The drive from Great Falls to Fort Benton on Highway 87 is a pretty one, It also happens to be very short (42 miles) and typically pleasant. And while we highly recommend making the drive to the historic city of Fort Benton, you may want to consider going during daylight hours.

When you're driving this stretch of Highway 87, you probably won't see anything suspicious.
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However, you should pay special attention to the sides of the road, especially if you're driving at night.
According to local legend, a transient Native American spirit is said to dwell in these parts.
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The spirit has long dark hair and has been spotted wearing denim.

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So, why should you care if you see a random man on the side of the road, ghost or not? Because apparently, this spirit is a trickster.
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He has been known to dart out in front of cars, bumping into them. When the terrified driver gets out to survey the damage, he disappears without a trace. And when you get back into your car and check the rearview mirror, you just might see him walking along the side of the road as if nothing has happened.
Apparently, this poor man was hit and killed while he was walking on the side of the road.
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And so, his spirit remains, doomed to keep repeating the action.
Of course, the drive itself is beautiful, and you'll wind up in the charming historic city of Fort Benton.
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And while you most likely won't see anything strange, it doesn't hurt to keep an eye out. You never know.

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