Montana Road Trippin'

Montana Road Trippin’ There are so many places in Montana to view fireworks on the Fourth of July!  Join us as we discover these eclectic towns across our beautiful state! It's Montana Road Trippin' with Dia & Jewels!  

Dia & Jewels head to Montana State University to see an event of a lifetime. It's the MSU Pow Wow started in 1974 by Rob Buckles! The Native American dancers and drummers bring color, beauty, sound and life to this amazing event! Let's Go Road Trippin'! www.montanaroadtripping.com  

We’re back, after a four month hiatus! In Montana – Crimes of Fashion, Dia & Jewels hop back in the saddle to talk about the harrowing break from the show and what’s incoming for our 2016 season. Join us as we restart our love of road trippin’ in Montana! PS: Fashion Crimes included + Montana Barbie (you’ll have to look it up yourself)! Let’s Go Road Trippin’! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Yellowstone National Park is one of Montana’s main tourist attractions, even though Wyoming claims most of the park.  Montana has 3 entrances and Wyoming has 2.  So, really, you can see why most Montanan’s consider Yellowstone National Park apart of their own recreational back yard. There’s a lot to see and do.  So, sit back, and enjoy the ride.  We’ll take you on a quick tour.  Hopefully you’ll be able to enjoy your own trip for days! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Miles City, Montana is a place that keeps the dream alive of the romantic wild west!  It’s home of the Range Riders Museum, the annual Bucking Horse Sale, The Miles City Roundup and Calamity Jane (aka: Mrs. M. Burke)! Bunny Miller, the Curator of the Range Riders Museum joins us in conversation about this fascinating town, it’s heritage and it’s people. Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Missoula is a special place.  It's home of the Griz, University of Montana's rival team to the Bobcats of Montana State University in Bozeman!  But, we digress... In this episode, we focus on a fantastic trip you can take by road or bike trail from Missoula to Hamilton!  There’s a lot to see and do along the way! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com  

On a windy afternoon, we decided to take a jaunt to one of the windiest cities in Montana!  We took the Jackson Creek Exit from Bozeman to travel on the Frontage Road to Livingston.  We started near Sacajawea Park and Miles Park near the Yellowstone River.  Mixed with some history, along with our own walking and driving tour, you’ll discover Livingston with a new lens.  Make sure to talk with the locals!   Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Montana Road Trippin's Video Episode 002 reveals a little too much in our "Packing" feature.  Prepare by packing all the necessities! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

It’s all about getting through one of Montana’s most beautiful parks by bus!  Today we explore Glacier National Park with one of it’s oldest modes of transportation, the Red Bus!  Dave Eglsayer, Director of Transportation with Xanterra of Glacier National Park Lodges joins us in conversation about the Jammers and Red Buses! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Canyon Ferry Lake is just outside of Helena, Montana!  Join us as we uncover some history and share some things you can see and do around this popular recreational area!  Let's Go Road Trippin'!Dia & Jewelswww.montanaroadtripping.com

Interestingly enough, Boulder, Montana is not just a place for locals.  It’s been a draw for people across Montana and around the world.  There are 3 main reasons why Boulder has been a destination that has drawn tourists, Montanans, and people from across the oceans; the radon mines, the hot springs, and the state schools for the deaf, blind and developmentally impaired.  You might say that Boulder was made for an ulterior reason:  to bring rest, health and life to the weak, weary, and diseased.  Originally, it was a trade center for mining, agriculture, and more. In this Episode, you’ll learn some history, you’ll learn about one of our favorite ghost towns, and you’ll learn why this area makes such a great road trip! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels

We pack a few topics in this show as we share about our most recent trip to Helena, Montana!  There’s so much to tell.  We’ll just dive into this episode covering our action-packed weekend. The Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Montana for 2015 began with a tour we took of the Montana Historical Society!  Then we traveled by bus for the Helena haunts.  And finally, we discussed our time at the conference and our trip home. Let"s Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

There's so much in this small community!  From good eats, to rodeo, history, ghost towns, culture, the college, and beauty: Dillon's the epicenter in Beaverhead County! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

It's a small town with lots of history in the midst of beauty in Madison County!  Travel with us as we discover the Twin Bridges area just below Whitehall, Montana.  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

We head to the Northeastern part of the state (Missouri River Country) to find a Montana treasure that you’ll not want to miss in the summertime!  Pat Etchart, President of the Board of the Fort Peck Arts Council joins us to discuss the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. Let's Go Road Trippin' Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Lewistown is near the center of Montana.  It's an active town in the midst of mountains and rolling hills.  Enjoy the Chokecherry Festival or the Mountain Trappers Association Rondezvous and then take a drive to view the Utica Hay Festival (also known as the Mountain Bale Trail)! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels

Kalispell is nestled in Glacier Country next to pristine lakes and majestic mountains.  Diane Medler with Discover Kalispell (Kalispell Convention of Visitor's Center) joins us in conversation to reveal things to see and do in the Kalispell area! Let's Go Road Trippin' Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

This beautiful mountain scenic drive takes you through the Gallatin Canyon alongside the Gallatin River to West Yellowstone! There's so much to see and do! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Swingly Road takes you through breathtaking views between Livingston and the Boulder Valley.  Travel near the base of the mountains where you'll see the Absorakee Range, the Crazy Mountains and the Boulder River.  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com  

Trail Creek Road takes you on a beautiful drive Southeast of Bozeman, Montana!  Join us in the first show of our second season as we take you through gorgeous scenery, alpine meadows, majestic mountains, and peaceful valleys.  Our trip crosses an old stagecoach trail as we enter Paradise Valley, not far from the northern entrance of Yellowstone Park!  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

It's our 2014 year end episode!  We thought it would be fun to review our first season by highlighting something from each show this last year! Happy New Year!   Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels  www.montanaroadtripping.com

This week we hit the streets in downtown Bozeman!  We went from the Bozeman Hotel to the Baxter Hotel on Main Street and circled back.  You'll not want to miss this episode as we talk with locals and people from out-of-state about Montana! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com  

We continue our journey with Deb Mitchell, Sergeant at Arms, Rhonda Fenner, and Lt. Governor - Angela McLean at the State Capitol in Helena, Montana! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

We took a road trip to Helena to visit Montana's beautiful Capitol, also known as The People's House!  Deb Mitchell of the Montana Historical Society guided us.  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Montana is a recreational playground for the young and the old.  Bill Cochran of the Bozeman Area Bicycle Board joins us to talk about biking in Montana!  We cover safety, laws, seasonal biking and serious peddling!  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

In this episode: we point to an area on the map, talk about the location, and call pay phones in Montana!  There's a big surprise in store as June answers the phone at the Jersey Lilly in Ingomar, Montana! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Kay Ruh and Bill Bartlett share their incredible story of canoeing across Montana on the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers.  Join us in conversation on Montana Road Tripping as we discover this beautiful state by water!  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

The Bears!  Montana has a diversity of wild animals. Some strike fear in the heart of man.  Join us in conversation with Andrea Jones, Information and Education Manager of Montana's Fish, Wildlife and Parks to discuss the bears!   Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels 

There's more than one underground in Montana!  We visit with Christy to discuss Havre's history and take you on a special underground tour! Let's Go Road Trippin' Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

There are hundreds of ghost towns across Montana!  We travel to some that might be of interest.  Join us for an episode packed with history and place!  Let's Go Road Trippin'!  Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com    

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 www.montanaroadtripping.com

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 www.montanaroadtripping.com

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 www.montanaroadtripping.com  

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! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

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 www.montanaroadtripping.com

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 www.montanaroadtripping.com

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  

In Episode 10, we travel along the Pioneer Scenic Byway between Butte and Dillon, Montana.  Catch breathless views, Crystal Park, Elkhorn Hotsprings, and more on Montana Road Trippin'. Let's Go Road Trippin! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com        

Three informative guests join Dia and Jewels on Episode 009 to discuss the travels of Lewis and Clark in the Great Falls area and to talk about Giant Springs. Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

John Todd of the Montana Wilderness Association joins us in coversation about great hikes all across Montana. Montana Wilderness Association Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

The Headwaters State Park near Three Forks is a beautiful area where the Gallatin, Jefferson and Madison Rivers join to create the Missouri River!  Dave Andrus, Park Manager joins us to talk about the history of the park area.  The Buffalo Jump is a detour near Three Forks.  Join us in discussion on Montana Road Trippin'! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

Tina Buckingham tells her story of how she got started in the movie industry in Montana.  She's one of Montana's passionate film crew and long standing casting director and location scout.  Join us as we discuss the logistics of movies made in Montana! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

We visit Kelly Wombacher of the Great Falls Voyagers, minor league team for the major league baseball team, the White Sox!  Join us as we learn about baseball in Montana! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

We take a beautiful scenic drive just outside of Bozeman, Four Corners and Gallatin Gateway! Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

montanaroadtripping.com Dia and Jewels share some fun places to eat and head to Mountain Arts Pottery for more than a meal!  90 miles from Yellowstone Park, Mountain Arts Pottery is a treat off of the main highway to the West Entrance to the Park.  Hear our rags to riches story interview with Dave and Jennie Lockie!  Let's Go Road Trippin'!  

In this episode, we share details on Montana Road Trip preparation! "Don't leave home without it"! Let's go Road Trippin'!  Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com

An introduction to Montana Road Trippin'.  We discuss places we've enjoyed visiting in the past and places we'll see in the future!  Let's Go Road Trippin'! Dia & Jewels www.montanaroadtripping.com