We're No Dam Experts

Rebecca and Shannon talk with the founder, owner, and creative mind of the apparel brand Hometana!  Shirstie shares her origin story and journey from traveling the country working for a reality show to designing her first t-shirt. Hometana is a must-stop location on your Great Falls vacation! Hometana: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/hometana/

Shelly Walker's talents and creativity are reflected in her scenic art and set design, as well as in pasta! Rebecca and Shannon chat with this Great Falls native about her work on movie sets and more! Shelly Walker's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13039766/

A new year brings new announcements. Rebecca and Shannon share exciting new businesses and experience opportunities on the way to Great Falls in 2025.  For things to do anytime in Great Falls, check out visitgreatfallsmontana.org.    

Pretend you're Lewis and Clark (but with modern amenities and the ability to stop the journey whenever you'd like)!  There's a new app that allows you to go on your own mission and join the Corps of Discovery's journey through Great Falls.  Shannon, along with a special guest host, talks with Carol Bronson and Duane Buchi about Agents of Discovery!  The Agents of Discovery app is available now on...

Happy New Year from Great Falls!  Even though Rebecca and Shannon have lived in and loved Great Falls for a long time, there are still some things they haven't done with the Electric City.  On this episode, they break down their Top 5 lists of things to experience in 2025! visitgreatfallsmontana.org    

Trying to keep the family entertained?  We've got a great list of fun options to explore this holiday season and beyond!  Need itinerary filler during your trip?  Check.  Need to get visiting family out and about for a bit?  Check. Rebecca and Shannon chat about their favorites.  Things to do: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/things-to-do/    

Santa!  We know him! Rebecca and Shannon chatted with the delightful and hilarious Foss brothers about donating this year's city Christmas tree.  Bruce and Steve share what led their family to donate the tree and about holiday season traditions, including helping out Old Saint Nick!    Plan your trip to Great Falls: visitgreatfallsmontana.org    

Every January, Great Falls plays host to the PRCA Circuit Finals (we're kind of a big deal)!  Rebecca and Shannon talk about this high-action annual event that heats up in January! Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals: January 9-11, 2025 Learn more: https://www.prorodeomontana.com Book your stay in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-category/lodging-hotel/

Great Falls is a great place to be during the holiday season! Rebecca and Shannon are breaking down all fun holiday happenings this December!   Christmas Stroll on December 6th in Downtown Great Falls Trim the Tree at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park on December 6th T he Arts of Christmas at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art on December 6th & 7th Christmas Solstice Art & Craft Show at the Hol...

Great Falls is home to Montana's largest dry goods store! On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon have a conversation with the owner and creator of Dragonfly Dry Goods. Dragonfly Dry Goods is located at 504 Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls.  Dragonfly Dry Goods: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/dragonfly-dry-goods/    

We're following in Opera's footsteps and realizing our favorites list!  Rebecca and Shannon pick their top 5 Great Falls' experiences.   We want to hear from you!  Send us your top 5 list!  DM us on Facebook or Instagram, email Shannon at shannon@visitgreatfalls.org , give Carol a call at 406-761-4436, or mail your list to us at: 15 Overlook Drive Great Falls, MT 59405   More about Great Falls: ww...

This is a special Veterans Day edition of We're No Dam Experts.  Rebecca and Shannon talk with Donna Winters (volunteer) and Renee Phillips of Highland Cemetery about a fascinating effort to identify unmarked graves at the historic cemetery.  Learn about Donna's investigative work at the cemetery. Highland Cemetery: https://highlandcemetery.org  

From coffee to cocktails, Rebecca and Shannon are breaking down the Top 10 Drinks to Drink in Great Falls, plus a few other honorable mentions!  Cheers to these tasty and unique creations!  Drinks in Great Falls: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-category/drink/  

We're No Dam Experts: True Crime Edition.  Get ready for some spooky tales on this episode!  Megan Sanford with The History Museum has compiled a decade of research to create the "Grim Tales of Great Falls," including everything from a ransom note to a box of bones.  Take a self-guided tour of the locations where these stories happened!  Goodbye Goldie: Rosebud Alley, 217 1/2 1st Alley South Walte...

Great Falls is the final stop for a uniquely vibrant exhibit. Willem Volkersz: The View From Here will be displayed at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art through January 25th, 2025.  On this episode, Rebecca and Shannon chat with The Square's Sarah Justice and Nicole Evans about the neon and paint-by-number-style installation.  An artist talk and reception will be held at Paris Gibson Square on Fri...

Our Maker's Series continues with a look at a longstanding art form that reflects the American West - saddle making!  Rebecca and Shannon chat with Grizzly Saddlery owner Jeff Gollehon about saddle-making school, his love for leather, and the artistry of his work.  Grizzly Saddlery: https://www.grizzlysaddlery.com/aboutus.html

Where can you grab a drink while also checking out historic exhibits?  The Cowboy's Bar and Museum!  On this episode, Rebecca and Shanon talk with Larry Gebhart and Cory Embleton about the longstanding watering hole that preserves the Western way of life.  https://cowboysbarmca.com  

Rebecca and Shannon are catching up after not seeing each other for a while, and you all get to listen! But more helpfully, they chat about events this fall that are great for everyone, especially the wandering traveler.   Events: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/findevents/ Only in October in Great Falls Blog: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/only-in-october-in-great-falls/ Sign up to receive...

Calling all leaf peepers and fall foliage lovers!  Rebecca and Shannon share scenic drives around Great Falls (hint: they are great anytime of year, not just fall). Learn about five different day trip route options and what you'll see along the way.  Scenic Drives: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/scenic-drives/  

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: htt...

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: prairiemtriver@gmail.co...

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...