Google Podcasts Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Resources Mentioned in this episode:Historic Ft BentonThe story of ShepThe Grand Union Hotel FULL TRANSCRIPT Episode 9 Ft Benton Montana, Old West Gunfights, A Mustachioed Madame and a Loyal Dog Mon, 10/5 12:53PM • 7:05 SUMMARY KEYWORDS fort benton, dog, shep, town, sheep herder, missouri river, man, madame, west, … [Read more...]
Things To See And Do Around Great Falls Montana
In Sep 2019 I was invited, along with 3 other travel writers, on a press trip to Central Montana. The following article was written as a result of one of the places I visited on that trip. Whether you are looking for outdoor, sporting, family activities or just want to explore the rich history, Great Falls Montana has a lot to offer. For hundreds of years, the area around … [Read more...]
Fort Benton Montana A Small Town With A Big History
In Sep 2019 I was invited, along with 3 other travel writers, on a press trip to Central Montana. The following article was written as a result of one of the places I visited on that trip. Fort Benton may not be on the radar for a lot of tourists but the small town in North Central Montana is full of history. Known as the Birthplace of Montana, Fort Benton dates to 1846 … [Read more...]
Charles M. Russel, The Cowboy Artist
In Sep 2019 I was invited, along with 3 other travel writers, on a press trip to Central Montana. The following article was written as a result of one of the places I visited on that trip. I recently visited the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls Montana and had an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the works of Charles Russell, The Cowboy Artist. Charles Russell … [Read more...]
A Visit To The Little Bighorn National Monument
Sixty-two miles East of Billings Montana is The Little Bighorn National Monument, the site of one of the most studied and written about battles in history. On June 25-26 1876, 31 Officers, 566 enlisted men, 35 Indian scouts from the Crow and Arikaras nation and a few dozen civilians from the 7th Cavalry under the command of Colonel George Armstrong Custer engaged in battle with … [Read more...]