GREAT FALLS The federal government shutdown is already creating ripple effects in Great Falls, from closing a major attraction to raising questions about healthcare funding for thousands of residents.

The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, run by the U.S. Forest Service, has been forced to shut its doors. The closure comes at a time when the center typically sees more than 200 visitors per day. For many travelers, its a key destination stop.

Aneesa Coomer reports - watch the video here:

Kelly Paladino, director of the Lewis & Clark Foundation, says, Unfortunately, because it is a federal entity, the building is closed and we cant accept any visitors. That is always difficult for us. There is the financial aspect of it, because of course, we lose admissions, but its also more the connect

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