dam, Thompson Falls State Park, and some delicious down-home Montana cooking (Minnie’s Montana Cafe).
Read on to learn more about the adventures you can create in Thompson Falls.