Montana Road Trippin'

When the Gold Rush hit Montana, Virginia City became a success overnight. Prospectors, cowboys, vigilantes, immigrants, and oh yes - the madams came. In this episode we take you on an audio tour of this now quaint and quiet town. There's a lot to see and beauty surrounds the area.

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

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Our episode this week takes us into the underbelly of Butte, Montana! We discover Butte through one of several underground tours. Of course, there's a lot more to Butte and we'll uncover that on another show. Today's episode will take you below the sidewalks to see an amazing historic era!

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

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Here's one Southwest Montana's beautiful drives! There are many places to stay and many things to do while you're in this area! It's what we call the Philipsburg loop!

And, it's all on Highway 1! We started in Anaconda and passed Discovery Ski Hill where skiing and mountain bike trails abound. Then to Georgetown, Silver, Echo Lakes and Rock Creek where camping, swimming, fishing and boating are found! And finally off to Philipsburg with it's quaint shops, homes on hills, and historic architecture. Visit Granite Ghost Town, just a hop and a skip away.

There's so much to see and do on this loop. You may need more than a day. Enjoy staying overnight in Anaconda, Philipsburg, or at the lakes (if it's in camping season)!

Let's Go Road Trippin'

Dia & Jewels

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In this Episode, we take a jaunt back to Great Falls, Montana to visit the famous "Sip n' Dip"! Sandy Thayers joins us in conversation about this business that had it's visionary start in Chicago, Illinois. There truly are mermaids in Montana!

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Dia & Jewels

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In Episode 16 this week, we go to 3 unique parks around Butte, Montana! We start off with Ringing Rocks at Pipestone, then head to Thompson Park, and finally Sheepshead Mountain Recreation Area. Jocelyn Dodge, Recreation Forester of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest District joins us in conversation to talk about these parks!

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

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One of our favorite local dries is from Bozeman to the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park via the Madison River area. There are several great recreational attractions along this route!

Things to see / do:

* Float the Madison River!

* Soak at Norris Hot Springs!

* Visit the Lewis & Clark Caverns!

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

www.montanaroadtripping.com

On this trip, we drove from Red Lodge to Big Timber, Montana in the midst of Yellowstone Country. These rural towns are surrounded by majestic mountains and stunning scenery!

In this episode, you'll learn about quaint shops, cute rodents, a Norwegian Stabbur, interesting mountain history, a small town miniature and a fun local hangout!

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

www.montanaroadtripping.com

In this episode, we visit with Pits DeArmond of the Bear Creek Steakhouse and Saloon. If you've never seen a pig race, you'll have missed out on one of the most unusual experiences in Montana!

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

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Dia & Jewels go off the beaten path to Red Lodge, Montana! Join us as we uncover unique places along the way in Episode 012 on Montana Road Trippin'! www.montanaroadtripping.com

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

Montana's vast landscape echoes history's past. You can discover it's place through it's people. The First People's Buffalo Jump is near Great Falls. It's a must see for Montanan's and reveals historical interest to all. Locals know it as the Ulm Pishkun. It boasts a length of one mile. North America's largest buffalo jump near Great Falls, MT is also the longest in the world. Don't miss it as you travel through north central Montana.

Join us as we chat with The First People's Buffalo Jump Park Manager, Richard Hopkins to learn about this amazing place!

Let's Go Road Trippin'!

Dia & Jewels

www.montanaroadtripping.com