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The best is yet to come for the legacy of Charlie and Nancy Russell, according to the new executive director of the C.M. Russell Museum. Rebecca and Shannon chat with Chris Warden about his deep roots in Great Falls and his vision for the future of the renowned museum. C.M. Russell Museum: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/cm-russell-museum/

Great Falls is the perfect basecamp for Glacier National Park adventures! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are breaking down the different routes to get to Glacier and what there is to see along the way. After all, life is about the journey, not just the destination, right? Glacier National Park: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/glacier-national-park/ Glacier's East Side: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/glaciers-east-side-3-insider-secrets/

Hockey season is here! Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with Great Falls Americans head coach Greg Sears and goaltender Kayden Ryhder about the upcoming season, what fans can expect, and more! See you at the Great Falls IcePlex! Great Falls Americans: https://www.greatfallsamericans.com

Find 18 concerts and performances in one day, in one place, all in Great Falls, Montana in October! Rebecca and Shannon chat with Montana Performing Arts Consortium director Emily Wolfram about the MPAC Showcase and performing arts in Great Falls! Montana Performing Arts Consortium: https://www.mtperformingarts.org

There's a new way to explore the water in and around Great Falls! Ken Speidel joins Rebecca and Shannon to chat about his new company Prairie Mountain River Adventures. Ken talks about the scenic float trips he offers and shares stories of trips he's done and animals he's seen! Prairie Mountain River Adventures: https://www.prairiemtriver.com Call: (334) 300-6168 Email: [email protected]

He graced the silver screen in numerous Western movies and now he's the subject of a new exhibit at The History Museum. On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with The History Museum's Collections Curator Ashleigh McCann about Great Falls area native George Montgomery. Along with his work in front of the camera, Montgomery became a renowned sculptor and craftsman. Learn about his upbringing in Montana and his journey in the public eye. The History Museum: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org

Author, hiker, outdoor enthusiast, gardener, photographer, journalist...the list goes on! Amy Grisak joins Rebecca and Shannon on this episode to take about outdoor adventures in and around Great Falls, identifying flowers and plants, and so much more. Learn more about Amy: https://www.amygrisak.com Amy's Books (Found Photos of Yellowstone & Nature Guide to Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks): https://www.amygrisak.com/shop

The History Museum executive director Kristi Scott joins Rebecca and Shannon again to talk about major renovations at the museum, including a new visible vault! She also talks about some of the surprises discovered during the renovation process. Grand Opening of the Research Center & Visible Vault: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/events/grand-opening-research-center-visible-vault Get a look at construction progress: https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/2nd-floor-remodel Great Falls will host the 51st Annual Montana History Conference September 26-28, 2024! The conference will feature all kinds of educational sessions, workshops, and at least 14 guided tours around Great Falls. It's a must for history lovers! Register for the conference: https://mhs.mt.gov/education/index3

Rebecca and Shannon are chatting with two women who represent a global movement! Katrina and Raysha share about being Great Falls ambassadors for Women Who Explore, and how ladies from anywhere belong. Women Who Explore Montana Facebook Group (with Great Falls area specific chat): https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhoexploremontana/ Women Who Explore: https://www.womenwhoexplore.com

Montana's newest concert venue is celebrating its 200th show! Rebecca and Shannon chat with Carrie and Measha from The Newberry about three years in business, their favorite memories so far, behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming shows, and more! The Newberry: https://thenewberrymt.com Downtown Summer Jam: https://www.downtownsummerjam.com

A popular guest is back on the podcast - Clark Carlson-Thompson from First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park! He shares about the 25th anniversary of the visitor center at the jump and upcoming summer and winter events. Upcoming Events: Jump Talks every Sunday at 1 p.m. at the top of the jump (through September 1st) Kite Festival July 13th & 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mammoth Hunt August 10th & 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/first-peoples-buffalo-jump-state-park/ Other links about the jump and visitor center: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/first-peoples-buffalo-jump/ https://www.krtv.com/neighborhood-news/great-falls-cascade-county/first-peoples-buffalo-jump-state-park-marks-25-years-of-its-visitor-center https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/08/04/first-peoples-named-national-historic-landmark/31107891/ http://lewisandclarktrail.com/section3/montanacities/greatfalls/ulmpishkun/index.htm

On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon are catching with the voice behind the opening song to this podcast - Joel Corda! Hear about Joel's experience taking over the piano at the Sip N Dip, plus he gives some insider tips on the best way to experience the famous Sip N Dip lounge. Joel's also sharing about directing the upcoming Great Falls Theatre Company production of The Music Man! The Music Man tickets: https://greatfallstheatre.com/events/

History comes to life at the Waking the Dead tours! Rebecca and Shannon talk about this unique opportunity to learn about the history of Great Falls and Montana. Event details: 14th Annual Waking the Dead Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Highland Cemetery Tickets are $20 for a wagon ride, or $15 to walk Purchase at Kaufmans Menswear at 415 Central Avenue Ten graves will be visited as performers share stories of those buried there, such as famed artist Charlie Russell, Great Falls's founder Paris Gibson, and more. https://www.facebook.com/events/974523283882099

Sillers Boot and Shoe Repair has been in business in Great Falls for 101 years! The man known as The Quiet Cobbler joins Rebecca and Shannon to talk about an age-old profession and why he chose to continue the legacy of a longstanding business. Customer Appreciation Event on June 29th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1097485417985136 Sillers Boot and Shoe Repair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SillersBootandShoeRepair The Quiet Cobbler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillersbootandshoe/

This very punny episode introduces you to the owners of The Good Wood Guys. Rebecca and Shannon chat with Chris and Susan about the region's largest hardwoods retail store and urban sawmill - and why you should add it to your Great Falls itinerary! Good Wood Guys: https://www.facebook.com/goodwoodguys/

Summer is a great time to be in Great Falls, not only because of our incredible outdoor recreation, but also because we have some spectacular and super fun events in June, July, and August. Rebecca and Shannon give you a Summer Outlook! Events in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/findevents/ Want more? Email Carol at [email protected]

Rebecca and Shannon are letting listeners in on a lesser-known experience in Great Falls and across Central Montana - the CM Russell Auto Tour! Explore the places famed cowboy artist Charlie Russell painted. Want a highly coveted copy of the CM Russell Auto Tour guide? Email Carol at [email protected]. Auto Tour info: https://centralmontana.com/specialinterest/scenicbyways/cmrussellautotour/ More about Charlie: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/cm-russell-art-soul-american-west/

We are so excited to have our self-proclaimed number-one fan on the podcast! Victoria Hunt is passionate about Great Falls and an inspiration for what it means to dive into a community. She moved to Great Falls from Seattle, WA, and has found peace and calm here. Learn all about Great Falls through her eyes on this episode! Learn about Victoria's company 2 Claps 1 Snap: https://www.2claps1snap.com

Back on episode 174, Rebecca and Shannon pretended to know things about dinosaurs in Montana. While Rebecca was right about a lot of things, an actual dinosaur expert is on this episode. Montana Dinosaur Center Director Cory Coverdell talks about dinosaurs discovered in North Central Montana and how you can go on your very own dino dig. Montana Dinosaur Center: https://tmdinosaurcenter.org Montana Dinosaur Trail: https://mtdinotrail.org

Professional bull riding is back in Great Falls with the 19th annual Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with Dusty's sister Jamie Martin about his legacy, the caliber of athletes who show up to the challenge, and all about bulls. The Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge is June 1st, 2024 at Montana ExpoPark. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Hoglunds in Great Falls and the ExpoPark box office. Learn more: www.dustyglikobullridingchallenge.com Or on Facebook: Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge