The heatwave persists, but so does Charlie. East of Bismarck, he meets a young couple with a love for music and an old homesteader with a sharp memory.

Content warning: Towards the end of this episode there is a brief conversation about the Vietnam War, specifically regarding parental grief and the loss of one's child. Please take care while listening. 

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Charlie makes his way from Painted Canyon to New Salem in a week filled with everyday wonders.

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Upon (finally!) reaching North Dakota, Charlie takes in some local history and receives the best news while in the worst landscape.

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As Charlie walks his final miles in Montana, he reflects on a piece of land a thousand miles long and a piece of fabric three inches wide.

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Charlie takes a detour to Yellowstone National Park, where he befriends staff and visitors alike. 

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As Charlie continues east across Montana, he gets to know the Big Sky state from 7,000 feet underground to 6,200 feet above sea level. Plus, Amelia gets a crash course on long-distance telephone calls.

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Upon arriving in Missoula, Montana, Charlie runs into a poet, a protester, and a professor.

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On the shores of Lake Coeur D'Alene, a young boy teaches Charlie a few things about love and loss.

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In the breathtaking Palouse region of Washington, Charlie begins to look at the world with a new perspective, and makes the surprising decision to add something weighty to his backpack.

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On the eastern slope of the Cascades, Charlie takes the most decisive step of the trip.

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