Episodes

  • Episode 60 Best of Montana Moment Coolidge, 'the boomtown that never boomed'

    Episode 60 Best of Montana Moment Coolidge, 'the boomtown that never boomed'
    Jun 9 2025
    Off the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway between Wise River and Polaris is an abandoned mining settlement. NBC Montana spent timein this ghost town, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and an important touchstone of Montana history. Coolidge was the unfulfilled dream of a former Montana Lieutenant Governor. It's found high in the mountains and stands testament to a way of life long gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 59 Seeley Lake's 1,000-year-old Gus is world's largest Western Larch tree

    Episode 59 Seeley Lake's 1,000-year-old Gus is world's largest Western Larch tree
    Jun 9 2025
    A thousand years ago, a new life began near present day Seeley Lake. The only witnesses to his youth would have been the Indigenous People. He was already 200-years-old when the Magna Carta was signed, and more than 800 when the Civil War started. But today, this Western Larch tree, affectionately known as Gus, continues to thrive. In the Seeley Lake District of the Lolo National Forest, a pathway welcomes visitors through some of the country's largest stands of Western Larch trees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 58: 100-year old WWII Veteran honored at Corvallis Memorial Parade

    Episode 58: 100-year old WWII Veteran honored at Corvallis Memorial Parade
    May 27 2025
    American Legion Post 91's 105th annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade attracted huge crowds Monday. One of those honored was a WWII veteran, who turns 101 in June. The number of WWII veterans is dwindling every day. But WWII United States Army veteran Les Rutledge is in terrific shape. Les served with the 222nd Infantry, 42nd Rainbow Division in Europe. He told NBC Montana about some of the final days of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Episode 57: Artist's sculpted phone booths send suicide prevention messages to rural Montana

    Episode 57: Artist's sculpted phone booths send suicide prevention messages to rural Montana
    May 19 2025
    Montana consistently ranks as having one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. Factors like social isolation and the lack of behavioral health services are of particular concern in Montana's rural communities. One of Montana's most creative artists is doing what he can to help extend a lifeline. NBC Montana met up with Jim Dolan at his studio near Belgrade. He was working on one of his latest creations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 56 Roe River revered as shortest river in the world

    Episode 56 Roe River revered as shortest river in the world
    May 12 2025
    Montana is certainly known for its massive size and wide open spaces. But it's famous for its small amenities too. In this week's Montana Moment we take you to Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls. There, you will find what The Guinness Book of World Records has called the shortest river in the world. The Roe River measures an average 201 feet in length. It flows parallel to the mighty Missouri River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Episode 55 Rocky Mountain Gardens celebrates phlox plant unique to Missoula

    Episode 55 Rocky Mountain Gardens celebrates phlox plant unique to Missoula
    May 5 2025
    Missoula's rich soil, climate, and history of agricultural trade, gave Missoula its special title-The Garden City. As we move into planting season, spring is introducing it earliest blooms to Missoula. NBC Montana was there when Rocky Mountain Gardens celebrated its first annual spring opening. Located at the Missoula County Fairgrounds, the public botanical gardens are new to Missoula. The opening brought crowds to enjoy early spring flowers and budding trees, and to learn more about gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 54 In 63-year career, former wrestler sheared 100,000 sheep; still going strong

    Episode 54 In 63-year career, former wrestler sheared 100,000 sheep; still going strong
    Apr 28 2025
    It's time for Montana sheep producers to have their animals sheared of their winter wool. Shearing keeps the sheep cool in hot weather, and allows new born lambs to nurse more easily. Shearing is a physically demanding job that requires experience and dexterity. Leroy Sikorski is known among his clients as an expert shearer, and for his gentle treatment of the animals in his care. NBC Montana met Leroy as he sheared sheep rancher Kim Marr's flock near Lolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 53 Retired forester treasures antique logging equipment; sawmill

    Episode 53 Retired forester treasures antique logging equipment; sawmill
    Apr 21 2025
    Next weekend, The Society of American Foresters will bring collegiate and professional logger competitors to Missoula for the 28th annual Forestry Day. College timber sports athletes will compete on April 25th and 26th. Pro-athletes will join them on Saturday, April 26th. It's where you will see how the old-time lumberjacks got the job done. Behind the logger sports show is Montana Historic Equipment Area chairman, Scott Kuehn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins